Almost Summer Pudding

The season’s first berries mix with liqueur and brioche in this simple spring dessert. (By Kate Ramos)

Shaved Fennel and Pistachio Salad

A crunchy salad dressed in lemon vinaigrette. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Roasted Lamb Sausages with Grape-Mint Relish

Warm lamb sausages and cool grape relish form tasty juxtapositions of savory and sweet, hot and cold. (By Adela Jung)

Goat Cheese Toasts with Asparagus-Mushroom Ragu

Creamy asparagus-and-mushroom ragu tops crunchy toasts slathered with goat cheese. (By Kate Ramos)

Farro Risotto with Asparagus and Fava Beans

A substantial whole-grain risotto lightened with spring vegetables. (By Kate Ramos)

Gin Daisy

A sumptuous relative of Cobblers and Fixes. (By Rob Chirico)

Arnold Palmer

An unbeatable combination of iced tea and lemonade. (By CHOW Food Team)

Cedar-Planked Salmon with Herbed Yogurt Sauce

Impress your guests with broiled salmon in a tangy yogurt sauce. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Roasted Rack of Lamb

Marinated with rosemary and thyme. (By Neal Fraser)

Braised Lamb Shanks with Mint-Parsley Pesto

A welcome twist on the classic combo of mint jelly and lamb, this dish is finished with a bright mint pesto. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Savory Egg Pudding

A creamy pudding, like a crustless quiche, filled with potatoes, herbs, and leeks. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Deviled Eggs with Tarragon

A classic, these devils are the first to disappear at any get-together. (By Kate Ramos)

Orange Frothy

Slushy, sweet, and tart all at once. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Cannellini Bean Dip

This herb-tinged appetizer will convert bean-haters with each bite. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Cheesy Baked Rice

Cream and extra-sharp cheddar make one comfort-laden Southern casserole. (By Kate Ramos)