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Strolling through a farmers market and filling your basket with fresh, seasonal produce is a wonderful weekend activity. Especially in spring and summer when vegetables are at their peak freshness. You’ll find tables bursting with ingredients like asparagus, spinach, peas, mushrooms, leeks, broccoli, and more. From fresh vegetable side dish recipes to fresh salad recipes and main dishes, we’ve gathered an assortment of recipes using farmers market vegetables, all perfect for whipping up a fresh and flavorful meal.

If you want to head to warmer weather, but don’t have time to get away, head to your kitchen and bake one of these pineapple cake recipes. Featuring everything from classic pineapple poke cake and pineapple pound cake to tropical favorites like hummingbird cake and pina colada cake, these cakes are bursting with tropical flavor. A bonus, most of these pineapple dessert recipes use canned pineapple, which means they’re simple to prepare any time of the year.

Tender, fresh asparagus is versatile and can be used in everything from simple side dishes and salads to hearty main meals. So, when asparagus season arrives, it’s the perfect excuse to pick up a bunch at the grocery store. We’ve rounded up an assortment of flavorful and fresh asparagus recipes that showcase ways you can use this spring vegetable. From sandwiches to salads, simple side dishes (including cheesy roasted asparagus) to hearty main meals, these recipes are a delicious way to enjoy fresh asparagus.