About Food & Drink: How to Cook and Eat Spring Produce

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Food & Drink There's nothing like adding some fresh color to your plate for the new season. In this week's newsletter, we'll show you how to cook spring's ripest produce. Then we handpicked the best recipes to show them off. 8 Ways to Cook Asparagus Chefs don't have to look at a calendar to know it's springtime. Tender, bright green asparagus stalks tell them the weather is getting warmer, and the trees are budding. Asparagus With Champagne and Creole Mustard Vinaigrette Cold Asparagus Soup See More About:  asparagus  spring vegetables  cooking tips Everything You Need to Know About Strawberries Finally, the prices have come down on everyone's favorite berry. Brighter and juicier, strawberries are in their prime during spring. Look for dry, firm, shiny, plump berries that still have green caps attached. Strawberry Brie Bruschetta Strawberry Cheesecake Brownie Bars See More About:  strawberries  berries  spring fruits How to Trim a Spring Artichoke While there is a second crop in the fall, the spring harvest of artichokes yields the largest thistles. Look for artichokes with tight, compact leaves and fresh-cut stem ends. Braised Artichokes with Lemon and Garlic Creamy Artichoke Dip See More About:  artichokes  baby artichokes  cooking tips Time to Meet Your Beets The rich pinkish-purple color of fresh beets is just as beautiful as the blooming flowers that line the street outside our office. But beets don't have to be thrown onto a bed of greens. Try these new takes on how to use this power veggie in your lunch. Beet and Yogurt Salad Chilled Beet Soup See More About:  beets  root vegetables  cooking tips Food & Drink Ads Food Recipe Food & Drink Cooking Recipe Recipes Food Spring Flowers Featured Articles 10 Pasta Recipes for Spring Low-Fat Recipes for Spring 10 Fresh Spring Vegetables Gorgeous Spring Menu for Two 12 Greek Recipes for Spring Easy Spring Soups   More from About.com Financial Emergencies An unexpected change in your financial situation can be incredibly stressful. Here's how to cope. More> Retirement Planning Learn the top five things you need to do in order to start building a retirement nest egg. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Food & Drink newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Fun Mother's Day Gift Ideas Classical Bamboo Gongfu Tea Set Lucky Bamboo in Glass Vase Chopstick Lamp Advertisement