Greet spring with this seasonal menu

With spring comes rebirth and fava beans. How or even if you mark the rebirth thing is up to you; our expertise lies with the favas. Head to the farmers’ market to stock up on fresh spring ingredients like radishes and English peas for tender butter lettuce salad with creamy white balsamic dressing. Pair the favas with some asparagus for our farro risotto; it can double as a substantial main dish for vegetarian guests or as a side dish with a simple herb-rubbed rack of lamb. Suddenly, you’ve got a dinner party.

To kick it all off, buy the freshest eggs you can find to make deviled eggs, served alongside a little warm-weather tipple like a Gin Daisy or an Arnold Palmer. End the meal on a light note with classic lemon meringue pie.