Just so you’ll know, I’m a total geek. I admit it. So…I’m celebrating spring with a new tech toy. My Apple Watch arrived on Friday and not a minute too soon. For those of you who don’t know, my days are spent at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as a Systems Architect. My passion for technology runs a close second to my passion for food.
I’m not only a gadget freak, but I’m an early adopter. Whenever Apple releases the latest and greatest product, I have to buy it and I’ve got have it on the first day that it’s available. So, being the geek that I am, I set my alarm for 3 a.m. on pre-order day. (The watch went on sale at 12:01 a.m. west coast time which was 3 a.m. on the east coast.) I completed my order in minutes after they went on sale, and I got confirmation that it would arrive on day one. Mission accomplished!
Not only am I celebrating spring with a new toy, but I’m celebrating it by sharing some of my favorite spring recipes for today’s post.
This Fennel and Apple Salad with Shallot Vinaigrette will impress your dinner guests as an appetizer to most any entree. The bowls require a little effort but they’re well worth the extra time.
Make this Chicken Salad with Grapes, Cherries, and Hazelnuts for a quick and easy lunch.
Spring Risotto with Lemon Garlic Shrimp with asparagus and peas makes an elegant dinner for guests or a weeknight dinner for the family.
This beautiful Strawberry and Lemon Curd Tart with Almond Coconut Crust screams spring with fresh berries and a creamy, tart filling.
For a little surf and turf, this Corn and Crab Salad with Pesto Vinaigrette is the perfect accompaniment to a grilled steak.
Serve this Margarita Ice Cream Pie for your Cinco de Mayo celebration.
What are your favorite spring recipes? Leave a comment and tell me what you’d like to see this spring on Southern Boy Dishes.
- Roasted Cauliflower and Fennel Soup - November 8, 2015
- Smoky and Sweet Turkey Chili{+ a Cookbook Giveaway} - October 27, 2015
- Black-Eyed Pea and Collard Stew with Turkey Sausage - October 16, 2015
Holy crap, Bill, this is an AMAZING roundup of recipes — they all look so delicious, I don’t know where to start! (And I didn’t realize you were a fellow IT geek!!)
Thanks so much, J! Yes, I’m definitely a geek. Didn’t know you were either! 🙂
I was looking into the Apple watch..but I think I will wait a little bit. I am not so sure if I want to be able to do everything on my arm. Please update everyone about your experiences, I am curious!
Now everything in this collection looks so good!!
Thanks, Cathleen! I appreciate you dropping by.
Yeah, but can you write a blog post on your wrist? GREG
No, but I can dictate one! 🙂
These are some great spring dishes…Love teh colors of spring.
Congratulations on your new Apple watch 🙂
Velva
Thanks, Velva! Great to see your comment!