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Pretty Delicious

They say you eat with your eyes first. These beautiful spring dishes put that theory to the test.

By The Epicurious Editors

April 2, 2015

Michael Graydon + Nikole Herriott, food styling: Susan Spungen
1/12
Lavender Shortbread with Fruits, Flowers, and Herbs
Dipped in a simple glaze and garnished with edible flowers, these buttery shortbread cookies are almost too pretty to eat. Almost.
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Jonathan Lovekin
2/12
Meringue Roulade With Rose Petals and Fresh Raspberries
A touch of rose water in the mascarpone cream makes this roulade especially unique.
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Kimberley Hasselbrink
3/12
Spring Pea And Pea Shoot Omelet
This springtime omelet is filled with soft goat cheese and fresh herbs. But it's the delicate pea shoots on top that make it so attractive.
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Marcus Nilsson
4/12
Raspberry and Aperol Floats
Thyme simple syrup adds both sweetness and herbal notes to this bright, boozy float.
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Quentin Bacon
5/12
Roasted Red Onion Flowers
The trick to making these onion "flowers" is to cut them into wedges while still leaving the roots intact.
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Marcus Nilsson
6/12
Strawberry, Pomegranate, and Rose Petal Mess
Intimidated by meringue? We've got a step-by-step slideshow that'll make you a master.
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photo by Coral von Zumwalt
7/12
Mini Zucchini and Goat Cheese Tarts
Thinly sliced zucchini is folded in half and placed in concentric circles to give this app a flower-like appearance.
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Leigh Beisch
8/12
Prosecco-Rose Petal Pops
These adult-friendly popsicles, sweetened with white grape juice, are the perfect finish to a warm-weather gathering.
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Michael Graydon + Nikole Herriott, food styling: Susan Spungen
9/12
Matcha-White Chocolate Sugar Cookies
A sprinkling of powdered green tea makes these lemony cookies bright, punchy, and cheerful.
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Ditte Isager
10/12
Lemon Buttermilk Pie with Saffron
Flecks of orange-colored saffron imparts a delicate flavor (and color) to this twist on a classic custard pie.
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Photo by Roland Bello
11/12
Arugula and Fava-Bean Crostini
Fresh mint makes these snackable toasts extra fresh and bright.
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Erin Kunkel
12/12
The Pink Cake
Raspberry puree lends a pretty pink tone to the sweet buttercream.
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