Roasted Baby Carrots with Marmalade

Orange marmalade and sweet baby carrots herald spring. (By Kate Ramos)

Broccoli Baby Food

If you can boil water, you can make baby food. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Pear Baby Food

Pear purée is a nice change from applesauce. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Green Bean Baby Food

Naturally sweet and high in vitamins, this bean purée makes it easy for baby to eat her veggies. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Braised Baby Artichokes

Slow-cooked with shallots, wine, and herbs. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Dutch Baby Pancake

Topped with caramelized pears, this puffed-up pancake is a crowd-pleaser. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Sweet Potato and Squash Baby Food

A good introduction to the sweet vegetables, this baby food is a pleasing combination of squash and sweet potato. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Chicken and Sweet Pea Baby Food

Poached chicken breast and sweet peas make an easy low-fat purée for your baby. (By Kate Ramos)

Baby Arugula Salad with Nectarines and Toasted Hazelnuts

Substitute seasonal ingredients for a salad that’s great year-round. (By Luke Knowland)

Mardi Gras King Cake

Flavored with bourbon, orange, and spices, this king cake kicks off the Carnival season right. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Creamed Spinach

Simple, satisfying, and indulgent. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Soup of Fregula with Baby Clams (Fregula kin Arsellas)

A Sardinian classic with littleneck clams and a touch of saffron. (By Efisio Farris)

Spinach and Feta Scramble

You’ll never look at your morning meal the same. (By Kate Ramos)

Bacon, Onion, and Fig Flatbread

Warning: may inspire instant friendship. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Olive-Parsley Dip with Crudités

Elevate your next vegetable tray with a simple, tangy dip packed with olives. (By Kate Ramos)