Fusilli with Artichokes and Swiss Chard I love this dish. It's winter and spring and light and creamy all at the same time . . . the perfect pasta to feast on at the end of April.
Green Pea Coulis Peas definitely fall into the "can't get better than fresh-from-the-garden" category. Here, they end up in a gorgeous, Kelly-green coulis.
Grilled Crostini with Fava Bean Spread This nibble comes together super-quick once the favas are shelled, so you can whip it up and be back outside before the conversation even hits a lull.
Strawberry-Rhubarb Crostata One of my mom's springtime standards is strawberry-rhubarb pie. Here's my take in a rustic crostata. In any form, rhubarb's tart taste is a perfect foil to sweet strawberries.
Grilled Halibut with Green Pea Coulis Peas definitely fall into the "can't get better than fresh-from-the-garden" category. Here, they end up in a gorgeous, Kelly-green coulis.
Radish and Goat Cheese Baguettes Can a radish be the star attraction in a sandwich? It can -- especially when paired with creamy goat cheese on a crunchy baguette.