We Found the Best Way to Ring in Spring on Instagram

Each week we round up our favorite food photos on Instagram—it's all part of #CookIt, our hashtag that captures what happens after you find the recipe. This week we found the best sign of spring yet, a new way to French toast, and much more.

By Matt Duckor

April 12, 2016

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Who says we can't eat a tart for dinner? It's totally fair game if it's topped with spring onions, spinach, ramps, and goat cheese.

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We're adding puréed mango to our granola-topping prep list immediately.

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Hold up—cappuccino French toast time.

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This Thai red sweet potato curry is paired with jasmine rice, ginger, and lime.

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Simple, delicious, and absolutely perfect.

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A+ meal prep game.

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