This appetizer is our Asian take on the meatball.

Make sure to buy the larger dried shrimp and select those that are bright pink or pink-orange.

Salad in blossom: Nasturtium petals, the color of the ever-present Scandinavian sun, top off a mix of tender greens and roasted potatoes and beets.

A whole mackerel or bluefish is about 2 feet long, so you will just be able to fit it on an angle in a large rectangular gas grill or a wide oven.

Matzo meal: These blintzes will win raves for their delicate texture and soft centers.

This delicate gumbo has bits of pink ham hock in a sea of leafy greens. There’s no okra or filé here, but an abundance of vegetables makes the soup a satisfying spring tonic....

Our recipe makes enough batter for 2 crêpes, even though you’ll only need 1 for this hors d'oeuvre.