Vegetarian

There's no better way to enjoy beautiful spring vegetables than on simple buttery puff pastry with all the accoutrements. We borrowed this recipe from Tom Aikens' cookbook, Fresh, so we'd have a platform for all this farmers market produce we've been Instagramming non-stop. Hey, what would you do if presented with a spring vegetable tart this aesthetically pleasing?  

We were very excited to receive Deborah Madison's new cookbook, Vegetable Literacy, because a Deborah Madison cookbook means good vegetarian food is about to hit the table. Like, really good. Don't miss the meat good. First up, a hearty braised fennel dish that doesn't have to hang out on the sidelines.

Sweet gem is a mild, tender baby lettuce like a mini-head of Bibb or butter. Massaging the dressing gently into the leaves before plating ensures every leaf gets a good dose, and make sure you allow the mozzarella to come to room temperature before serving.