Spring Gatherings - Casual Food to Enjoy with Family and Friends

The final book in the Seasonal Gatherings series, Spring Gatherings from award-winning cooking teacher and cookbook author Rick Rodgers shares the traditional dishes of the spring holidays with some new twists for your party table. Like its three companion volumes, Spring Gatherings offers simple and simply delicious fare that showcases the season’s produce, focusing on local and sustainable foods. Profusely illustrated with beautiful color photographs, Spring Gatherings evokes the season with wonderful dishes particular to this time of growth and renewal.

From holiday feasts to casual get-togethers, find your new favorite recipes:

Holiday Main Courses: Master a perfect Roast Rack of Lamb with Mint Béarnaise for Easter or an Oven-Braised Beef Brisket for a memorable Passover seder. Fresh Spring Appetizers: Welcome guests with vibrant starters like Fava Bean and Mint "Hummus" or a Frittata with Asparagus, Prosciutto, and Chèvre. Seasonal Side Dishes: Celebrate the best of the farmers’ market with simple, elegant sides like Roasted Asparagus with Caesar Dressing and a rich Potato and Green Garlic Gratin. Classic Spring Desserts: End your meal on a sweet note with timeless treats, from a crowd-pleasing Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie to tangy Key Lime Meringue Bars.