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Saffron pasta with sugar snap peas, Parmesan, and black pepper. A minimalist five-ingredient pasta dish where the golden saffron and crisp spring peas do all the talking.

Rhubarb cheesecake with tart rhubarb sauce swirled into a lemon-scented cream cheese filling and spooned over the top. A creamy, spring-bright dessert with that signature sweet-and-sour bite.

Puffy omelet made with separated eggs, started on the stovetop and finished in the oven. Light as a cloud with a golden top that springs back when touched.

Green garlic soup au gratin with slow-sauteed spring garlic, beef broth, buttered toast, and melted Parmesan. A seasonal twist on French onion soup using young garlic stalks.

Pan-seared halibut over a mashed fava bean purée with fresh mint and lemon zest. A spring dinner that bridges tender flaky fish with grassy, herbaceous mashed favas.

Rhubarb-apple crunch layers tart rhubarb and sliced apples under a brown sugar oat crumble, baked until bubbling. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream for a spring dessert.

Turning now to cooking with cheese, here's a recipe for a yummy spinach and cheese soufflé. This recipe comes from Lynne Kaplan, a chef who owns the Victoria House Bed & Breakfast in Spring Lake, NJ. For a gourmet B&B check them out at victoriahouse.net.

Spiced rhubarb-strawberry pie with a hint of pumpkin pie spice setting it apart from standard versions. Lattice-topped and baked hot for bubbling juice and golden crust. A spring classic with autumn warmth.

Tired of the same old leaf lettuce salad? Then try this tasty recipe that uses bulghur and tomatoes.

Strawberry rhubarb pie with quick-cooking tapioca for a thick, glossy filling under a buttery lattice crust. Tart and sweet spring fruit pie with a clean slice every time.

Lemon mousse cake with a tender shortbread crust and a cloud-light citrus mousse stabilized with gelatin. A three-layer chilled dessert that slices clean and tastes like spring.

Asian peanut sauce with peanut butter, soy sauce, chili oil, garlic, and brewed tea for a smooth base. A spicy, savory dipping sauce for noodles, spring rolls, and satay.

Old-fashioned pineapple rhubarb marmalade with chopped figs and lemon. A spring preserve that captures peak rhubarb season in jars. Sweet, tart, and built for biscuits or buttered toast.

Scalloped rhubarb baked with buttered bread crumbs and sugar until the rhubarb is tender and the top is golden. A simple, old-fashioned spring dessert with just five ingredients.

Stewed rhubarb is the simplest spring compote: rhubarb and sugar simmered into a tart-sweet sauce. Spoon over yogurt, ice cream, pancakes, or eat it straight from the jar.

Rhubarb pecan muffins with fresh orange juice and orange zest for a tart, nutty, citrus-bright spring bake. A quick-mix muffin that uses seasonal rhubarb in every bite.