Easter

If there is a lot of liquid in the pan when the spinach is done, drain it before adding the beans.

This is ideal for a brunch party; the entire casserole can be assembled the night before so all that’s left to do is bake it the next day. And let’s be real: We’d happily eat it for dinner, too.

A pinch of salt makes everything taste better, including savory smoothies.

Like all good leafy greens, the giant pile of escarole leaves will wilt down dramatically as they cook.

Use your favorite nut—or mixed nuts—in place of the cashews.

You can crisp the shallots and hard-boil the eggs a day ahead, but wait until closer to serving time to make the yolk filling.

If you have a grill basket, this is a great time to use it. If not, lay the ramps perpendicular to the grill grates so they don’t slip through.

These breezy cocktails are the kind of thing you can drink all afternoon.

Thinner links of merguez sausage are ideal for these nibbles, but if you can’t find them, just halve larger ones lengthwise into quarters before wrapping in pastry.

If your ham is larger (say, in the 14–16-pound range), it will take about an hour longer to get hot. Learn how to make the ham in this video.