Sassy Silver Sisters

As March struts in like it owns the place, the days stretch a little longer, and spring starts showing off its true colors. With farmers' markets overflowing with fresh goodies, it’s the perfect excuse to ditch the dinner rut and whip up something exciting. This month’s VIPs in the produce aisle? Asparagus, spinach, leeks, and citrus—basically, Mother Nature’s way of telling you to eat your greens (and oranges). Pair them with some salmon or chicken, and boom—your weeknight dinners just got a serious upgrade. Here are some easy and flavorful weeknight dinner ideas using seasonal ingredients that will keep your meals fresh and exciting! Lemon Garlic Salmon with Roasted Asparagus Why it works: Salmon is light yet filling, and asparagus is at its peak in March. A simple lemon-garlic butter sauce brings everything together effortlessly. Serve with rice or quinoa for a complete meal. RECIPE ⮟ Lemon Garlic Salmon with Roasted Asparagus by Sassy Silver Sisters Creamy Leek and Sp...

***UPDATED 4/27/24*** Asparagus is now in season in Virginia. I happen to like asparagus, how about you? My preference is to grill it on our gas grill with some olive oil and salt/pepper. Oh so good! Here are some fun facts about asparagus.  Asparagus has been cultivated for 2,500 years and for almost 150 years in the United States. It takes three years from seed to harvest. California is among the top 3 states in asparagus production. Other states that produce bunches of asparagus include Washington and Michigan, while others produce very small quantities. Sea salt was the asparagus farmer’s original herbicide. White asparagus and green asparagus come from the same plant. Green asparagus gets its color from sunlight. When the plant breaks through the ground, the sun hits it, turning it green. For white asparagus, sunlight is prevented from touching the plant by piling dirt on top of the stalks so the asparagus matures underground. Once the tip breaks through the surface, the stalk...