Spring

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Root vegetables were often used to lend sweetness to eighteenth-century cakes and puddings. The carrot cake layers in this recipe are sandwiched with marmalade and iced with a cream cheese frosting.

Mashed banana gives this dessert extra moistness.

This is not the salad with feta and olives that most Americans know, but a version popular in the Greek countryside that typically includes a few wild greens foraged from the land. Active time: 30 min Start to finish: 30 min

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

So flavorful and so easy to make.

Madeira, shiitake mushrooms and hot pepper sauce make the gravy in this dish from Jack Fry's something special. It's great for brunch.

This recipe was created to accompany Seared Scallops with Tarragon Cream.

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

This inventive salad is a terrific addition to any summer buffet. For this party, also prepare red cabbage coleslaw, or buy some at the market or a take-out spot.

An easy side dish with flavor from green onions, parsley, oregano and Parmesan.

Tahini, a creamy sesame seed paste, adds a new twist to the dressing for the salad.