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What to Cook This Weekend: May 10–12

Make Mama something special this Mother's Day, like buttermilk waffles, lemony salmon with asparagus, or grilled short ribs with mustard-orange dressing.
Photo of a savory Dutch baby on a plate with salad.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell
  • Herbinfused lemonstrawberry loaf with two slices on separate plates.
    Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Kate Buckens
    1/11

    Herb-Infused Lemon-Strawberry Loaf

    Fresh herbs—like rosemary, thyme, or fresh bay leaves—infuse this buttery cake with a floral flavor that beautifully complements the strawberry and lemon.

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  • Photo by Stephen Kent Johnson, Prop Styling by Kalen Kaminski, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich
    2/11

    Roast Chicken Thighs with Peas and Mint

    This recipe uses the fat that renders when chicken thighs are seared on the stove to soften thick rounds of leeks and spring peas for a built-in side dish.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Kate Buckens
    3/11

    Caramelized Onion Pasta

    All you need for this simple pasta are onions, garlic, and Parmesan. The caramelized onions bring a luscious sweetness, while the pasta water and Parm bring salt and depth to the creamy sauce.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell
    4/11

    Buttermilk Waffles

    This classic recipe from the Gourmet archives is waffle perfection. Make them for Father’s Day so Dad can fill each crevice with butter and syrup, cream and berries, or—if he’s that kind of dad—barbecue sauce and bacon.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell
    5/11

    Savory Dutch Baby for Two

    Parmesan and thyme make this baby decidedly savory—but the real beauty here is that the batter can be made up to two days in advance and kept in the fridge for an easy but special breakfast.

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  • Photo by Alex Lau
    6/11

    Mango Toast with Hazelnut-Pepita Butter

    Savory fruit toast is the new avocado toast. Other combinations we’re crushing on: lemony yogurt with cucumbers, almond butter and pears.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Astrid Chastka, Food Styling by Olivia Mack Anderson
    9/11

    Classic Carrot-Coconut Cake

    A healthy dose of ginger and cinnamon adds warming spice to this delicious mash-up of two of our favorite cakes. Cream cheese frosting finishes it beautifully.

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  • Photo by Alex Lau, Prop Styling by Kalen Kaminski, Food Styling by Sue Li
    10/11

    Onion-Dip Potato Chips

    These homemade onion-flavored chips just might be more addictive than the store-bought versions.

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