{"id":185366,"date":"2025-05-01T03:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-01T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sunset.com\/?p=185366"},"modified":"2025-05-03T23:35:35","modified_gmt":"2025-05-04T06:35:35","slug":"may-recipe-ideas-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sunset.com\/food-wine\/kitchen-assistant\/may-recipe-ideas-2025","title":{"rendered":"These Are the Recipes to Cook This May, from New Grilling Ideas to Easy Weeknight Meals"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

May feels like those last few joyful days of the school year\u2014the promise of summer<\/a> is really close, things are starting to feel laid-back and breezy, and the weather is just perfect enough to spend most of the day outside. It\u2019s an exciting time, and even a more exciting time for cooking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like April<\/a>, it\u2019s time to lean into the freshest produce of the spring season: asparagus, peas, radishes, strawberries, rhubarb, and more. And with the warmer weather, we have no choice but to take advantage and head outside to grill and dine alfresco.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This month also has some big celebrations: Mother\u2019s Day<\/a>, Memorial Day<\/a>, and maybe even some graduation parties<\/a>. You see what I mean about joyful days?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To help you usher in the new month, we\u2019re sharing our favorite dishes for any occasion in May. For barbecues and picnics, try Spring Bounty Potato Salad<\/a>, Lentil Veggie Burgers<\/a>, and Chicken Thigh Yakitori<\/a>. Need some recs for Mother\u2019s Day<\/a>? Check out Lemon and Blueberry Sheet Pan Pancakes<\/a> and Asparagus and Goat Cheese Breakfast Tart<\/a> for brunch. And don\u2019t forget about Buttered Herbed Potatoes and Shrimp<\/a> and Lemongrass Ginger Chicken in Lettuce Cups<\/a> for busy weeknights. See the rest below. Enjoy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n