An Elegant Easter Dinner

Shrimp and Rosemary Crostini

For this simple appetizer, shrimp are sautéed in smoky bacon fat and served on grilled bread with rosemary.

Asparagus Mint Slaw

Raw asparagus, carrots, and radishes get tossed with fresh mint and vinegar in this bright and crunchy slaw. Get the recipe for Asparagus Mint Slaw »

Cauliflower and Goat Cheese Soufflés

Sauteed Chanterelle Mushrooms with (or without) Bacon (November 2014)

A scorching hot pan gives these prized mushrooms a crisp, golden sear.

Roasted Rack Of Lamb with Roasted Pumpkin and Chickpea Salad

The flavors of fall and winter are perfectly represented in this simple and elegant meal. Get the recipe for Roasted Rack Of Lamb with Roasted Pumpkin and Chickpea Salad »

Pork Fillet with Seared Broccoli and Cracklings

An easy pork recipe that doubles down on crispy skin. Get the recipe for Pork Fillet with Seared Broccoli and Cracklings »

Pan-Seared Trout with Pecan Brown Butter Sauce

Puréed pecans enrich a butter sauce for pan-seared filets of trout.

Rolls with Cracklings and Prune Jam

Parker House Rolls

The secret to Tom Colicchio’s classic dinner rolls is a bit of barley malt syrup in the dough. Get the recipe for Parker House Rolls »

Julia Child’s Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Fingerling Potatoes with Bacon

The secret to this simple dish is to use the best quality bacon available. Delicious and straightforward, you can whip this dish together quickly while keeping the oven available for other jobs.

Wine-Poached Rhubarb and Poppy Seed Crisp

Rhubarb takes the spotlight in this bright, rose-colored crisp, sweetened with strawberries and topped with a crunchy poppy seed crumble topping, from Erin Patinkin and Agatha Kulaga of Brooklyn’s Ovenly. Get the recipe for Wine-Poached Rhubarb and Poppy Seed Crisp »

Raspberry Brûlée

This raspberry brûlée is a delightful combination of whipped cream and luscious ripe raspberries covered with a crunchy sugar topping.

Hummingbird Cake

This hummingbird cake honors the legacy of the Southern cook Edna Lewis. Get the recipe for Hummingbird Cake »

Semolina-Coconut Cake with Orange and Rose Waters

This elegant cake is soaked in a fragrant lemon syrup, perfumed by flower waters. The garnish is candied rose petals sprinkled with toasted coconut. Get the recipe for Semolina-Coconut Cake with Orange and Rose Waters »

An Elegant Easter Dinner

Sauteed Chanterelle Mushrooms with (or without) Bacon (November 2014)

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