Flaunting an ever-practical, always-stunning, goes-with-anything white, this froufrou coconut cake livens up holidays, dinner parties, bridal showers, weddings, birthdays, and Tuesday nights.

Lovely is all we can think to say of this bevy of deviled eggs: classic, smoked salmon, and lightly truffled. Our favorite? Nope, we’re not going there.

True story: This recipe inspired a kid to dip an entire bag–an entire bag–of carrots, one after the other, into this luscious little number. Behold, the power of the dipper!

Clap of hands. Is there anything that screams spring more than these lightly buttered peas with a wee bit of cooling mint on top? We think not.

Fear not. This Bugs Bunny rabbit confit is so delicious, so falling-off-the-bone tender, you’ll soon forget the cartoon. But, please, never forget your manners.

Asparagus spears line up oh-so-perfectly while resting atop an eggy, cheesy filling and a shatteringly crisp buttered phyllo crust. Hello, weeknight indulgence.

This spring lamb recipe is the perfect dish to usher in the warm weather. Nothing but rosemary, garlic, salt, pepper, and a tour of duty in the oven.

Is there a more perfect breakfast? These glorious, golden brown brioche get their glow from lots of egg yolks and a healthy amount of butter.

From the cooking icon Edna Lewis, this light, airy spoon bread whispers, in that inimitable Southern way, to be included on tables everywhere. Even in the North.

This much-ballyhooed ‘wich from Hog Island Oyster Bar in San Francisco is stuffed with fromage blanc, Gruyere, Cheddar, and Harvarti. Talk about the stuff romance is made from…

This Southern creation is a simple affair. Just eggs, butter, sugar, and, of course, lemon, it’s a pleasantly homey dessert, perfect for any afternoon or occasion.

This sexy, simple gnocchi is all Roman La Dolce Vita, made with semolina flour and not potato. See for yourself how seductive it can be.

Say buongiorno to this delightfully drinkable dessert. The ever-so-slightly bitter grapefruit segments float in the sweet sparkling Italian Moscato, just waiting….

These little ditties are miles away from the cello-wrapped Twinkies you grew up eating. They’re delicate sponge cakes filled to bursting with a lappingly good seven-minute frosting.

The color of happiness, yes? But what’s even more stunning about this soup than its vibrant hue and sweet taste is just how easily and inexpensively it comes together.

Need a savvy, sophisticated, make-ahead, eat-your-veggies strategy? Here it is. We think of it as sort of an adult take on Cracker Jack, given the surprise that awaits.

How do you define a true New York-style cheesecake? A sweet graham cracker crust cushioning a smooth, rich, moan-inducing filling with a lemony lilt. In other words, this recipe.

This simple, one-pot stovetop braise melds the intoxicating and inimitable aroma of soy, citrus, ginger, and star anise. But don’t take our word for it…

This salad recipe–a great segue between winter and spring–is filled with cubes of roasted sweet potatoes, wedges of onions, and a sprinkling of feta on top of earthy spinach.

Say hello to an inspired riff on a root beer float for grown-ups, a marvie blend of bitter stout and sweet, sweet vanilla ice cream. You’re welcome.