These creamed fava beans with tarragon would be a perfect side dish for Easter, or any spring meal. That recipe, plus Spam for Easter and brunch ideas, below. More

We just saw these photos at Martha Stewart, and they reminded us of this post last year where Chris used his cute egg cup collection as decoration for his Easter table. He put egg-shaped candles in his egg cups, but Martha's filling hers with tiny little bouquets. Do you have egg cups lying around your house? More

Are you planning lamb for Easter lunch? Are you considering it but feeling nervous because you've never cooked it before? Braising a lamb shank or cooking some lamb chops in a fry pan is really no more complicated than doing the same to pork, but it feels that way to us—maybe because lamb is more expensive, so we're afraid of messing it up. Below, we've got five recipes that look straightforward and delicious. More

Easter Sunday is this weekend, April 12th, and the Orthodox church's Easter Sunday (often called Pascha) is next Sunday, April 19th. That means there is going to be a lot of good food on tables this week and next, and we're curious: what are your very favorite Easter recipes? More

Are you making lamb for Easter or Passover? This traditional meat is very easy to prepare; its rich taste and tender texture almost always come through. It's certainly easier than the Thanksgiving turkey! We also love how lamb is so right for the spring herbs popping up, and this recipe showcases those fresh herbs and garlic.

The thing we like best, though, about this recipe is that it lends itself well to leftovers. Watch for another recipe in a couple of days that will put any roasted lamb leftovers to equally delicious use. More

Take a look at this butter lamb, sent to us by reader Ron. A butter lamb on the Easter table is an old Polish Catholic tradition. Usually people make a butter lamb using a mold, but Ron says that this is the older, more traditional way to do it — no mold required. More

We noticed this elegant table setting at the Chicago Flower & Garden Show last month and thought it would be perfect for an Easter brunch.

Of course, we can't recommend using an artichoke merely for decoration. What a shame that would be! So instead, we have a few of suggestions for turning this idea into a completely edible dish. More

It is April already; Spring is almost in the air and important holidays like Easter and Passover are upon us next week. As ever, these holidays are times for special family gatherings, laughing and feasting together. Households all over are busy working on menus and what wines to serve. Whether you are celebrating Easter or Passover, here are a few wines that I think will complement your meal well. More

Take a look at these little guys — do they look familiar? They should! More

Two big spring celebrations with lots of good food traditions are fast approaching: Passover, which begins at sundown a week from today, April 8, and Easter, celebrated Sunday April 12.

Here's a post to get a conversation going... More