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From youngsters just itching to get in the pool to grownups eager to heat up their grills, Memorial Day, for everyone, means summer. As the toasty weather settles in you'll be happy to reach for a tall glass of something equally sweet and tangy. Tired of plain old lemonade? These...

Memorial Day signifies the start of summer, and to start it off on the right foot we're throwing a backyard barbecue feast. From refreshing drinks to seafood, steak, sides and dessert, we've got all of our bases covered. No one will go home hungry, but everyone will leave wanting many...

Strawberries have arrived! They have finally burst into the stands of the Greenmarket, gracing us with their sweet and delicate perfume. Now that they're finally here, we aren't holding back -- ice cream and sorbet, preserves and compotes, clouds of ricotta and discs of meringue. Though there's nothing better than...

Poor chicken breasts, the old workhorses of desperate weeknight dinners, of mediocre restaurants, of large-scale corporate catered events. Handled incorrectly, they can be dry, bland, boring: a blank slate still, well, woefully blank. But dressed up, in a top hat or fancy coat, in glittery heels and a fur collar,...

Mother's Day is around the corner and it's time to get planning. Whether you surprise her with breakfast in bed or a leisurely brunch, here are nine ideas for a feast -- most of which can be made ahead -- that will leave everyone contented, well fed, and wishing every...

The countdown is official: with less than a week to go, we're closing in on Mother's Day. In the spirit of crunch time, we've searched our archives high and low for DIY gifts that will make for happy mothers everywhere. So, in case you can't make her

With Cinco de Mayo around the corner, we've planned a Mexican fiesta full of spicy cocktails, guacamole, tacos, and more!

• See more of our taco recipes for a Cinco de Mayo feast.
• Try Not Exactly Grandma's Migas for a Mexican brunch.
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Place your bets, put on your finest hat, and make room for a smashing Derby Day feast. We've got plenty of Bourbon (for drinking and cooking with) and other Kentucky favorites.

• See more of our ideas for cooking with bourbon.
• Get everything...

They call it "the incredible, edible egg" for a reason.

Eggs are healthy, cheap, and quick-cooking. They can be prepared in any number of ways: poached, scrambled, fried, frittata-ed, or any combination of the above. They can serve as a vehicle for any cuisine choice, any vegetable or meat, any...

We've been waiting for this moment.

We've watched the days get lighter, felt the sun get warmer. We've been going to the farmers' market, eagerly grabbing (and gobbling) those hallmarks of spring: ramps, artichokes, and now, asparagus!

Here, then, are seven ways to use our favorite spring vegetable: in salads,...

We've already waxed poetic about the beauty of Italian cooking. Now, we're moving onto Spain. A traditional Spanish meal is made up of tapas, or, in other words, small plates: just enough of flavor-packed food on one plate to keep you moving onto the next. It's our favorite...

As spring produce floods the Greenmarket, we're excited to be cooking fresh, springy meals. It's about time. Winter root vegetables are all well and good, but there's nothing like a tender bunch of ramps, bright asparagus spears and loamy morels, especially after months of sturdy carrots, potatoes and apples.

Those Italians know how to do most things right -- and spring is one of them. So do as the Romans do, and whip up a spring-inspired feast, a menu that teases the most out of spring's vast bounty. Buon appetito!

• Check out our Grand Tour of...

There's something about pudding that's so... evocative. The one word -- pudding -- can bring back memories of school lunches, of elegant dinner parties, of restaurants and meals both humble and grand. Here, we capture the best of the word in seven different preparations: hot and cold, purist and creative....

We at Food52.com asked you to get together and host mozzarella-making parties the weekend of April 20th (find a party near you here) -- and now, our Associate Editor Kristy Mucci shows you how it's done!
Read on below for her...

These crisp, peppery roots thrive in springtime and offer a welcome flash of color to salads, sandwiches and grains. We love them with a little butter and salt, but we also love the way they taste pickled, sautéed and even roasted. Pick up a bunch at your farmers' market today,...

An Easter feast is a seasonal given: a large cut of meat, plenty of Champagne and all the trappings of a celebration meal. This is our dream menu -- springy and delicious, with plenty of green on the table. Raise your glass of bubbly; there's plenty to celebrate this season.

Just as Passover is about the story of the Jewish peoples' exodus from Egypt, there is a (less epic) story behind this post as well. In putting together our Passover menu, we were hyper-aware of the fact that the Passover meal comes with many rules and rituals, and in the...

Yeah, you read that right.

There are times, we'd say, to slave in the kitchen. To make lists and check them off and dance between the stove, the oven, and the countertop. To breathe in the complex smells wafting in the air; to pat yourself on the back for a...

With its delicate, creamy texture and mild sweetness, ricotta is a wonderfully versatile ingredient. It tastes luxurious on its own, but it can also lend richness to pastas and a grounded rustic quality to desserts. We've also discovered that it's a lot of fun to make and is best used...