4 spring celebration Recipes

uncooked orzo, asparagus spears, cut into 2-inch-long slices (snap off rough ends before slicing ), frozen green peas, thawed, fresh parmesan cheese, salt, fresh lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, sliced fresh basil leaves (about 10)

chocolate cake mix, water, vegetable oil, eggs, instant chocolate pudding mix, milk, chocolate sprinkles, chocolate candy-coated easter eggs

grated fresh carrots (about 2 large), walnut pieces, chopped fresh pineapple, all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting, ground cinnamon, freshly grated nutmeg, ground ginger, baking soda, baking powder, fine salt, eggs, sugar, vegetable oil, pureed carrot baby food, cream cheese (1 lb), at room temperature, unsalted butter (1 1/2 sticks), cubed, at room temperature, sugar, grated lemon zest (about 2 lemons), pure vanilla extract, fresh pineapple, peeled carrot, for garnish