Spring

The potatoes are cooked in chicken broth and then tossed with chives to give the dish a boost of flavor with almost no additional fat.

Crumbles are traditional family desserts that can be prepared with almost any fruit. This sophisticated rendition includes toasted almonds in the topping for extra crunch.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Begin preparing this the day before you plan to serve it to allow the mousse to set.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Chervil's delicate anise flavor enhances the season's baby vegetables. If you don't have chervil, substitute fresh dill.

Active time: 45 min Start to finish: 1 hr

It's a snap to make this delicious low-fat dessert-you don't even need an ice cream maker. The ice has a refreshing texture with an appealing crunch.

The pasta and sauce cook simultaneously (so two cooks can divide and conquer), for a total of about ten minutes, start to finish. Serve with your best bottle of bubbly.

Here's a rich treat that's filled with creamy chocolate ganache and garnished with ripe strawberries.