Fennel dressing, bright with lemon juice, coats pleasantly bitter greens with an intriguing hint of licorice.

A version of this three-ingredient side dish used to figure in many cookbooks, this one comes directly from food editor Ian Knauer’s great-grandmother Elizabeth Macaulay....

The inner stalks of celery and fennel, plus soft chunks of mozzarella, add up to a clean, cool salad that’s quite striking.

Pair simply seared shrimp with spring spinach and citrus

A generous handful of mint leaves adds a tongue-tingling surprise, reinforcing this salad's zesty freshness.

The textural contrast of juicy ripe oranges and crisp endives is enhanced by a surprisingly complex vinaigrette containing sweet, spicy, and smoky flavors.

When you think of Brussels sprouts as tiny cabbages, this fluffy slaw makes brilliant sense. Pecorino cheese gives it salty tang and walnuts add crunch.