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<p>In spring, sweet garden peas are at their peak of flavor—and Michael Symon makes every effort to incorporate them into his recipes, like this one. For good reason, peas and pancetta are a classic pairing: a duet of sweet and salty. Sure, you can substitute frozen peas if fresh aren't in season, but he'd rather wait until April or May and celebrate their arrival with this light, spring-y pasta.</p>

Angel Hair with Peas and Pancetta

<p>"On weekends when I was growing up, my father would become Mr. Sandwich, whipping up all sorts of (mostly) delicious concoctions. This is one of his triumphs — a perfectly balanced handful of zesty salami, sweet basil, and melty cheese. Make sure to allow the salami to really crisp up in the pan; that is where all the flavor and texture come from." — Michael Symon</p>

Fried Salami with Hot Peppers

<p>Make sure you're careful in removing all the skin and pith of the grapefruit so you get a perfect bite of citrus to offset the onion and smoky shrimp.</p>
<p><br/><strong>Recipe: <a href="/recipefinder/grilled-shrimp-grapefruit-salad-recipe-del1013?click=recipe_sr" target="_blank">Grilled Shrimp and Grapefruit Salad</a></strong></p>

Grilled Shrimp and Grapefruit Salad

<p>Growing up, Michael Symon's Greek family always dipped their grilled meat in yogurt, a habit his friends found strange. Cooking with yogurt has become mainstream — you find it in all sorts of sauces. He's still convinced it's best on grilled meat like these kebabs, though.</p>

Lazy Meatball Kebabs with Yogurt

<p>For some reason, poaching eggs scares some people. Probably because when they've tried to do it, they ended up with loose and wispy eggs instead of nice, tight bundles. There are a couple tricks to doing it right. First, adding vinegar to the water helps the eggs to set more quickly. And second, swirling the water and lowering each egg into the middle of the vortex helps keep them together until they set up.</p>

Poached Eggs Parmesan

<p>Fresh, bright peaches are the perfect companion to rich pork and the combination is one of Michael Symon's favorites. Look for peaches at the peak of ripeness for that irresistible sweet-savory combination.</p>
<p><strong>Recipe:</strong> <a href="http://gogonow.org/recipefinder/pork-cutlet-peaches-almonds-recipe-del1013%22 target="_blank"><strong>Pork Cutlet with Peaches and Almonds</strong></a></p>

Pork Cutlet with Peaches and Almonds

salmon with rosemary and garlic

Salmon with Rosemary and Garlic

<p>Michael Symon's version of creamed corn gets a little tang from sour cream and a bright kick from lime zest.</p><p><b>Recipe: </b><a href="http://gogonow.org/recipefinder/creamed-corn-bacon-recipe-fw0713%22 target="_blank"><b>Creamed Corn with Bacon</b></a></p>

Creamed Corn with Bacon

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<p>The key to Michael Symon's deeply savory side dish is a dressing that includes anchovies, capers, mustard, and a little honey.</p><p><b>Recipe: </b><a href="/recipefinder/roasted-brussels-sprouts-capers-walnuts-anchovies-recipe-fw1111" target="_blank"><b>Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Capers, Walnuts, and Anchovies</b></a></p>

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Capers, Walnuts, and Anchovies

<p>Michael Symon's four-ingredient potatoes get plenty of flavor from browned butter and crème fraîche. Reserve a little browned butter to drizzle on the potatoes just before serving.</p>
<p><strong>Recipe:</strong> <a href="http://gogonow.org/recipefinder/brown-butter-mashed-potatoes-recipe-fw1111%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EBrown Butter Mashed Potatoes</strong></a></p>

Brown Butter Mashed Potatoes

<p>A mix of sautéed wild mushrooms adds lots of texture to this stuffing; lemon juice and zest make it tangy. The mushroom stuffing can be made vegetarian-friendly simply by replacing the chicken stock with vegetable stock.</p><b>Recipe:</b> <a href="/recipefinder/lemony-mushroom-pine-nut-stuffing-muffins-recipe-fw1111" target="_blank"><b>Lemony Mushroom-and-Pine-Nut Stuffing Muffins</b></a>

Lemony Mushroom-and-Pine-Nut Stuffing Muffins

Shaved-Vegetable Salad

Shaved-Vegetable Salad