What to cook in May

This May brings a warmer and sunnier weather and brings as well some big changes, as we moved into our new apartment and we are finishing some renovations. Despite the challenge of a kitchen not yet fully finished, I decided to share my usual seasonal collection of recipes. May brings a lot of fresh produce and asparagus, strawberries and peas are filling the farmers market! Whether you are looking for easy weeknight dinners or refreshing salads for the warmer days, here you can find Italian easy recipes that use seasonal produce. Cooking seasonally is a sustainable way to eat healthy and support the local economy!

Here is a list of recipes to cook in May: lots of seasonal recipes to give you new ideas for great seasonal dishes, and bring Italian flair to your table. Have a great month!

WHY YOU WILL LOVE THIS POST

– What to cook in May is a list of fresh ingredients that are in season. Adding delicious vegetables to your diet is an easy way to get important nutrients!

– Most of the recipe are made with simple ingredients and you can satisfy vegetarian,meat lovers and as well seafood lovers!

– There are easy dinners, side dish and delicious recipes that are perfect for your meal plan and for the whole family.

ASPARAGUS

Asparagus are in season and are great alone, tossed with pastas or in fresh salads. While I have quite a few asparagus recipes, for May I recommend you to make a spring Asparagus Pasta with Ricotta Pea pesto or a filling and delicious Pesto Salad with Shrimp Asparagus and Farro.

CARROTS

So underrated, this vegetable is so versatile and definitely you can be sustainable and use also carrot tops.

A delicious way to taste is with this this elegant roasted carrots with their carrot tops pesto. You will make this recipe again and again!

GREENS & ONIONS

One of my favorite think is mixing fresh greens with onions: shallots, scallions, ramps you name it! This combo makes it such a spring in a bite. Go for these simple good salad such as spring salad recipe or this Vegan Arugula Pesto Pasta.

LEMON

Lemons are still here to bring a tangy to all your dishes! Ditch the store bought salad dressing and make your own lemon garlic vinaigrette: lemon, EVOO and garlic are the simplest ingredient for an incredibly tasty and light dressing. Add lemon to your recipes such as in this Traditional Italian veal piccata!

PEAS

EIther in pasta or in a risotto there is not limit to the use of peas. Make this classic Italian Risi & Bisi, translated as Rice and Peas, it is a traditional risotto recipe from the Veneto region. You never go wrong with a Ricotta Asparagus Peas Pasta.

RHUBARB

Childhood memories are linked to Rhubarb. My grandfather used to make an incredible strawberry rhubarb jam and I was his little helper, so summer after summer I learned all his tips. Make your own jam by following this simple recipe which is also lower in sugar.

STRAWBERRY

In sweet or salty preparation, strawberries are May highlight. A Strawberry Tart with Mascarpone cream is the delicious end to a dinner or Sunday lunch. These delectable Strawberry Ricotta bruschetta are just great for your memorial day spread of appetizers.

ZUCCHINI

Either in a pasta or by themselves, zucchine start making their appearance. So let’s dig in! A classic spaghetti squash tuna pasta is the perfect recipe for al fresco lunch and these zucchini Parmesan fritters will be gone in minutes!

As usual please find here the list of groceries that will help plan what to cook in May! I hope you find this useful and I will be very grateful for any comments you might leave below!