Spring Archives - Jo Cooks

Spring Archives - Jo Cooks https://www.jocooks.com/category/season/spring/ Simple - Easy - Comfort Wed, 05 Nov 2025 23:01:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.jocooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/cropped-favicon-32x32.png Spring Archives - Jo Cooks https://www.jocooks.com/category/season/spring/ 32 32 Brussels Sprouts Gratin https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/brussels-sprouts-gratin/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/brussels-sprouts-gratin/#comments Wed, 05 Nov 2025 23:01:04 +0000 https://www.jocooks.com/?p=97559 Golden brown Brussels sprouts gratin in a white baking dish with creamy sauce and crispy panko topping, served with gold spoon.

Golden brown Brussels sprouts gratin in a white baking dish with creamy sauce and crispy panko topping, served with gold spoon.

This Brussels Sprouts Gratin takes those humble little sprouts and wraps them in a rich, garlicky cream sauce topped with bubbling cheese. Comfort food doesn’t get much better. Start by preheating your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a medium baking dish with butter or spray it lightly with cooking spray. Bring a big pot of…]]> https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/brussels-sprouts-gratin/feed/ 4 Arugula Salad https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/arugula-salad/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/arugula-salad/#comments Wed, 29 Oct 2025 22:41:21 +0000 https://www.jocooks.com/?p=97089 Top view of arugula salad with shaved Parmesan and lemon dressing, fresh, vibrant, and perfect for pairing with any meal.

Top view of arugula salad with shaved Parmesan and lemon dressing, fresh, vibrant, and perfect for pairing with any meal.

This Arugula Salad is fresh, simple and ready in 10 minutes flat! Peppery greens, bright lemon dressing and ribbons of Parmesan. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper until the dressing looks smooth and glossy. Add the arugula to a large bowl, drizzle the dressing over top,…]]> https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/arugula-salad/feed/ 2 Maroulosalata (Greek Lettuce Salad) https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/maroulosalata-greek-lettuce-salad/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/maroulosalata-greek-lettuce-salad/#comments Wed, 22 Oct 2025 21:59:48 +0000 https://www.jocooks.com/?p=97084 Fresh Maroulosalata topped with feta, surrounded by mint leaves, lemon halves, and honey for garnish.

Fresh Maroulosalata topped with feta, surrounded by mint leaves, lemon halves, and honey for garnish.

Maroulosalata (Greek Lettuce Salad) – Crisp romaine, fresh herbs, a bright lemon dressing, and creamy feta come together in the most refreshing salad you’ll ever toss. It’s light, crunchy, and exactly what you want next to grilled meats, roasted potatoes, or a warm pita with tzatziki. Finely slice the romaine lettuce into thin ribbons. Add…]]> https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/maroulosalata-greek-lettuce-salad/feed/ 4 Chili Garlic Beef Noodles https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/chili-garlic-beef-noodles/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/chili-garlic-beef-noodles/#comments Sun, 05 Oct 2025 20:08:15 +0000 https://www.jocooks.com/?p=96587 Overhead shot of a large serving bowl filled with glossy Chili Garlic Beef Noodles and sliced green onions.

Overhead shot of a large serving bowl filled with glossy Chili Garlic Beef Noodles and sliced green onions.

This Chili Garlic Beef Noodles stir fry is a weeknight dinner win ready in under 30 minutes. It’s saucy, spicy and loaded with ground beef and chewy noodles. It’s better than takeout and a total crowd pleaser. Prepare the noodles according to the package directions, then drain and rinse under cold water to stop the…]]> https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/chili-garlic-beef-noodles/feed/ 4 Spatchcock Chicken https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/spatchcock-chicken/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/spatchcock-chicken/#comments Thu, 02 Oct 2025 18:42:01 +0000 https://www.jocooks.com/?p=16666 Whole roasted spatchcock chicken in a red cast iron skillet with crispy golden brown skin and herb seasoning.

Whole roasted spatchcock chicken in a red cast iron skillet with crispy golden brown skin and herb seasoning.

Spatchcock Chicken – This is hands down my favorite way to roast a chicken because it’s quick and easy, and you end up with juicy chicken in the middle, crispy skin, aka the chicken of your dreams in under an hour. This is the BEST chicken I have ever made!!! I never spatchcocked before, I…]]> https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/spatchcock-chicken/feed/ 50 BBQ Chicken and Potato Skillet https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/bbq-chicken-and-potato-skillet/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/bbq-chicken-and-potato-skillet/#comments Sun, 28 Sep 2025 23:28:12 +0000 https://www.jocooks.com/?p=95965 Juicy chunks of chicken and crispy potatoes coated in sticky BBQ sauce with cheese stretching in hot skillet.

Juicy chunks of chicken and crispy potatoes coated in sticky BBQ sauce with cheese stretching in hot skillet.

This BBQ Chicken and Potato Skillet is quick and easy to make perfect to throw together for a midweek dinner. The potatoes are cooked in the air fryer while the chicken sears in a skillet, then combine everything together, top with some mozzarella cheese, pop it under the broiler and dinner is served. Toss the…]]> https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/bbq-chicken-and-potato-skillet/feed/ 8 Potato and Green Bean Salad https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/potato-and-green-bean-salad/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/potato-and-green-bean-salad/#respond Fri, 26 Sep 2025 19:37:24 +0000 https://www.jocooks.com/?p=96377 Overhead shot of large mixing bowl filled with lemony potato and green bean salad topped with crumbled feta.

Overhead shot of large mixing bowl filled with lemony potato and green bean salad topped with crumbled feta.

This is my healthy Potato and Green Bean Salad. Fingerling potatoes and fresh green beans are tossed together in a honey and Dijon mustard vinaigrette with lots of fresh herbs. It’s light, fresh, and the perfect side dish for any BBQ. Bring a big pot of salted water to a boil. Add the halved fingerling…]]> https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/potato-and-green-bean-salad/feed/ 0 Greek Potatoes https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/greek-potatoes/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/greek-potatoes/#comments Wed, 24 Sep 2025 18:23:10 +0000 https://www.jocooks.com/?p=85649 fresh out of the oven greek potatoes garnished with parsley in a baking dish.

fresh out of the oven greek potatoes garnished with parsley in a baking dish.

These Greek Potatoes are roasted in a lemon, garlic and oregano bath that soaks right into the potatoes before they get all golden and caramelized in the oven. The result? Tender, juicy wedges that are packed with so much flavor with a little crisp on the ends. First, get your oven heated up to 400°F…]]> https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/greek-potatoes/feed/ 9