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A surprisingly easy sweet-tart lamb roast is just the thing to feed a crowd this Easter.

Wine spritzers are an excellent way to bluff your way through the wine hour. Spend your time and money on the accoutrements ("fancy" club soda, fresh garnishes, big ice cubes) instead of the main ingredient (wine) and still impress guests.

These old-fashioned marshmallows look beautiful in apothecary jars. Find one at a flea market, Williams-Sonoma, or on etsy.com.

Shredded coconut, which is cut more finely than the thick flaked type called for here, will work in a pinch.

Raspberries or blackberries can be swapped in for the blueberries.

Hot-smoked salmon, unlike cured, is fully cooked.

The frittata will be easier to remove from the skillet if it sits for a few minutes—the top will deflate and the edges will pull away from the pan.

This recipe, with its double dose of coconut, is a quinoa game-changer.

If you like, serve this with whipped cream or an extra dollop of yogurt.

Slow-roasted cod—simply topped with a zesty, rustic relish—is just the thing to brighten up any winter dinner party.

Using mature arugula leaves instead of the baby variety will make for a more peppery salsa. For a nice variation, try it with fresh basil and/or parsley.

A decadent side that goes with almost everything—even breakfast.

Without the hassle of breading and frying, eggplant Parmesan goes from special-occasion project to easy weeknight dinner.

You can cut and butter the bread well in advance, but don't bake it till guests arrive.

A light yet flavorful "stew" of tender leeks that comes together practically à la minute.

While waiting for a main course to finish cooking, you can make this simple salad with the remnants of a bunch of broccoli. Or, you can integrate the shaved broccoli, which is sweet, mild, and tender, into other lettuce-based salads, or julienne the strips for cabbage slaws.

You can dress this salad about half an hour in advance to no ill effect—the hearty greens can handle it.

These hot and sour pickles are great alongside the spread and frittata , and make a perfect garnish for the Bloody Beers .