There’s something so lovely about that first visit to the Farmer’s Market on a warm spring day. The breeze is blowing, the stands are colorful, and best of all, you know all of your favorite produce picks are perfectly ripe. It’s good for the earth – and good for your taste buds – to shop in-season vegetables. Here are our favorite spice blends that take springtime produce to the next level.

Salad Days

The most obvious way to enjoy fresh veggies is in a salad! Kale and spinach are all peak-season in May, so mix with apple slices, your favorite dressing, a bit of lemon, and of course, our Salad Spectacular spice blend!

Savor the Season

Artichokes, collard greens, and mushrooms all have an umami-like quality that pairs well with richly flavored spices. Try them in a stew with plenty of  Roasted Garlic & Red Bell Pepper spice blend.

Delicious Dips

Fresh and light yogurt dips are perfect springtime snacks. To whip one up, just add a dash of Dill Delish to your favorite plain yogurt, then enjoy with peeled carrots or radish slices.

Peas in a Pod

Quick! While peas and carrots are perfectly ripe, it’s time to whip out your French cookbook! Vegetables – and a whole lotta butter – are the basis for many iconic French dishes, and our Herbes De Provence spice blend fits right in.

Bonus Points for Peaches

We know this article is about vegetables, but we’ve gotta shout out fruit in the springtime! Though it may sound more like a wintertime treat, our Ginger Bread dessert spice blend will add a rich, molasses-like flavor to any fruit-based pie, pastry, or pancake topping. 

Enjoying the perfect combination that is spring veggies + Dangold this month? We’d love to see what you make! Find us on social media @dangoldspices and tag us in your #Foodie pics!