Home cooks' creative brilliance is blossoming this season! Winning recipes with rosy rhubarb, crunchy carrots and juicy strawberries make mealtime extra lush.
Presenting the Winners from Our Spring Fresh Flavors Contest
Updated on Jan. 03, 2024
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Grand Prize: Rhubarb Bruschetta
Total Time
30 min
Servings
1-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Fresh rhubarb jam is spooned over cheese-topped bruschetta for a delightful spring appetizer. Spread the goat cheese on toasted bread slices as soon as they are removed from the broiler. —Margee Berry, White Salmon, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
1 appetizer: 62 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 60mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
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2nd Place: Strawberry and Peach Lime Custard Bars
Total Time
40 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
After I baked, my dad would always find his way to the kitchen and ask if he could try what I made. I enjoyed asking him to taste test different creations, like these bars. He was always ready with a compliment. Other fruits can be arranged over the custard, depending on what’s in season. —Carlin Tou, Chandler, Arizona
Nutrition Facts:
1 bar: 226 calories, 11g fat (6g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 123mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
4/12
3rd Place: Herb Garden Grilled Chicken
Total Time
1 hour 35 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
One of my favorite things about spring is picking fresh herbs from my garden. It makes for an easy peasy, flavorful chicken dinner. You can substitute any variety of herbs in this recipe, or roast it in the oven instead of grilling. —Jenn Tidwell, Fair Oaks, California
Nutrition Facts:
5 ounces cooked chicken: 364 calories, 24g fat (6g saturated fat), 104mg cholesterol, 681mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 33g protein.
5/12
Most Innovative: Raspberry Matcha Cake Roll
Total Time
35 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This tender cake roll with whipped cream has a very light texture and is perfect for spring. The raspberries give the whipped cream filling a pretty pale pink color. Strawberries could also be used instead of raspberries. —Kaori Shinohara, Paramus, New Jersey
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 194 calories, 11g fat (6g saturated fat), 93mg cholesterol, 36mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein.
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Runner-Up: Asparagus Galette with Goat Cheese
Total Time
2 hours
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This asparagus galette could be an appetizer or a side dish, or you could top it with an egg and serve it as an entree. While I prefer to make my own whole wheat crust to add a nutty flavor, you could use a refrigerated crust instead. —Kellyn Kemmerer, Baltimore, Maryland
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 308 calories, 22g fat (12g saturated fat), 78mg cholesterol, 797mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 7g protein.
7/12
Runner-Up: Chipotle Carrot Soup
Total Time
55 min
Servings
10 servings (2-1/2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
This vegetarian soup packs big flavor and I love that it is made in just one pot. The cilantro and cotija cheese balance the heat from the chipotles in adobo, but if you prefer mild seasoning, use less adobo sauce. —Rebecca Jennex, Warren, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 88 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 967mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 2g protein.
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Runner-Up: Lavender Poppy Seed Muffins
Total Time
35 min
Servings
1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These muffins are so easy to put together. The lavender flavor really works well with lemon. If you’ve never baked with lavender, start with just 1 or 2 teaspoons for a more subtle flavor. —Elisabeth Larsen, Pleasant Grove, Utah
Nutrition Facts:
1 muffin: 203 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 293mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
10/12
Pineapple Coleslaw
Total Time
15 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When I was a child, my mother often served this salad with multicolored marshmallows sprinkled on top, much to my delight. The marshmallows added a touch of sweetness that really complemented this salad’s tangy flavor. —Betty Follas, Morgan Hill, California
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 170 calories, 15g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 114mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.
11/12
Runner-Up: Rhubarb Rosemary Flatbread
Total Time
50 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I love the simple ingredients of this recipe and the exceptional combination of flavors! The kitchen smells awesome whenever I bake these flatbreads. Using rhubarb in a savory bread is new to many people, but it never fails to delight impress! —Maryalice Wood, Langley, British Columbia
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 flatbread: 251 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 372mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein.
12/12
Runner-Up: Strawberry Riesling Wine Spritzer
Total Time
40 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Nothing says spring like strawberries and wine spritzers. The tarragon and black pepper in this refreshing cocktail complement the strawberry flavor and really make it taste special! The syrup is also delicious in lemonade, iced tea, club soda, and gin and tonics. —Zoe Ann McKinnon, St. Louis, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 228 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 31mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (35g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
