A butterflied whole chicken cooks evenly — in the oven or on the grill — and is a prime candidate for a spice rub.

Susie Middleton

The fragrance and flavor that fresh strawberries lend to any kind of cake is heavenly, which is why I advocate putting them in muffins.

Susie Middleton

In the spirit of simplicity, here’s a classic way to serve fresh strawberries – with a few little twists. You could also add a bit of finely chopped crystallized ginger or lime zest to the mix if you like.

Susie Middleton

For crispy "oven-fried" chicken, try an enameled cast-iron pan.

Susie Middleton

Spring veggies, meet peanut noodles.

Susie Middleton

To make the most of local sea scallops, sear first, then serve with creamy mashed potatoes and crispy sautéed asparagus.

Susie Middleton

Cutting asparagus on the bias yields pretty pieces that cook quickly and evenly in a saute or stir-fry pan.

Susie Middleton

Quick-braising is an excellent technique for cooking thick spears of asparagus.

Susie Middleton

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