Everything about this time of year seems positive...The weather is getting better, the days longer and everybody seems to be in a great mood. 

One of the big changes at this time of year is how we eat. Gone are the winter stews, soups and big dinners and in come the salads, springtime vegetables and outdoor eating (if we're lucky!). 

This change in seasons has inspired us to look at some delicious, light recipes for dinner tonight. Take your pick...

1. Super Easy Smoked Salmon and Ricotta Quiche

This gorgeous quiche is really easy to make and tastes delicious.

If you don't like smoked salmon then you could throw in some bacon instead. This only involves a few ingredients, but looks seriously impressive.

2. Sexy 20 Minute Springtime Pasta

It's a great moment when you stop thinking about stews and soups and start thinking about what the warmer weather has to offer...

This dish is the perfect spring recipe, and the beauty of it is that the whole thing only takes about 20 minutes to cook from start to finish.

3.Spicy Seared Tuna Burger With Mango Salsa

On a health buzz but always craving the bad stuff? 

What tends to happen is that you'll crack after a couple of weeks, by eating some seriously greasy shit. This recipe tastes like it should be bad for you, but is super tasty so it will keep the health buzz going. Unbelievably delicious...

4. Delish 20-Minute Cous Cous With Spicy Beef, Cucumber And Feta

Nobody wants to spend more than 20 minutes on dinner in the evening...

This is a whopper little recipe that uses ingredients from your local Spar, but ends up looking like something from a high-end restaurant! Get stuck in...

5. Super Tasty Open Italian Sandwich

I often get home from work late, and the last thing I want to do is cook a big meal.

Having said that. after a hard day's work I'm usually starving, so this dish is made with that in mind. It's quick and easy, but still really filling. The key is to get really good quality ingredients, as well as nice fresh bread so that it will be bursting with flavour.

6. Zesty Monkfish Spaghetti

The body needs fuel before a big workout or playing any sports.

Unfortunately people always think that cooking fish can be tricky, not knowing where to start. Don't worry though, because this a savage recipe that is healthy, quick and absolutely delicious.

7.Spicy Beef Salad Wraps With Asian Slaw

Something for those of you on a health buzz, who still want to get treating yourselves. 

These killer little spicy beef wraps taste absolutely amazing, and with the weather warming up, they make the perfect summer treat for outside eating. 

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