Easy Pain au Chocolat

A quick take on the French classic made by filling store-bought croissants with hazelnut spread.

Smoked Duck and Cherry Pressed Sandwich

A crunchy baguette stuffed with smoked duck, arugula, blue cheese, and cherries.

Roasted Shrimp with Romesco Sauce

Oven-roasted shrimp pair up with a classic Spanish sauce of almonds and bell peppers.

Rosemary and Garlic Roasted Potatoes

Crunchy, crusty potatoes with a hint of herbs and garlic.

Creamy Rice Pudding with Broiled Plums

Plums get sprinkled with sugar, broiled until their skins are blistered, and then nestled in orange-scented rice pudding.

Stuffed Poblanos with Black Beans and Cheese

Super veggie burrito meets grilled peppers.

Tart Cranberry Pie

A sweet-tart winter pie packed with cranberries and pears.

Fresh Corn and Tomato Salad

The sweetness of fresh corn and tomatoes gets tamed by lemon juice and thinly sliced basil.

Frittata Lorraine

The classic quiche Lorraine— with lardons, onions, and Swiss cheese— loses its crust and becomes a frittata.

Lamb Meatballs with Lemon-Cumin Yogurt

Mediterranean flavors liven up an easy party appetizer.

Moist Yellow Cake with Bittersweet Chocolate Frosting

A box of yellow cake mix may be low-effort, but a homemade birthday cake will really show you care.

Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

Creamy, rich, and packed with vanilla beans.

Campfire Couscous with Zucchini and Pine Nuts

Currants dress up this versatile side dish.

Roasted Baby Carrots with Marmalade

Orange marmalade and sweet baby carrots herald spring.

Meyer Lemon and Black Pepper Cookies

Icebox cookies for those with subtle, sophisticated taste.