This delicately flavored and out-of-the-ordinary appetizer is a welcome addition to a spring dinner or cocktail party. Whole-grain bread is delicious for the crostini, but a traditional French baguette works…
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Gather purple, yellow and white varieties of carrots together for this colorful salad, which is an easy way to elevate the humble spring root vegetable. The shavings are as delicious…
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Springtime leeks are the royalty of the onion family and have pride of place in French cuisine, where they appear with vinaigrettes and in quiches, stews and gratins, such as…
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Rich with olive oil, nutty Gruyere cheese, crisp thick-cut bacon and sweet onions, this focaccia is like taking a trip to the Alsace. Serve it as an appetizer, part of…
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This refreshingly crisp and flavorful salad would be lovely served as part of a buffet with grilled fish or chicken. The recipe calls for parsley, dill and tarragon, but you…
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There’s a reason this classic French recipe shows up in so many cookbooks — it’s lovely! The key to making it special is all in the quality of ingredients. The…
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This is the perfect spring appetizer: fresh vegetables cooked just to al dente and served with a silky, garlicky aioli. It’s a beautiful way to share the season’s new bounty.…
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This silky soup is a wonderful way to welcome spring. It’s full of the fresh flavor of the season’s first asparagus, with added texture and richness from pureed potato and…
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These topped toasts are awesome for parties: They make great finger food and look deceptively fancy. All it really takes is a few slices of toasted bread, a slathering of…
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Don’t shy away from preparing raw fish. Look for sushi-grade tuna at a fish market, work quickly, and this dish will be a success! The Asian flavors of ginger, soy,…