Main Dishes

Asparagus Gouda Tart

Buttery puff pastry and fresh spring asparagus make this asparagus gouda tart the perfect spring supper.

Main Dishes

French-Style Tuna Sandwiches (Pan Bagnat)

The bold flavors of salade Niçoise informed this simple and sophisticated sandwich. Wrap it up in parchment paper to take to the beach or serve it on a platter at home.

Beverages

Watermelon-Cucumber Cooler

This colorful combination of watermelon, cucumber, mint, and lime juice makes an ultra-refreshing summer drink.

Desserts

Picnic Rhubarb Cake

Fresh rhubarb adds the perfect amount of sweet-tart to this easy rhubarb cake recipe from the Yankee archives. Enjoy it as a snack cake with coffee, or dress it up for dessert with a layer of frosting, fresh whipped cream, or a scoop of ice cream.

Fish & Seafood

Easy Baked Jumbo Shrimp

This easy recipe for baked jumbo shrimp pairs fresh shrimp with butter, lemon, garlic, and fresh herbs with impressive results.

Salads

Spring Dinner Salad with Honey-Mustard Vinaigrette

Here’s a dish inspired by the most traditional of Yankee foods: boiled dinner. Cabbage, potatoes, carrots, peas, chives, and radishes all combine to form the base of the salad, while prosciutto stands in for the corned beef.

Unlock Your Roots – One Free Account, Endless Discoveries.

Get access to New England templates, research tools, and more.