Citrus
Strawberry, Grapefruit, and Chamomile Brunch Punch
This summery, bright punch is no wilting flower, thanks to a proper dose of bourbon.
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Our Food Editor's Absolute, All-Time Favorite Recipes
Every once in a while, Epi's Food Director digs deep into the Epicurious database and pulls out the highest-rated recipes for lasagna, chocolate chip cookies, French onion soup, and other home-cook classics. Then she tears those recipes apart, taking the best element from each and combining those elements to make the ultimate recipe—a "frankenrecipe," if you will. And you will—especially after you taste those cookies.
Raw Asparagus Salad with Breadcrumbs, Walnuts, and Mint
Make this dish before you do any cooked asparagus dishes, at the start of the season when you get pristine spears. At first glance, the dish looks kind of “meh,” but once you taste it, the flavor and texture blow you away. Be sure to cut the asparagus very thin.
Spicy Herb Mayonnaise
Homemade mayo, much like hollandaise sauce, takes a little practice to get the knack. It’s like learning to ride a bicycle—once you’ve mastered the technique, it’ll be with you for life. Be sure to come prepared, armed with a whisk and some extra patience. It’s really all about whisking continuously as you slowly stream the oil into the egg yolks, little by little, letting the yolks take in every drop of oil. Slow and steady wins the race—this exquisite, delectable, over-the-top-awesome race.
Lemon Buttermilk Ice
Serve this icy granita-like dessert with warm Rhubarb Turnovers, or all on its own as a refreshingly tart, light summer dessert.
Blood Orange–Champagne Ice Cream Float
This citrusy dessert cocktail is a great way to use up any leftover Champagne or sparkling wine.
Garlic Mojo Sauce
It's not just a marinade—this classic mojo sauce can also be spooned over chicken or fish for a piquant finishing touch, and deployed as a flavorful stir-in for rice.
Spring Pea Butter
Spread it on toast, stir into pasta, or slather on grilled meats for the springiest meal ever.
Pea and Prosciutto Salad
Toss blanched snap peas and English peas with arugula and a mustardy vinaigrette, then drape with prosciutto for an elegant spring salad.
One-Skillet Chicken with Orzo
Orzo is cooked in the drippings from roasted chicken thighs in a comforting and impressive one-skillet dish that will start the week off right.
Pasta With Baby Artichokes, Mascarpone, and Hazelnuts
The braised baby artichokes in this recipe may be a labor of love, but the lemon mascarpone sauce is 30-seconds-and-done.
Artichokes Braised in Lemon and Olive Oil
Simmered and later sauced in a lemony olive oil spiced with fennel and coriander seeds, artichokes absorb a complex blend of gorgeous flavors. The tender, juicy hearts bronze in a hot skillet just before serving, adding depth to this delicate dish.
Spanish Frittata With Herby Yogurt and Greens
This recipe calls for potatoes, but it would be just as good with any leftover cooked veggies.
Golden Pull-Apart Cake With Walnuts and Apricot Jam
Aranygaluska—also called golden dumpling cake, butter puffs, and monkey bread—has been extolled by Jewish immigrants from Hungary for years.
Horseradish and Beet Sauce
An adaptation of the tasty sauce from the short-lived Kutsher’s Restaurant in New York, perfect for Passover Seder.
Harira (Spiced Moroccan Vegetable Soup With Chickpeas)
This comforting vegetarian chickpea and lentil soup features warming spices and a hit of lemon juice.
How to Pull Off Our 4-Fork Easter Dinner Without a Hitch
Here's how to bring it all together smoothly, so you can enjoy the dinner as much as your guests.
Doughnuts with Grapefruit Curd and Citrus Sugar
You will never eat a better doughnut than the one you make yourself, still hot out of the oil.
Soy-Sauce-and-Citrus-Marinated Chicken
Most. Flavor-packed. Chicken. Ever.