Spring

Galettes were invented to make amateur bakers feel like pros.

This cilantro-miso pesto is bright and delicious on springy ramen noodles.

The ultimate fancy-but-not-too-fancy date night dinner.

Vibrant frozen peas might be even tastier, and more versatile, than their fresh counterparts. Seriously.

This zippy, herbaceous drinkable soup is like a trip to the farmers’ market in a glass.

A little meat-mallet action transforms this tough cut of beef into a quick-grilling all-star.

Try seeking out a high-quality Sauvignon Blanc vinegar. You’ll be amazed at how much it brightens these sugar snap peas.

Make sure to add the lemon juice just before serving so that the vinaigrette holds its vibrant color.

Is it still pasta salad if it’s not swimming in mayo? Why, yes it is.

This recipe makes two white pizzas, but it can be easily halved.

One dish. Under 30 minutes. Bright green colors. What's not to love?

As the summer progresses and asparagus season dies down, use the same marinade recipe to grill green beans.

This cold noodle salad can be customized however you want, but it's all about that sesame dressing.

This colorful cold noodle salad can be changed up however you want, it's all about that tangy, umami-wonderful miso dressing.

Pro tip: Make a pot of rice to soak up the extra dressing in this snapper recipe. It's too good to go to waste.

For this dessert recipe, the dough for fregolotta, an Italian cookie, is broken up into small pieces, then baked.

Lapsang, a black tea from China, may taste too strong and smoky when you sip it on its own, but it will mellow out as it marinates with the fish.

Meet your summer cocktail, a pinky and bubbly rosé wine spritz with Aperol and passion fruit juice. Now all you need is a pool to drink it next to.

Vodka in the dough hydrates the flour without developing gluten, which makes for an especially pliable dough and tender crust.

Mashing peas with the back of a spoon just won’t cut it. Think potato masher + elbow grease if you want to bring out their natural creaminess.

Which, let's be honest, happens a lot

If you don’t want to make the chicken stock from scratch for this congee recipe, simmering some store-bought broth with a few slices of bacon and ginger for 20 minutes or so will give you a huge head-start on flavor.

The Astro Poets are here to tell you which cocktail to pair with all your life decisions in May.

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