Fried Eggs With Ramps, Morels, and Bacon

There's not really much to say about fried eggs with ramps and morels sautéed in butter (and a little bacon fat), other than that, with the exception perhaps of a perfectly fresh everything bagel with cream cheese, it's my favorite breakfast.

Puffy Ramp Frittata

While at its simplest, a frittata is nothing more than beaten eggs with some mix-ins cooked in a skillet, I like to go the extra mile to make them puffy. Somewhere between a soufflé and a Spanish-style tortilla. Ramps and eggs are also natural partners, and there are few egg recipes simpler for a crowd than a frittata.

Spring Ramp and Asparagus Frittata

When you have amazing seasonal produce, a frittata is one of the best, and easiest, ways to showcase it. In this version, fresh-picked asparagus and ramps add a juicy green bite that's as pure a celebration of spring as you can get.

Quail Egg Canapés with Smoked Salmon, Avocado and Pickled Cucumbers

A simple canapé of quick-pickled cucumbers, sliced avocados, smoked salmon and fried quail eggs make for a beautiful, yet quick and easy, hor d'oeuvre. With your pinky up or down, this is a wonderful one-bite snack that goes great with Champagne or sparkling cider.

April Bloomfield's Deviled Eggs

It would be a tragedy to go to April Bloomfield's The Spotted Pig and not order at least one round of her exemplary Deviled Eggs. They're just too good not to try, at least once. The thing is, they're not all that far off from the basic recipe, mayo, mustard and paprika are all there, but Bloomfield's added a few tweaks that round out the flavor, giving them an eggy, tangy richness that makes them so irresistible.

Grilled Ramps

Grilling ramps enhances their sweetness and gives them a tender-crisp crunch. It's the ideal way to cook this great wild spring vegetable.

Spring Vegetable Salad With Poached Egg and Crispy Bread Crumbs

The other day I had a salad of spring vegetables served with a soft boiled egg that had been breaded and fried until the outside was crispy but the interior was still soft and runny. This quick version of the dish is made with toasted breadcrumbs and has all of that great texture and flavor, but without the hassle.

Spring Salad of Asparagus, Ramps, Snap Peas, & Peas With Lemon Zest Vinaigrette

Want to make great food in the spring? All you've got to do is find some perfect ingredients and not mess 'em up. This recipe combines some of the best ingredients of the season, prepared simply, for a healthy and flavorful meal.

SPAGHETTI alle VONGOLE with wild RAMPS

Ramps are in season so we’re making Spring Spaghetti with Clams and Ramps, ramp puree, ramp oil, ramp breadcrumbs and charred ramps.

Mushroom and Gruyère Eggs en Cocotte

These easy, individually baked eggs start with a base layer of mushroom duxelles and are topped with a coating of melted Gruyère cheese. The duxelles is made by sautéing minced mushrooms, shallots, and garlic in butter with thyme until they've released all their liquid and then browned and deepened in flavor. A splash of cream adds a silky richness.