Five recipes to celebrate spring, including an easy dessert

As the season of curries and stews gives way to spring, ABC News has gathered five popular recipes, including a simple dessert.

The list begins with lemon ravioli with baby spinach and cheese. Inspired by spaghetti al limone, the weeknight pasta uses lemon and Parmesan for a bright, salty flavour. It takes 10 minutes to prepare and 15 minutes to cook.

Fattet hummus combines torn crispy pita bread, warm chickpeas and a garlicky tahini yoghurt sauce. The vegetarian dish is traditionally served for breakfast or brunch, but it can also work as a main course and is ready in 30 minutes.

The Greek-inspired lamb kebabs with olive potatoes mostly cook in the oven. The potatoes turn fluffy inside and crisp outside, while the lamb provides an easy, flavourful centrepiece.

The one-pot chicken and tomato rice uses cumin, paprika and cinnamon alongside tomato. It can be served with yoghurt, pickles and salad, with the single-pot method keeping preparation straightforward.

For dessert, the vanilla cake has a single layer and buttercream icing. It can also be served with cream and fruit, or simply dusted with icing sugar.