Cream Scones

The perfect accompaniment to afternoon tea. (By Kate Ramos)

Smoked Salmon Tea Sandwiches

Lovely as a tea sandwich or on its own. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Cucumber, Hummus, and Lemon Tea Sandwiches

Nicely crisp and slightly tart. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Sour Cherry and Green Tea Granité

Tart and sweet combine in this simple yet refined version of granité. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Chicken and Shallot Jam on Pain au Levain

A sweet-and-sour spread enlivens poached chicken. (By Kate Ramos)

Marinated Potatoes and Fennel

Heirloom potato salad with a light vinaigrette. (By Traci Des Jardins)

Rhubarb and Strawberry Compote

A classic springtime pairing with a hint of lemongrass. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Cured Salmon

Make your own cured salmon at home. (By Traci Des Jardins)

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. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Pluot-Amaretti Trifle

Layer upon layer of custard, cookies, cream, and fruit. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Key Lime Pie

This is a favorite of a lot of people around here. (By Max La Rivière-Hedrick)

Almost Summer Pudding

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

Pumpkin Pickle (By DeliaN )