--- title: Spring Fusion Flavours description: We are switching it up this week, stirring in fusion flavours to go with spring Asparagus, strawberries, rhubarb, peas, radishes, garlic scapes & greens. image: https://blog.botanicalkitchen.com/hubfs/Asparagus%20%26%20Black%20Rice%20Noodle%20Bowls-1.jpg --- [![Botanical Kitchen](https://blog.botanicalkitchen.com/hubfs/Botanical-Main-logo.png)](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/) - [RECIPES](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/recipe_category/) - [MEMBERSHIPS](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/about-botanical-kitchen-membership/) - [Chef’s Table](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/patch-to-plate-weekly-menus/) - [Whole Plant Life](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/whole-plant-life/) - [About Memberships](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/about-botanical-kitchen-membership/) - [Free Trial Chefs Table](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/register/patch-to-plate/) - [Free Trial Plant Life](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/register/whole-plant-life/) - [GIft Chef's Table](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/register/gift-patch-to-plate/) - [Gift Whole Plant Life](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/register/gift-whole-plant-life/) - [Membership FAQs](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/membership-faqs/) - PROGRAMS - [ABOUT 14 DAY RESET](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/14-day-reset-program-about/) - [Register Chef Table](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/chefs-table-14-day-food-as-medicine-reset-register/) - [Register Plant Life](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/whole-plant-life-14-day-food-as-medicine-reset-register/) - [Start Reset](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/14-day-reset-program-start/) - [1:1 Private Consultations](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/functional-nutrition-consultation/) - [ABOUT](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/about-company/) - [Botanical Kitchen](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/about-company/) - [Karina Hines](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/about-karina-hines/) - [Kitchen Journal Blog](https://blog.botanicalkitchen.com/) - [Project Portfolio](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/project-portfolio/) - [CLASSES + EVENTS](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/media-events/) - [SHOP](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/shop-supplements-and-herbals/) - [Supplements](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/shop-supplements-and-herbals/) - [Natural Body & Beauty](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/shop-body-and-beauty/) - CONTACT - [Contact us](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/contact/) - [Media Kit](https://info.botanicalkitchen.com/mediakit-0) - [References](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/bibliography/) - [Login](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/login) ![basket of veg photo finish](https://blog.botanicalkitchen.com/hs-fs/hubfs/basket%20of%20veg%20photo%20finish.jpg?width=2000&height=1333&name=basket%20of%20veg%20photo%20finish.jpg "basket of veg photo finish") # BOTANICAL KITCHEN BLOG RECIPES + SHOPPING LIST + PREP LIST - Print ## BOTANICAL KITCHEN BLOG # Spring Fusion Flavours Authored by: Karina Hines ![](https://blog.botanicalkitchen.com/hubfs/Asparagus%20%26%20Black%20Rice%20Noodle%20Bowls-1.jpg) What to cook this week? We are switching it up this week, stirring in fusion flavours to go with the late spring bounty of Asparagus, strawberries, rhubarb, peas, radishes, garlic scapes, and greens.    If you need a little food inspiration with what to eat this week... try these easy healthy seasonal recipes. - Strawberry bircher muesli - you can make a batch in jars ready for easy morning grab & go breakfasts. - For a sweet treat that is low carb, protein-rich and grain-free, coconut macaroons with fresh strawberries. - Asparagus salad can be served with fermented veg, tofu or even miso roasted fish. - Asparagus black rice noodle bowls ~ serve as a soupy noodle broth bowl or a warm salad. - Chilli rhubarb braised short ribs are quick + easy in the instant pot ~ a great dish with deep rich flavours.   Wishing *you vibrant health ~* *Chef Karina Hines.* OUR FOOD AS MEDICINE RECIPES - ## [![Strawberry Bircher Muesli-1](https://blog.botanicalkitchen.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Strawberry%20Bircher%20Muesli-1.jpg?width=1080&height=810&name=Strawberry%20Bircher%20Muesli-1.jpg) Strawberry Bircher Muesli](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/recipes/strawberry-bircher-muesli/) - ## [![Coconut macaroons-1](https://blog.botanicalkitchen.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Coconut%20macaroons-1.jpeg?width=1080&height=810&name=Coconut%20macaroons-1.jpeg) Simple Coconut Macaroons](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/recipes/simple-coconut-macaroons/) - ## [![Kimchi Kale Frittata](https://blog.botanicalkitchen.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Kimchi%20Kale%20Frittata.jpg?width=1080&height=810&name=Kimchi%20Kale%20Frittata.jpg) Kimchi Kale Frittata](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/recipes/kimchi-kale-frittata/) - ## [![Asparagus & Black Rice Noodle Bowls](https://blog.botanicalkitchen.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Asparagus%20%26%20Black%20Rice%20Noodle%20Bowls.jpg?width=810&height=1080&name=Asparagus%20%26%20Black%20Rice%20Noodle%20Bowls.jpg) Asparagus Black Rice Noodle Salad Bowls](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/recipes/asparagus-black-rice-noodle-bowls/) - ## [![Soy Asparagus Salad](https://blog.botanicalkitchen.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Soy%20Asparagus%20Salad.jpg?width=1080&height=810&name=Soy%20Asparagus%20Salad.jpg) Sesame Soy Asparagus Salad](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/recipes/sesame-soy-asparagus-salad/) - ## [![Beef Short Ribs](https://blog.botanicalkitchen.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Beef%20Short%20Ribs.jpg?width=810&height=1080&name=Beef%20Short%20Ribs.jpg) Chilli Rhubarb Braised Beef Short Ribs ~ Instant Pot](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/recipes/chilli-rhubarb-braised-beef-short-ribs-instant-pot/) SHOPPING LIST AT A GLANCE OUR RECIPES USE SIMILAR INGREDIENTS EACH WEEK TO HELP YOU BUILD A WORKING PANTRY ingredient focus: affordable + sensible + seasonal + sustainable Review each Recipe for Serving Ideas | Swaps & Substitutions + Additions.  Choose what you like! Please support your local farms ~ eat real, locally grown + nutrient-dense food. ### Fresh Fruits Vegetables Herbs - Strawberries - Rhubarb -   - Garlic - Onion - Celery - Ginger - Asparagus - Radish - Bok Choy - Red Pepper - Peas | Beans - Kale - Salad Greens - Scallion -   - HERBS - Cilantro - Chives - Parsley ### Nut + Seeds Dried Fruits - Sunflower Seeds - Chia Seeds - Shredded Coconut - Sesame Seeds ### Oil + Vinegar Seasonings + Spices - Olive Oil - Soy Sauce - Rice Vinegar - Sherry Vinegar -   - Salt | Dulse - Gochujang - Star Anise -   - Vanilla ### Pantry Dry Goods - Black Rice Noodles - Broth - Wine | Vermouth -   - Rolled Oats ### Fridge + Freezer - Miso - Kimchi - Eggs - Yoghurt -   - Beef Short Ribs Prepare in Advance Strawberry Bircher Muesli. Coconut Macaroons. Cut up salad ingredients + make sauce. Wash & prep vegetables & herbs. Chilli Rhubarb Braised Beef Short Ribs. 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