Rhia's Kitchen : {NEW RECIPES!} The Best Dry-Brined Roast Chicken, Spring Vegetable Salad with Mint Pesto, Lemon Pound Cake, and MORE!

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Hello, hello! My husband and I cancelled some plans this past weekend and wound up with almost an entire day of unplanned free time. What a gift! We went out for breakfast (my favorite meal!), wrapped up our taxes (boring, but necessary), went for a long walk through our neighborhood (the lemon trees are in bloom here in CA!), and ultimately ended up at a neighbor's house where we caught up over beers and snacks. That spontaneous stop by our neighbor's house got me thinking about dinner parties. Not formal ones, but the casual ones that start with a group text and end up with a random assortment of people showing up at your house bearing whatever food or drink they have to share. I used to host get-togethers like this all the time, but now I can't even remember the last time I did it. So I think I'll make a Spring Resolution to get back in the habit! I've been wanting an excuse to make our Best Dry-Brined Roast Chicken ever since it appeared in our editorial pipeline (and which we posted last week) and this seems like the perfect excuse to make it. Who can resist an invite for roast chicken?! Maybe this week, you want to host a spontaneous dinner party, too? Share your pics with us @simplyrecipes on Instagram! Hugs and roast chicken, Emma

The Best Dry-Brined Roast Chicken

by Summer Miller

Dry-brined roasted chickens are the best way to get succulent, juicy meat, and crispy, golden skin! The best part? You only need 5 minutes and some space in the fridge!

by Carrie Havranek

Trussing a chicken—or turkey, or any poultry—is basically a fancy way of tying up your bird prior to roasting. It's not hard to do, and it ensures that all parts of the chicken cook evenly.

by Sally Vargas

Tossed with zippy mint pesto, crisp radishes and fresh peas make this spring salad a showstopper. Make the most of your garden vegetables this spring and summer!

by Summer Miller

This lemon pound cake is everything a lemon lover desires—a tart, lemon pucker punch with just enough sweetness to soften the blow!

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by Coco Morante

Need a Passover treat? Layers of crisp matzo crackers, chocolate, brown sugar, and toasted hazelnuts make this Matzo Toffee something truly special!

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