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  1. The best dessert to celebrate rhubarb season ow.ly/bfNlR (corrected link)
  2. The best dessert to celebrate rhubarb season su.pr/38OQNj
  3. Nothing's more appropriate than fried chicken and potato salad for a Memorial Day picnic su.pr/2CyF0n
  4. The best spring-inspired stir-fry su.pr/2nFDuI
  5. Have you ever eaten asparagus raw? There's a special way to prepare it but it's easier than you think. ow.ly/aMP2s
  6. For the love of radishes su.pr/2FftAb
  7. Warm or chilled, this ramp and sorrel soup is tart, oniony and refreshing ow.ly/azUsQ
  8. Looking for the elusive ramps? I've got them in a delicious pasta dish with chile flakes and toasted breadcrumbs. ow.ly/auQj0
  9. Are you an arugula lover? How do you enjoy it? su.pr/1tHZhe
  10. My new found love for ricotta! Here it's topped with olive oil, fava beans and herbs for a great appetizer. su.pr/2Kr9dd
  11. Have you tried the other asparagus? su.pr/2wkMdC
  12. Craving something spicy? This tongue-tingling Sichuan green beans recipe will have you hot and bothered. su.pr/4BWdpe
  13. These wine-braised lamb shanks have a bit of Spanish flair. They make a great main course for Passover or Easter. ow.ly/a730A
  14. I'm considering redoing my kitchen using this pale shade of green starting with the backsplash. Too retro? huff.to/HUDk9E
  15. Nothing says spring more like asparagus! In this recipe it's roasted with tomatoes and gets dressed with vinaigrette. ow.ly/a422N
  16. Do you make the best chocolate chip cookies? Enter @KitchenDaily's contest for a chance to win a prize! huff.to/GY1GPL
  17. So wanted a burger for lunch but my fave spot Burger Creations is closed. Sad face.
  18. @kristenaiken @csterl @joesatran Can't wait to try!
  19. While waiting for it to feel like spring, I'm still enjoying wintery dishes, like lentils. Try this warm lentil salad. su.pr/1eILW4
  20. Are you a banana lover or hater? If there's one dessert that could turn a hater into a lover it's bananas foster. ow.ly/9RqWH