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My Best Spring Recipes and a Wardrobe Refresh for the Season

Best Spring Recipes for 2026

Easter weekend has me feeling like spring has sprung. Everything outside is coming to life in beautiful ways, and I am embracing it all! Today, let’s ready our kitchens, and closets for the change of seasons with a curated list of recipes and shopping inspiration. I’ve rounded up 10 recipes and 10 clothing items perfect for spring. Let’s start with the looks.

This spring, I’m all about comfort and coordinating pieces that can mix and match together. Cozy, wear-anywhere denim, perfect for any occasion dresses, and natural fiber sandals are in, if you ask me. Below, find a few essentials that I’ve included in my own closet this spring.

Spring 2026 Wardrobe Refresh

1. Perfect Vintage Wide-Leg Crop Jean // 2. Sande Kids Beach Backpack // 3. Floral Midi Dress // 4. Short Sleeve Crew Cardigan // 5. Chan Lou Embroidered Bandana // 6. Zara Knit Jacket // 7. High-Neck Drop Waist Dress // 8. Dolce Vita Karlos Raffia Sandal // 9. Woven Leather Shoulder Bag // 10. Stand x Birkenstock Sandals

    My Best Spring Recipes

    Spring is the perfect opportunity to roll out fruity desserts, chilled puddings and pies, and whipped cream-topped treats. The following ten recipes are essential back pocket recipes that are suitable for any number of occassions.

    Coconut Cream Cake

    Mile-high whipped cream and a super moist cake make this simple recipe a dream. Also, who knew fresh strawberries were the perfect topping for coconut cake!?

    Coconut Cream Cake by Wood and Spoon Blog. This is a simple round coconut poke cake topped with homemade whipped cream and flavored with toasted coconut, toffee bits, and fresh berries. This is a great summer alternative for a tres leches cake and is easily made. Find the recipe and how to on thewoodandspoon.com .
    Blueberry Cream Cheese Biscuits

    Is it breakfast? Dessert? Who knows. All that matters is that these blueberry-studded biscuits are to die for.

    Blueberry Cream Cheese Biscuits recipe by Wood and Spoon. These are soft and fluffy southern style biscuits filled with butter and cream cheese. The glaze is a creamy frosting and the icing add sweetness to the pastry. These are great treats with fresh blueberries for weekday breakfast or weekend brunch. inspired by Callie's hot little biscuits, this food feels special and makes the mornings more fun. Find the recipe and how-to at thewoodandspoon.com by Kate Wood.
    Lemon Poppyseed Muffins

    These bright and flavorful muffins just taste like spring. Plus, I’m all for anything with a simple pour-over glaze.

    Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins by Wood and Spoon blog. These are light and fluffy homemade butter muffins scented with fresh lemon zest and juice. Poppy seeds throughout add flavor and texture and a simple confectioner's sugar glaze icing on top adds extra sweet and tang. Learn how to make these easy breakfast and brunch treats for a crowd on thewoodandspoon.com
    Peanut Butter Honey Graham Ice Cream Cake

    This small-batch no-churn ice cream cake is loaded with flavor and texture. My favorite part? The graham crumble.

    Peanut Butter Honey Graham Ice Cream Cake by Wood and Spoon blog. This is a no-churn ice cream loaf cake with a graham crumble, peanut butter ice cream, honey ice cream, and a swirl of peanut butter throughout The whole thing is topped with whipped cream and cake be made ahead to be served as a simple summer dessert. Learn how to make this homemade ice cream cake here on thewoodandspoon.com
    Banana Coconut Chocolate Cream Pie

    When you can’t choose between your favorite flavors, you just put them all in a single pie. Like this cream pie, filled with layers of coconut cream, chocolate pudding, and sliced bananas!

    Banana Coconut Chocolate Cream Pie Recipe by The Wood and Spoon Blog by Kate Wood. This is a buttery, flaky pie crust filled with a cream filling of coconut cream, banana, and chocolate. This is a southern style pie with different custard fillings made from whole eggs and yolks. Add sweetened flaked or grated coconut and semisweet or bittersweet chocolate chips / bar and sliced bananas for this layered pie! Read about how to make it on thewoodandspoon.com
    Raspberry Lemon Crumb Cake

    This tender cake is a delightful afternoon snack kind of cake. I love the addition of sliced almonds and streusel.

    Raspberry Lemon Crumb Cake by Wood and Spoon blog. This is a simple lemon cake studded with fresh raspberries and sprinkled with a butter almond crumb. This cake is simple, perfect for breakfast or dessert, and makes an excellent pastry snack for fruit lovers. Find the how to recipe on thewoodandspoon.com .
    Chocolate Pudding Pie

    This pie is a must-make for any chocolate lover. Creamy insides and perfect pie crust pair splendidly with homemade whipped cream.

    Chocolate Pudding Pie by Wood and Spoon blog. This is an old fashioned Southern chocolate cream pie with a flaky butter and shortening homemade pie crust and an egg custard filling made with cocoa powder! This is a stovetop pie that is a simple treat for a crowd all year round. Chocolate lovers will enjoy this rich dessert on thewoodandspoon.com
    Soft Jam Shortbread Bars

    If you’ve followed this blog for any length of time, you know shortbread is my kryptonite. These soft and chewy bars are filled with the jam of your choice and keep well for days.

    Soft Jam Shortbread Bars by Wood and Spoon blog by Kate Wood. This simple soft shortbread recipe is filled with fresh summer jam. You can use whatever jam, jelly, or preserves you'd like! The thick butter shortbread bars have a simple crumble on top and they have low prep time. Read all about this adaptable summer recipe on thewoodandspoon.com for a great way to use up leftover jelly and jam!
    Rice Pudding

    IYKYK on this simple stovetop pudding. I am over-the-moon OBSESSED with this dessert, and no amount of naysayers will convince me otherwise.

    Creamy Rice Pudding by Wood and Spoon blog. Check out this copycat recipe for homemade rice pudding. This is a simple stovetop recipe requiring no bake time. The pudding is sweet cream flavored and can easily be made vanilla or cinnamon as well. Learn how to make easy homemade rice pudding on thewoodandspoon.com
    Malted Chocolate Trifle

    Spring weather always brings people outdoors for potluck meals and picnics. This trifle is a terrific treat for crowds, and the fact that it’s make-ahead doesn’t hurt either.

    Malted Chocolate Trifle with Coffee Whipped Cream by Wood and Spoon blog. This is a simple layered brownie and chocolate pudding trifle decorated with malted chocolate balls and a coffee Kahlua whipped cream. You can simplify this recipe even more by using a boxed brownie or pudding recipe, but this homemade version of box brownies and chocolate pudding mix is so quick and easy! Learn how to make this great Easter dessert that serves a crowd on thewoodandspoon.com

    Give these spring recipes and looks a try! Happy Friday and Happy Baking!

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