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You know what the first day of Spring brought to PA this year? Snow! And even though I’m a sucker for a watching a pretty snowfall outside my kitchen window, even I was feeling a little impatient. Enough already, Winter. Make way for Spring!

The good news is, all I have to do is turn my back on my kitchen window and take a look around my kitchen to get a glimpse of Spring in full bloom. I’m a big believer that happiness starts in the kitchen. And nothing makes me happier than filling my home with signs of Spring…even if Mother Nature is taking her sweet old time.

Want to jump-start the season in your kitchen? To get me in the mood for this weekend’s Spring-themed Cooking on Q event, here are three quick and easy ideas I used to say so-long to Winter…and hello, Spring!

1. Serve up easy, delicious Spring greens. Asparagus is one of my favorite Spring veggies. And we’re right in the middle of prime growing season! Here’s a super simple, super scrumptious recipe that lets the flavor and color of this Spring superfood shine.

Roasted Asparagus

2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed

1/2 cup butter, melted

2 to 4 green onions, chopped

1/2 teaspoon salt

Preheat oven to 425°.

Place asparagus on two temp-tations® 13” x 9” Lid-Its® coated with cooking spray. Combine the butter and green onions; spoon over asparagus. Sprinkle with salt.

Bake, uncovered, 10-15 minutes or until lightly browned.

2. Flowers…Everywhere! I simply cannot resist adding fresh-cut flowers everywhere in my home. The colors are so cheery, it’s like an instant happiness booster. Plus, it’s an inexpensive way to make any meal feel special. Want to surprise your family? Add fresh flowers to your table for no reason. I promise you…it’s unbelievable how much sunshine they spread!

3. Accent your kitchen with cheery pops of color. When I first designed seasonal Spring colors for temp-tations last year, I never dreamed they would become so incredibly popular! So many people tell me they love to keep their seasonal temp-tations out all the time (and year-round!) to add gorgeous pops of color to the kitchen. That’s why I’m excited to debut so many new temp-tations in seasonal colors this Spring.

Of course, seeing that you love seasonal colors so much, I couldn’t help but bring you a few new temp-ting treats…just in time for the holidays! Just wait until you see Old World Egg Hunt, available in a Set of 2 Egg Platters. Just too cute! And this sweet Napkin Holder with Salt and Pepper Shakers Set in beautiful Floral Lace Spring…are you getting the hint yet, Mother Nature?

Don’t miss my new Floral Lace 16-piece Essential Oven-to-Table Set, which I’ll be sharing for the first time ever on-air this weekend during the Cooking on Q event. I combined my top-requested pieces in an all-in-one set that’s beautiful, functional and easy to store. Perfect for long-time temp-tations collectors and those just starting out.

How are you planning to welcome Spring in your kitchen? Fill me in on your favorite recipes, favorite spring colors and favorite flowers in the comments section below. And be sure to tune in and watch all the great Spring entertaining ideas we’ll have for you during the Cooking on Q event on Sunday, 3/22 on QVC. Maybe if we all think Spring hard enough, we can make it happen!

XOXO

Tara

And don’t forget to check out our exclusive online only temp-tations for great pieces that will never be on-air.

Spring starts in the Kitchen!

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