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Asparagus With Walnuts, Parmesan and Brown Butter

Here's a sophisticated yet simple way to prepare spring's trademark vegetable. Steam the asparagus. Brown a knob of butter in a sauté pan and toss in a handful of chopped walnuts, garlic and fresh thyme (lemon thyme if you can find it). Whisk in a 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese, then pour over your awaiting asparagus. Dive in.

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Corn, Tomato and Basil Chowder

This summer corn chowder is flavored with lime juice and basil and is nearly as light and fresh as a salad — until you add the optional dollop of crème fraîche.

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Sun-Cooked Strawberry Preserves

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Cold Salad: Tomatoes and Basil

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Warm Corn Salad With Saffron

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Olive-Oil Poached Halibut Nuggets With Garlic and Mint