What`s in season for spring? Check out our quick guide on the freshest produce as well as their culinary applications 👇

1️⃣ Asparagus | This versatile plant can be steamed, roasted, grilled, sautéed, or whatever you can imagine!

2️⃣ Kiwi | Best eaten raw or puréed into dessert sauces, cocktails, or mocktails.

3️⃣ Lettuce | Although commonly eaten raw, consider braising, sautéing, or even grilling your leafy greens to take your salads to the next level.

4️⃣ Peas | Simple boiled peas can do no wrong, but up the ante by adding them to sauces, hummus, or even pesto!

5️⃣ Radishes | Although deliciously pungent when raw, these early root vegetables are mouthwateringly mellow when sautéed or roasted.

6️⃣ Strawberries | Well-known for sweet applications, consider unique cooking methods like pickling or roasting to bring out a unique flavor profile.

7️⃣ Mushrooms | Although varietals have differing applications, we especially love mushrooms when they are sautéed or roasted to bring out that umami flavor. For something more out-of-the-box, consider using mushrooms as a bacon-alternative.

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Boost flavor and nutrition with these 10 ways to incorporate more plants in your kitchen!

🍅 Think seasonal. Produce offers the most flavor and nutrients when grown close by and harvested at their prime.
🥫 Preserve the season. Consider canned or frozen vegetables and fruits during their off season. (Maybe even try canning yourself!)
🌈 Eat the rainbow. Eat a variety of fruits and vegetables to stave off boredom and boost nutrients.
♨️ Roast to bring out sweetness.
🍲 Soup`s on! Most nutrients aren`t lost in water through boiling.
🍳 Think beyond steamed vegetables. Try a new culinary technique to keep things interesting: grill, sauté, or even smoke!
🥑 Add a little fat. Fats enhance flavor and help with nutrient absorption. A little goes a long way — about 1 teaspoon oil per 1 cup vegetables will do the trick.
🌿 Flavor with herbs and spices. Keep your kitchen stocked with a variety of spices and herbs. Some even offer phytonutrients!
🍔 Blend `em in. Slyly add vegetables to your main dish like spinach in lasagna or mushrooms in your burger.
🍋 Brighten with citrus. A squeeze or slices of citrus can amp up the flavor of your dish.

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Enjoying some delicious strawberry and caramel cupcakes at Gordon Commons! Comment what types of sweet treats you would like to see next at the Deece! 🧁

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Move over meat! Our recipe for parmesan honey-roasted cauliflower steaks is hearty enough to steal the center-of-plate.

Makes 4 servings

INGREDIENTS
2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, shredded
3-1/4 tablespoons honey
2 fresh garlic cloves, minced
1-1/4 teaspoons dried basil
1/8 teaspoon of salt
2-1/2 teaspoons canola or olive oil
1 large head of cauliflower

DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

In a small mixing bowl, combine Parmesan cheese, honey, minced garlic, dried basil, salt, and oil. Set aside.

Wash, dry, and remove the leaves from the head of cauliflower. Cut cauliflower in half, slicing through the center of the whole head. Take each half and slice again to create a 1-inch steak. Reserve any florets from each side for another use. Lay each piece flat on parchment-lined baking sheet, cut side down.

Lightly brush both sides of the cauliflower steaks with the parmesan honey mixture. Roast the cauliflower in the oven until it becomes golden brown and slightly crispy, about 30-40 minutes, flipping once to cook both sides of the cauliflower steak evenly.

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