Content tagged with “Easter” (Page 17)

Banana Cake with Coconut-Cream Frosting
Combining traditional flavors with modern sensibilities, the creamed butter and sugar have been replaced with a simple...

Pineapple Coffee Cake
Nonfat plain yogurt stands in for sour cream to add moisture and tenderness to this lightened-up pineapple coffee cake...

Rhubarb Upside-Down Cake
Rosy-pink rhubarb makes a particularly pretty upside-down cake. We balanced the fruit's tang with a crunchy nut-...

Sunday Sausage Strata
The "strata" in this classic casserole are layers of bread, cheese and sausage baked in an egg-rich pudding.

Strawberries Dipped in Chocolate
A quick and healthy way to satisfy your chocolate craving.

Lemon Poppy-Seed Cake
We love that Bundt cakes don't demand frosting—just let a sweet lemon glaze run over the poppy-seed cake and you...

Apricot-Wheat Germ Muffins
Nutty toasted wheat germ and tangy dried apricots give these muffins a homey, satisfying flavor. Plumping dried fruit...

Baked Risotto Primavera
This updated spring classic calls for nutty-tasting short-grain brown rice instead of the traditional white arborio....

Mixed Greens with Berries & Honey-Glazed Hazelnuts
For a sophisticated starter, try this colorful salad, which marries fresh berries, caramelized nuts and tangy feta...

Mixed Berry-Almond Gratin
How simple and delicious are berries topped with a rich custard and baked into a crusty dessert (or breakfast) gratin....

Quick Pork Saute with Blackberries
A snappy pan sauce made with shallots, port and fruity blackberry nectar transforms basic pork chops into a special-...

Blueberry-Maple Muffins
Whole-wheat flour and flaxseeds give these maple syrup-sweetened blueberry muffins a delicious, nutty flavor. Compared...

Roasted Mango Sorbet
Switching from ice cream to sorbet is an excellent way to reduce saturated fat. This recipe, contributed by Diana...

Swirled Cheesecake Brownies
Made with whole-wheat flour, these decadent-tasting brownies have a beautiful marbled cheesecake topping. Cutting them...

Rustic Berry Tart
The secret to this free-form tart is the layer of ground almonds under the berries: it thickens the juices, prevents a...

Dark Roast Creme Brulee
Inspired by a recipe developed by Chef Patrick Grangien at Cafe Shelburne in Shelburne, Vermont, this lightened version...

Plum & Apple Compote with Vanilla Custard
Jennifer Sanders of Cambridge, Ontario, came up with this winning combination of plums and apples, which she stews into...

Mushroom & Leek Galette
Tote this savory tart to potlucks and holiday gatherings. It makes perfect party food because it is easy to eat while...

Strawberries-and-Cream Parfaits
To celebrate spring's fresh strawberries, our Test Kitchen jazzed up old-fashioned tapioca pudding. Grinding the...

Spiced Apple Cider Muffins
Cider doughnuts, a New England harvest treat, inspired these spice-happy muffins. A crumbly streusel topping made with...

Chocolate-Hazelnut Cake
Turn this moist, dense and truly chocolaty cake into an elegant dessert by garnishing each serving with a dollop of...

Multi-Grain Waffles
Traditional waffles are a butter-laden, high-carb indulgence, but they make the transition to good fats and smart carbs...

Melange of Roasted Baby Vegetables
Fresh thyme and a golden maple glaze season this attractive mixture of tiny root vegetables.

Leek, Asparagus & Herb Soup
Like a bouquet of fresh vegetables, this light but soothing soup is just the thing on a cool spring evening. It is...

Roasted Asparagus with Pine Nuts
Roasting is one of the easiest and tastiest ways to cook asparagus. Here we give it an extra flourish with a quick...