While asparagus in our local markets cost about $4/pound in the off-season, when they are plentiful in the spring, I can find them closer to $1/pound. (That’s why my mother advises me, “Always buy your food in season. Saves money, tastes better.”) You’ll also find broccoli, fennel, and chard, watercress, arugula, and mustard greens, as well as leeks, spring garlic, and spring onions. What’s in season in March? Asparagus Asparagus start showing up at the markets in February, but really come into force in March and April....

Maybe, maybe not. In any case, this one is a family favorite, combining a potpourri of colorful vegetables with the creamy texture of white beans. Want to make those beans from scratch? Here’s how to make them on the stovetop or in a pressure cooker. Serve with ground pepper and bread.

(That said, if you must, must have scorching heat in your chili, there are ways to do that while still keeping the chili white. Read through the comments for some ideas.) Video: How to Make White Chicken Chili Ingredients for White Chicken Chili Personally, I love the flavors of mild Anaheim or hatch green chiles with chicken, white beans, and Monterey jack cheese. It’s like a stew version of my favorite chicken burrito....

These White Chocolate Peppermint French Macarons are inspired by classic peppermint candies with their signature red and white swirled tops. They have a delicate chewy texture. The filling, a white chocolate peppermint ganache, is smooth and creamy with just the right amount of peppermint extract. What is a French Macaron? The cookies of a macaron are made with blanched almond meal and a meringue. Macarons can be made in almost any flavor you can imagine, with the flavoring almost always added to the filling....

Even if we don’t happen to be growing it, at least one neighbor does and we usually find ourselves with quite a few extra large zucchini batons. This zucchini bread recipe is one of my favorites from my childhood. It is adapted from a recipe in a 1974 Sunset magazine that has the oddly delicious addition of crushed pineapple in the batter. It’s a wonderfully moist and sweet quick bread!...

Searching for more inspiration, we asked our readers to give us their go-to, easy summer dinner ideas. Here are 15 responses that won’t leave us sweating dinner. Keep It Cool with Salads, Noodles, and Cold Soups “Pasta salad with a Greek vinaigrette filled with fresh vegetables and meats and cheeses.” — Elaine Manley-Santacroce “Cobb salad with fresh romaine lettuce and a creamy dill dressing!” — Heather Campbell “Gazpacho (maybe with halved poached shrimp and avocado), prosciutto, melon, and marconas....

What better time of year to explore another culture’s food? While these recipes themselves may not be traditional fare from their respective countries, they all pay homage to great cuisines. They also have accessible ingredient lists making it easy for you to explore new cultures. Consider this step one in trying something new! New to Meal Planning? Start here! Need More Meal Planning Ideas? We Have You Covered!

All it takes is a bit of inspiration to tweak all of those garden greens into something you’d want to center your meals around. The simple addition of starches like noodles or rice can elevate your salads to entrée-level status. But don’t stop there! Mix in your favorite proteins like shrimp or chicken. This week’s meals are all spins on salad—some with greens and some without. You can make them as they are, lighten them up, or fill them out....

My suggestion is to switch things up as much as you comfortably can. Sometimes that takes the form of using a new ingredient, but one of the simplest ways to avoid a cooking rut is to change up your cooking methods. If you’re only doing stovetop meals, you won’t find things as exciting after the 4th night of cooking. This week, you’re going to put the Instant Pot to work, have fun stir-frying in a wok (if you have one), and make use of the grill—maybe for the last time this summer....

You simply shake or stir (more on that debate below!) with ice and pour the chilled alcohol into a glass. This is an excellent choice for a cocktail when you want the elegance of a martini, but not as much alcohol. While a classic or extra dry martini is fun for some, others prefer cocktails that are equally savory but have lower alcohol. A halfsies martini is all about the ratio change to make it a more approachable, palatable, and drinkable cocktail....

The most festive season of the year is on the horizon, and we’re ready to celebrate. Of course a pretty, red cocktail is in order and this one knocks it out of the park with a light, smoky mezcal and Pure Leaf Cherry Hibiscus Herbal Tea. Made with ginger juice or liqueur, this three-ingredient cocktail balances striking character and utter simplicity And despite its holiday facade, it’s truly a cocktail for all seasons....

The downside of the air fryer, as always, is depending on the size of your air fryer, you can only make a few of these burgers at once so it’s not exactly right for a huge BBQ. But the plus side is that it’s very fast, cooks the burgers evenly without flipping them, and you’ve never had cheese as melty as air-fryer melted cheese. So, let’s dig in and make some delicious air fryer burgers!...

My friend Alden (age 8) and her sister Piper (my goddaughter, age 5) took me clam digging this weekend. It wasn’t exactly what I expected. Although we went out in low tide, we still had to get chest deep in the water to find a sandy spot to scrape the bottom of with our toes. We found about 6 empty shells or rocks for every intact clam. We were out for more than an hour, shoulders sunburned and toes scraped, nearly stung by red jellyfish, and managed to get a grand total of 9 clams (3 clams each)....

The best part is, today’s grocery stores carry more products that align with the ever-growing demand for global food. Once hard-to-find ingredients are now readily available at your local market. If you can’t find what you need in the global foods aisle, check out the health food section, where you’re bound to find specialty ingredients like rice noodles and coconut milk. Ask an Expert! Andrea Nguyen To learn more about exploring Vietnamese food in my own home, I turned to an expert in Vietnamese cooking, celebrated cookbook author Andrea Nguyen....

Online wine classes are the perfect way to quench your literal thirst for wine. You can take a course about the best food and wine pairings or uncover a wine region you’ve never explored, right from the comfort of your own home. The virtual offerings are extensive these days, so what’s actually worth your time? These are our top picks for the best online wine classes. Best Online Wine Classes of 2022 Best Overall: Corkbuzz Best for Beginners: Wine School of Philadelphia Best In-Depth Focus: The Cellar Muse Best Free Wine Class: Coursera’s Wine Tasting: Sensory Techniques for Wine Analysis via UC Davis...

Shortcake biscuits are easy to make with Bisquick because you don’t have to worry about leavening (it’s already in the mix), or cutting in cold butter (stir in melted butter instead). All you need is some sugar, milk, butter, and a baking pan. Drop spoonfuls of dough on a greased baking pan, and bake in a 425°F oven. They’re done in about 10 minutes! For some odd reason, Bisquick no longer shows the sweet shortcake biscuit recipe on their box....

If you were looking for a chocolate cake that represented the excesses of the 1980s, I cannot think of a better one than this! No frosting, but with those ingredients, who needs frosting? The Famous Silver Palate Chocolate Cake Since Julee Rosso and Sheila Lukins introduced the world to this cake decades ago it has become part of our national baking repertoire. It’s like a pound cake, but with dark chocolate....

While pumpkin gets all the attention in sweet dishes, butternut squash is actually better in many baked goods. It’s naturally sweeter and creamier and adds a moist richness to this delightful bread. Butternut squash bread hits all the right notes for a breakfast loaf—moist but tender, sweet but not too sweet. It has just the right amount of spice, enough to celebrate the season without overpowering the squash. Equal parts oil and butter ensure a flavorful loaf that will stay moist for days....

The trick to a successful fondue (other than the obvious one of having wonderful people around with whom to share it) is to ensure that the cheese dipping sauce stays smooth. Cheese has a propensity to get stringy or to “seize up” into clumps—the fat separating from the proteins. 5 Tips to Making Perfect Cheese Fondue Use the right cheese: Avoid cheeses that are stringy when melted, like cheddar or Mozzarella....