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No matter what holiday you celebrate, you've probably got plenty going on in the kitchen this week. Why not go easy on yourself for one night? No need to lower your standards -- when you stock up on boxes of versatile penne, and you're always ready to fix a crowd-pleasing dinner.

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Unless you're dealing with finicky toddlers, why try to disguise your vegetables? Healthy food can be tasty, too, so put those nutritional all-stars front and center. Instead of hiding healthy ingredients, use them to enhance the flavor of your dish. In these recipes, fruits and vegetables shine in unexpected but delicious ways. Even the pickiest eater in your house will sport a clean plate when dinner's done.

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We love jelly beans and chocolate bunnies as much as the next person, but nothing says "Happy Easter" like a beautiful home-baked treat. Hop to it!

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Gruyere is an aged Swiss cheese with a nutty flavor that tastes great with eggs. To make sure the vegetables are distributed evenly, spread them in the crust before pouring in the egg mixture.

Cook's Note: To make sure the vegetables are distributed evenly, spread them in the crust before pouring in the egg mixture.

Asparagus, Leek and Gruyere Quiche

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
1 leek (white and light green parts only), halved and thinly sliced, then well washed
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 bunch (1 pound) asparagus, tough ends removed, thinly sliced on the diagonal
4 large eggs
1 1/4 cups half-and-half
Ground nutmeg
Our favorite pie crust, fitted into a 9-inch pie plate, well chilled
1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese (4 ounces)

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees, with rack in lowest position. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium. Add leek and asparagus; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until asparagus is crisp-tender, 6 to 8 minutes; let cool.

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Tsoureki, or Greek Easter bread, is a treat that anyone in the world can enjoy. The red Easter eggs that make this traditional bread so special are for decorative purposes only. Do not eat them.

Tsoureki (Greek Easter Bread)

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1 cup sugar
4 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast (from two 1/4-ounce envelopes)
1 cup whole milk
1 stick unsalted butter, cut into pieces and softened, plus more for bowl
3 large eggs, lightly beaten, plus 1 egg, beaten, for egg wash
2 teaspoons coarse salt
2 oranges, zested, plus 2 tablespoons juice
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
2 to 3 cups bread flour
10 hard-boiled eggs, dyed red

1. Combine 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, sugar, and yeast in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with whisk attachment; whisk on low speed to combine. Heat milk in a small saucepan over medium heat until it registers 110 degrees. With mixer speed on medium-low, gradually add milk to mixer bowl, scraping down sides if necessary. Mix until

This recipe comes from Marge Edelman of Copaigue, New York. You can shape the matzo balls up to one day ahead (skip step 3 of the recipe until ready to proceed); keep covered in the refrigerator.

Ingredients
1 teaspoon plus 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup onion, minced, plus 1 small onion cut into 1/2-inch dice
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons matzo meal
2 tablespoons seltzer water
1 whole chicken leg, split and skin removed (10 ounces)
1 celery stalk, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch pieces
1 carrot, halved lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch pieces
2 cans (14.5 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth

1. In a small nonstick skillet, heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium heat. Add minced onion, and cook until tender, about 5 minutes; let cool.

2. In a medium bowl, combine remaining 2 tablespoons oil, eggs, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and matzo meal. Add seltzer and cooled onion; stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate at least 45

Bacon and eggs-the ultimate morning duo-just got a revamp. Think beyond breakfast with these five dinner-worthy recipes for the classic combo.

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One of our go-to tools in the kitchen is a mandoline. Not only does it save a ton of time, but it makes you look impressive even if your knife skills need practice. A mandoline can help you produce photo-shoot-worthy salads and perfectly crisp potato chips in your own kitchen, but it has the reputation of being dangerous, thanks to the super-sharp blade. Don't worry! Here are the top five techniques to ensure that you can get paper-thin slices while keeping all your digits intact.