Spring

What to Cook This Weekend: May 17–19

Ease into grilling season with a mixed-grill dinner. Dive into a pickled ramp project. And bake an easy strawberry cake.
Grilled shrimp chorizo asparagus and cabbage with a cilantro sour cream sauce all on a blue platter.
Food styling by Olivia Mack Anderson, Photo by Chelsea Kyle
  • Grilled shrimp chorizo asparagus and cabbage with a cilantro sour cream sauce all on a blue platter.
    Food styling by Olivia Mack Anderson, Photo by Chelsea Kyle
    1/11

    Shrimp and Chorizo Mixed Grill

    This crowd-pleasing surf-and-turf dinner features lots of fresh spring asparagus, making it just the thing for your next backyard gathering.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Kate Buckens
    2/11

    Strawberry Cake

    Baked in a pie dish, this simple butter cake gets topped with fresh strawberries just before hitting the oven. Serve it warm—and make sure you have some whipped cream on hand.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Cyd McDowell
    3/11

    Monte Cristo Sandwiches

    A delightfully mustardy version of the battered and fried turkey, ham, and cheese sandwiches.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Katherine Sacks
    4/11

    Spring Pea Butter with Shallot and Lemon

    Spread it on toast, stir into pasta, or slather on grilled meats for the springiest meal ever.

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  • Photo by Eva Kolenko, Food Styling by Susie Theodorou, Prop Styling by Kalen Kaminski
    5/11

    Braised Artichokes with Tomatoes and Mint

    All your favorite classic Italian flavors plus a hit of fresh mint make these braised artichokes an absolutely irresistible spring side.

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  • Photo by Alex Lau, Prop Styling by Heather Greene, Food Styling by Susie Theodorou
    6/11

    Butter-Roasted Halibut with Asparagus and Olives

    Vegetables that are best served crisp-tender are a great accompaniment to a slow-roasted fish because they will come out perfectly cooked at the same time.

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    11/11

    Pickled Ramps

    Make ramp season last longer by pickling as many as you can get your hands on.

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