Apricot Bourbon Smash

Tamarind Dark and Stormy

Four-layer petit fours -- dainty and darling, these bite-size desserts are perfect for bridal and baby showers.

How to Clean and Prep Leeks

Radish tartines with bagna cauda butter -- a seasonal bite worth the minimal effort.

Ina Garten's celery and parmesan salad -- hearty and healthy, this crisp salad is a brown-bag lunch superstar.

Banana almond smoothie -- made with greek yogurt and almond butter, this silky-smooth and satisfying breakfast will keep you full all morning.

Michelle Obama's Minted Spring Pea Salad

White chocolate truffles -- impressive, yet easier than you'd think to make. They'd make for a great DIY Mother's Day gift!

Ribboned asparagus caesar salad -- a perfectly seasonal riff on the classic dish.

BBQ veggie tacos with grilled guacamole -- perfect for a backyard BBQ Cinco de Mayo celebration.

Spicy, smoky chipotle-tomatillo salsa.

Mushroom and goat cheese queso: a decidedly gourmet take on the decadent appetizer.

Zesty steak tacos -- weeknight fare that can easily be dressed up for a dinner party.

Strawberry rhubarb crumble with cardamom whipped cream -- a low-effort high-reward seasonal stunner.

Classic Guacamole

Sometimes simpler is better. Case in point, this three-ingredient snack/appetizer.

Ground beef tacos: a fast and easy weeknight staple.

Strawberry blended margaritas, sans sugar-rush.

Hummus, Sundried Tomato, and Pea Shoot Crostini

Celery Jalapeño Margarita

Lavender collins: toast to spring with this light and lovely lavender and vodka cocktail.

Chicken thighs with rhubarb-cucumber salsa. A fast and easy weeknight winner of a meal.

Nature Valley Oats 'n Honey Crunchy Granola Bars Recipe Hack

Four-cheese queso and chorizo dip is so wrong it's right.