Pan-Seared Balsamic Baby Squash

Pan-Seared Balsamic Baby Squash

Picked before maturity, these little squashes have a crunch and sweetness that is unparalleled in their adult counterparts. I like them best cooked quickly and simply -- I’d hate to overshadow the delicate taste and texture we look forward to all year long. Read more about this recipe at VeganYumYum.

Capellini With Cockle Clams And Lemon-Butter Sauce

Capellini With Cockle Clams And Lemon-Butter Sauce

This pasta dish is bursting with the briny taste of cockle clams and the freshness of Roma tomatoes and sweet basil leaves -- all happily married in a light and inviting lemon-butter sauce. Read more about this recipe at Rasa Malaysia.

Salmon And Caviar Croque Monsieur With Watercress Salad

Salmon And Caviar Croque Monsieur With Watercress Salad

Firm, thin slices of pullman bread work best for the sandwiches of this elegant first course. You can use American paddlefish caviar or even salmon roe instead of caviar for the center of each croque monsieur. Read more about this recipe at the Washington Post.