Never before has a cake been smothered in such cloudlike perfection, er, confection as this billowy white icing and its graceful swoop and swirls.

Flaky Croissants
You’ll be glad you didn’t just run to the corner bakery when there’s an obscenely buttery, flaky, made-from-scratch croissant before you. Trust us.
- Quick Glance
- 45 M
- 3 H
- 55

Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream
This little bit of heaven is exactly what it purports to be: a smooth, rich confection made from a strawberry Philly cream cheese cheesecake.
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- 20 M
- 12 H
- 18

Quick Blender Hollandaise
This quickie hollandaise has all the luxuriant loveliness of the classic sauce yet comes together in just five minutes. Ideal for entertaining. Or the unabashedly lazy.
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- 5 M
- 15 M
- 12

If I Were a Mother
These Mother’s Day recipes are the kind of dishes any mother would die for, especially if fed to her in bed. Just ask David. On second thought, don’t.

Herbed Ricotta Dip with Vegetables
True story: This luscious little number inspired one toddler to dip and dunk his way through an entire bag of baby carrots. An entire bag. Behold, the power of the dipper!
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- 20 M
- 20 M
- 6

Asparagus Tart
If spring had a taste, we dare say it’d be this simple yet sophisticated tart with its cheese custard, shatteringly crisp phyllo crust, and row after row of spring spears.
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- 20 M
- 1 H
- 4

Arugula, Fennel, and Orange Salad
This salad, bright with arugula, fennel, and orange, is everything you need for a light lunch or side. It’s peppery, sweet, licorice-y and oh-so-tempting.
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- 20 M
- 20 M
- 5

Hog Island Grilled Cheese
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…
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- 10 M
- 30 M
- 17

Grapefruit in Moscato
A drinkable dessert composed of, quite simply, bitter grapefruit segments soused with sweet sparkling wine. Cin cin!
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- 10 M
- 10 M
- 8

New York–Style Cheesecake
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.
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- 20 M
- 2 H
- 23

Steamed Veggies in Parchment Parcels
A savvy, sophisticated, eat-your-veggies strategy that works its stealthy charms on kids and adults alike. You’re welcome.
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- 10 M
- 25 M
- 20

Hard-Boiled Eggs
As simple as making hard-boiled eggs may seem, it can be tricky to pull off perfectly…but not when you rely on this foolproof method from Heidi Swanson.
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- 5 M
- 15 M
- 6

Clinton St. Baking Company Pancakes
Ethereally light and slightly sweet, these pancakes, inspired by those from Clinton Street Baking Company in New York, are just plain good. And good plain.
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- 25 M
- 35 M
- 15

Carrot Muffins
These little lovelies contain sugar and spice and everything nice–including an oh-so-buttery oat streusel and a batter so enticing you’d never, ever guess it’s good for you.
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- 20 M
- 55 M
- 17

Sunday Morning Pancakes
These tender gluten-free pancakes, perfect for any lazy morning, make being gluten intolerant a privilege. They also make the rest of the us envious.
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- 20 M
- 30 M
- 5

Moroccan Spiced Salmon
Try to resist these stunning salmon fillets, which exude a come hitherness thanks to the lilt of citrus and a beguiling blend of chili, cumin, and cinnamon.
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- 15 M
- 15 M
- 12

Crepes for Crepe Day
Crepe are all the rage on La Chandeleur, the annual French celebration of the humble-noble treat. Festivities, games, and, of course, much crepe eating ensue.

Sticky Pecan Bites
These one-bite indulgences, mini-sticky rolls of sorts, are the fastest way we can think to get a caramel-y, buttery, nutty sticky bun fix. Are you in?
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- 30 M
- 1 H, 15 M
- 11

Margaret’s Espresso Cake
Rich, robustly flavored, and rousing in the way only espresso can be, this is the ne plus ultra of coffee cakes.
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- 15 M
- 1 H, 15 M
- 32