Five recipes that celebrate spring, including an easy dessert

Our five most popular spring recipesPosted Mon 7 Sep 2026 at 2:59pmMon 7 Sep 2026 at 2:59pmThis bowl of lemon and chickpea ravioli with baby spinach leaves is topped with grated Parmesan cheese and Mascarpone. (ABC News: Hetty Lui McKinnon)If you're looking for some food inspo as we exit the season of curries and stews, we've compiled five of our most popular spring recipes, including a satisfying dessert. Easy lemon ravioli with baby spinach and cheeseAn easy weeknight meal from Hetty Lui McKinnon. (ABC News: Hetty Lui McKinnon)Inspired by the simple dish spaghetti al limone, this weeknight-friendly pasta gives ravioli the bold citrus treatment. The recipe relies upon two pantry stalwarts — zesty lemon and salty Parmesan — to bring big, punchy flavours. You'll spend just 10 minutes prep time, and 15 minutes to cook.Crispy pita bread with warm chickpeas and yoghurt sauceThis fattet hummus is an easy vegetarian meal. (ABC News: Lina Jebeile)Ready in just 30 minutes, this fattet hummus comprises of torn crispy pita bread, warm chickpeas and a flavourful garlicky tahini yoghurt sauce. It is traditionally enjoyed for breakfast or brunch, but can also serve as a satisfying vegetarian main course. Simple oven-baked lamb kebabs with olive potatoesAn easy Greek-inspired dinner that mostly bakes in the oven. (ABC News: Samantha Parish)This baked lamb kebab with olive brine potatoes is a flavour-packed, Greek-inspired dinner that brings the best parts of a takeaway souva into your own kitchen. The potatoes are salty, fluffy-on-the-inside, crispy-on-the-outside, while the lamb is fuss-free and flavourful.One-pot chicken and tomato riceServe one pot chicken and tomato rice with yoghurt, pickles and salad for a delicious midweek meal. (ABC News: Lina Jebeile)This aromatic chicken and rice dish has the perfect blend of spices with hints of cumin, paprika and cinnamon, combined with a risk taste of tomato. Even better, it's a one-pot meal, which makes cleaning up a breeze.Easy vanilla cake with buttercream icingA simple vanilla cake topped with cream and strawberries. (Supplied: Adobe Stock)This recipe makes a single-layer cake with buttercream icing. You could also serve it with cream and fruit, or simply with icing sugar.