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All your holiday favorites come together to make the most adorable Easter candy board. Who says acharcuterie boardhas to be savory? This candy and dessert board takes its inspiration from Easter, with a whole host ofholiday-themed sweets and treats. Credit:Joy Howard It also features two homemade recipesLavender Shortbread Cookies and Bird’s Nest Cookiesto make it extra festive. Next, lay the largest sweets such as the baked goods and chocolate bunny on the platter....

Pretty in pink, this Easter punch is perfect for spring gatherings. It’s easy, toojust pour everything into a pitcher, and you’re done. Fresh strawberries and grapefruit enhance the flavor and color of this bright punch. Credit:Greg DuPree; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn What Is Easter Punch? It may contain alcoholoften vodka or rumor be made alcohol-free for the whole family to enjoy. Simply combine all of the ingredients in a large pitcher or bowl, then garnish with additional fresh fruit....

We’ll be eating these for breakfast and dessert. This recipe for easy Blackberry Turnovers makes the most of seasonalblackberries, transforming them into a dreamy mini-pie filling. That’s right: No utensils required. Credit: Greg Dupree; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Kathleen Varner You’ll want to use this amount of filling, as it will shrink down as it bakes. If desired, re-crisp the pastries in the oven. Stir together blackberries, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and lemon zest....

It doesn’t get more classic than buttermilk cornbread. Serve it steaming with plenty of butter and a generous bowl ofsoupto dunk it in. Ingredients 1/4cupbacon drippings 2cupscornmeal mix 1/2tsp.baking soda 2largeeggs 1 1/2cupsbuttermilk Directions Preheat oven to 425F. Credit:Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Prissy Lee Montiel Place bacon drippings in a 9-inch cast-iron skillet, and heat in oven 5 minutes. Stir together cornmeal mix, baking soda, eggs, and buttermilk in a bowl just until combined....

Easy chicken and dumplings is a great weeknight dinner. Deli-roasted chicken, cream of chicken soup, and canned biscuits make a quick-and-tasty version of classicchicken and dumplings. Beth Dreiling Hontzas Ingredients 1(32-oz.) Deli-roasted chicken, cream of chicken soup, and canned biscuits make a quick-and-tasty version of classic chicken and dumplings.Credit:Beth Dreiling Hontzas container low-sodium chicken broth 3cupsshredded cooked chicken (about 1 1/2 lb.) 1(10 3/4-oz.) can reduced-fat cream of chicken soup...

Upgrade your desserts with this tangy easy cream cheese frosting. Add easy cream cheese frosting to your favorite layer cake or cupcakes for an instant upgrade. We especially love it on thisFresh Apple Cake. Credit: Hannah Zimmerman Softened cream cheese and butter are beaten together for a creamy result. Powdered sugar and salt are beaten in, and vanilla is stirred in at the end. In just minutes you have a fluffy, tangy frosting ready to top any dessert you choose....

Not only is it cute, but it’s one way to ensure your kids eat their fruit! Ingredients 3cups(about 12 3/4 oz.) Whisk together buttermilk and eggs in a separate bowl; gradually stir into flour mixture. Credit: Tjahjono Soekardjk Gently stir in butter. Let stand 5 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat a buttered griddle to 350F. Cook pancakes until tops are covered with bubbles and edges look dry, about 3 minutes. Flip and cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes....

Ready in 25 minutes, this is a perfect weeknight meal. Remember to reserve a cup of pasta cooking water before you drain the cooked linguine. Substitute chicken stock for the wine, if desired. Credit:Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Lydia Pursell; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer Ingredients 1/4cupplus 1 1/2 tsp. Add 1/4 cup of the salt, and stir until dissolved. Add pasta, and cook until al dente, about 9 minutes. Reserve 1 cup cooking water; set aside with pasta....

The viscosity and flavor are limited only by how much time you put into the project. Here are two ways to make easy substitutions for tomato paste. The mixture will thicken as it bubbles. Credit: Michelle Arnold/Eye Em/Getty Images Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened and reduced by about two-thirds. A 14.5-ounce can of tomatoes should yield about 2/3 cup (6 ounces) of tomato paste.

It’s ready in under an hour. Jennifer Davick Use this easy taco soup to change up taco night during the fall and winter months. We suggest offering corn chips and shredded Cheddar cheese as toppings for this easy taco soup. Credit:Jennifer Davick Ingredients 1 lb. ground beef 2 (16-oz.) cans pinto beans, drained and rinsed 1 (16-oz.) package frozen cut green beans 1 (15-oz.) can ranch beans, undrained 1 (14.5-oz.)...

I did it because I had to. I got baptized in the smoke very early and it took me awhile to develop a love for it. But it was a chore growing up as a kid. So, I had to figure out how long and what I wanted to do with it." Ryan Mitchell “Cooking barbecue and playing good music is just a good harmony. It’s a good feeling....

Bring the seasonal flavors of eggnog to the soft, chewy classic snickerdoodle cookie. They have crisp edges that give way to tender interiors with just the right amount of chew. Theres also the slightest bit of tang from the cream of tartar that you expect from a good snickerdoodle. Credit:Brian Woodcock; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn; Prop Stylist: Lydia Pursell Thewhite chocolatedrizzle makes for an eye-catching presentation, as well as a bit of added sweetness....

This simple and refreshing batch cocktail recipe is perfect for springtime celebrations. Cue the cocktail party. Whether you’reporch-sippingor lounging in the backyard, these fragrant, floral cocktails charm on all occasions. Credit: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Styling: Katie Jacobs Club soda or sparkling water add a touch of extra fizz to this vibrant, three-ingredient cocktail. Not a fan of rose? Feel free to substitute Prosecco. No matter what liquor you choose, verify to look for good-quality rose or sparkling wine....