Spring

Pipián Verde con Pollo Serve with Classic Red Rice and tortillas.

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Active time: 15 min Start to finish: 20 min The tangy citrus and nutty flavors of the dressing make this asparagus a nice complement to the spiced chicken breast or to simply prepared fish.

The curd can be prepared up to four days ahead; the assembled tartlets, one day ahead.

A classic Austrian tart gets an American update with this cranberry and apricot filling.

Crisp, freshly cooked shrimp are wrapped in prosciutto slices, then set atop a salad of roasted peppers, garbanzo beans and artichokes tossed with a tangy dressing.

To prevent fingerprints or smudges, wear thin cotton gloves* while handling the eggs.

(BONET) This Piedmont specialty is made with two of the region's best-known products: chocolate and amaretti cookies. Begin preparing the dessert a day before serving. A slightly sparkling, floral and fruity Moscato d'Asti would complement it beautifully.

Here is a lovely seasonal dish that's fresh and delicate. Note that there is no raw fish in this recipe; the word sushi simply denotes that a dish features seasoned rice, which can be served with a variety of accompaniments, including raw seafood. This type of sushi is called chirashi-sushi (chirashi means "scattered"), and the rice is mixed with asparagus, thin strips of carrot, and cooked shrimp.

The chutney also works well as an accompaniment to chicken, duck or lamb.

(Pistachio Wafers Layered with Strawberries and Cream)