Spring vegetable and herb risotto.

Spring vegetables and herbs are perfectly at home in risotto, a dish that’s easier to make than you think it is. Get the recipe.

Potato and thyme focaccia.

A visit to Eataly, the impressive Italian food emporium in Chicago, inspired this recipe for homemade focaccia with potatoes and thyme. Get the recipe.

Lovely Easter dishes.

Planning brunch or dinner for Easter Sunday? Here are a few recipe ideas to inspire you, from brunch-able quick breads to spring-y salads. Get the recipes!

Pecan cream cheese pound cake.

It’s been awhile since I shared a sweet recipe — and you’ll love this buttery-rich pound cake with cream cheese and pecans. Get the recipe.

Caprese salad with homemade ricotta.

We returned from Florida last week, with a stash of vine-ripened farmers’ market tomatoes. I whipped up a batch of homemade ricotta for a caprese salad. Get the recipe.

Beautiful salad with roast chicken, apple and pecans.

This beautiful salad with roast chicken, bell pepper, fennel and a spicy pecan dressing is one of our weeknight dinner staples. Get the recipe.

Easy butter-roasted chicken.

This roasted chicken with butter, honey and garlic is stupid-easy, and just as delicious. If you’ve never made roast chicken, now’s the time to try it. Get the recipe.