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Huevos rancheros, vegetable-topped polenta and vibrant grilled chicken will channel brighter days.

View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story May 14, 2022 Sang An for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews. Prop Stylist: Paige Hicks. A weekend of cooking vibrant dishes is a great way to celebrate the arrival of sunnier days — or to manifest them in their absence. A colorful plate of eggs — specifically Kay Chun's huevos rancheros (above) smothered in bright pico de gallo — achieves either, as do Melissa Clark's polenta with asparagus, peas and mint, and Rick Martinez's tajín grilled chicken. But if you'd rather fast-forward to summer and make something that tastes like a beach vacation, Emily Meggett's crab cakes are in order. You'll find those recipes and more in our collection of the most popular New York Times Cooking recipes of the week. Chris Simpson for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Frances Boswell. Crab Cakes Recipe from Emily Meggett Adapted by Kim Severson 1 1/2 hours Makes About 12 large crab cakes David Malosh for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews. Polenta With Asparagus, Peas and Mint By Melissa Clark 1 hour Makes 4 servings Sang An for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews. Prop Stylist: Paige Hicks. Huevos Rancheros By Kay Chun 45 minutes Makes 4 servings Armando Rafael for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews. Tajín Grilled Chicken By Rick A. Martinez 35 minutes Makes 4 servings Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT Continue reading the main story Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for Cooking from The New York Times. To stop receiving these emails, unsubscribe or manage your email preferences. Subscribe to NYT CookingGet the NYT Cooking app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018