WHITE BEAN AND GRILLED ASPARAGUS CROSTINI

Photographs by John Burgess Santa Rosa Press Democrat

THE TASTE OF SPRING AND BEGINNING OF SUMMER

 I’m always reminded of that quote from Robin Williams when spring comes:

“Spring is nature’s way of saying, ‘Let’s party.” Everything seems to come alive overnight.  There are so many delicious ingredients that are only available basically in Spring:  Asparagus, spring peas, wild mushrooms, fava beans, citrus, spring lamb and rhubarb come to mind. Here are some spring recipes to celebrate this magical time of renewal.

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