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14 Fresh Dinner Ideas — Asparagus Agnolotti, Spring Lamb Chops & More

Spring is finally showing up on the plate — asparagus agnolotti, scallops with pea purée, lamb chops, and a wildcard Apollo chicken you need to try.

Rhys Lawson

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Mar 29, 2026

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14 Fresh Dinner Ideas — Chili Hanger Steak, Truffle Lamb Shank, Cherry Wellington & More

Apr 5, 2026

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14 Fresh Dinner Ideas — Chili Hanger Steak, Truffle Lamb Shank, Cherry Wellington & More

From spiced chicken thighs to fava bean agnolotti, toasted ravioli with a twist, and a pork wellington that's easier than it looks.

Rhys Lawson

Mar 29, 2026

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14 Fresh Dinner Ideas — Asparagus Agnolotti, Spring Lamb Chops & More

Spring is finally showing up on the plate — asparagus agnolotti, scallops with pea purée, lamb chops, and a wildcard Apollo chicken you need to try.

Rhys Lawson

14 Fresh Dinner Ideas — Osso Buco, Spring Pea Ravioli & More

Mar 22, 2026

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14 Fresh Dinner Ideas — Osso Buco, Spring Pea Ravioli & More

Slow-braised veal, spring pasta, grilled branzino, and 11 more dinners worth making this week.

Rhys Lawson

14 Fresh Dinner Ideas — Jerk Fish Tacos, Miso Black Cod & More

Mar 15, 2026

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14 Fresh Dinner Ideas — Jerk Fish Tacos, Miso Black Cod & More

From shrimp and grits to birria tacos, lamb souvlaki, and a black cod worth clearing your schedule for.

Rhys Lawson

14 Fresh Dinner Ideas — Bulgogi Noodles, Buttery Scallops, Salmon Tikka & More

Mar 8, 2026

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14 Fresh Dinner Ideas — Bulgogi Noodles, Buttery Scallops, Salmon Tikka & More

From Korean bulgogi noodles to Moroccan meatballs, spring pea ravioli, and a rack of lamb that's easier than it looks.

Rhys Lawson

14 Fresh Dinner Ideas — Crab Cakes, Chimichurri Steak & Salmón a la Diabla

Mar 1, 2026

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14 Fresh Dinner Ideas — Crab Cakes, Chimichurri Steak & Salmón a la Diabla

From wonton soup to coconut curry seafood rice. 14 diverse, elevated dinners to cook this week.

Rhys Lawson

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14 Fresh Dinner Ideas — Asparagus Agnolotti, Spring Lamb Chops & More

From the archive

14 Fresh Dinner Ideas — Chili Hanger Steak, Truffle Lamb Shank, Cherry Wellington & More

14 Fresh Dinner Ideas — Asparagus Agnolotti, Spring Lamb Chops & More

14 Fresh Dinner Ideas — Osso Buco, Spring Pea Ravioli & More

14 Fresh Dinner Ideas — Jerk Fish Tacos, Miso Black Cod & More

14 Fresh Dinner Ideas — Bulgogi Noodles, Buttery Scallops, Salmon Tikka & More

14 Fresh Dinner Ideas — Crab Cakes, Chimichurri Steak & Salmón a la Diabla

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