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    18 Delicious Ways To Un-Cute Your Easter

    Move over peeps, candy eggs and bunny cupcakes. Here come the real fresh flavors of spring.

    Nora Rusev
    by Nora Rusev

    Community Contributor

    1. Beluga Lentil Salad with Kale and Pomegranate

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    No, lentils are not a winter-exclusive ingredient. Recipe here.

    2. Herb Gnocchi with Mid-Season Greens

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    Because YES! Recipe here.

    3. Asparagus and Goat Cheese Crostini

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    Goat cheese, asparagus and bread, also known as the trinity of bliss. Recipe here.

    4. Roasted Asparagus with Pistachio Mint Pesto

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    Oh, asparagus. Recipe here.

    5. Tea Smoked Duck with Blood Orange Sauce

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    Blood oranges are the new rhubarb. Recipe here.

    6. Chimichurri Sauce

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    Two words: Fresh herbs. That's spring right there. Recipe here.

    7. Asparagus, Egg and Bacon Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette

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    Euphoric asparagus. Recipe here.

    8. Smoked Drumsticks with Sriracha and Honey Lime Sauce

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    There's more to lime than pie. Recipe here.

    9. Thai Chopped Salad

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    What is fresher than an Asian flavored salad? Recipe here.

    10.

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    Yes to this. a million times. Recipe here.

    11. Violet and Lemon Eclairs

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    Almost too pretty to eat. Almost. Recipe here.

    12. Lemon Meringue Pie Ice Cream Sandwiches

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    Fresh is the name of the game. Recipe here.

    13. Matcha Green Tea & Meyer Lemon Mochi Cake

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    Sweet, tart and... Green. Recipe here.

    14. Crispy Coconut Waffles with Mango

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    Because there is once again light when we get up in the morning. Recipe here.

    15. Pomegranate Citrus Meringue Cake

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    It was made to be. Recipe here.

    16. Strawberry Cupcakes with Champagne Frosting

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    Because it's not spring unless there are strawberries and champagne. Recipe here.

    17. Flourless Meyer Lemon Almond Loaf Cake

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    Because real lemons just sound so much less fancy. Recipe here.

    18. Roasted Strawberry-Miso Ice Cream

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    UMAMI! Recipe here.