Seasonal Recipes to Make in April
Fruits and veggies are always best when they are in season. Knowing what is in season can open up many options and make planning meals much easier. April brings an abundance of asparagus, carrots, beans, lime, strawberries, cherries, and so much more.
I picked more than sixty recipes from the archives that I think are wonderful to make in the Spring. I hope you enjoy them.
Recipes to Make in April
1
Turmeric Rice with Chicken
This easy one-pot turmeric rice with chicken and peas gets ready in just 20 minutes. A full meal with rice, chicken, and veggies is an absolute kids' favorite too. With easy-to-find ingredients, this can be made any time of the week or weekend.
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2
Sautéed Asparagus with Cranberry and Nuts
This sautéed asparagus recipe is the perfect side dish with almost any main course, such as leg of lamb, roast chicken, or roast beef. With crunchy nuts and tart cranberries, it takes less than 15 minutes to make.
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3
Avocado Salad
A creamy avocado-based salad is an easy 30-second side dish to make. It's light and refreshing. Throw in some veggies and you’ve got a quick avocado salad for lunch or dinner that you can eat on the run.
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4
Leek and Asparagus Quiche
Quiche is a perfect side dish for breakfast, brunch, or a festive meal. This quiche is made with leek and asparagus and is simple and easy. And yet, it's also a dish that can be made ahead of time. Asparagus quiche is a great way to enjoy asparagus in season. I'm using a homemade quiche crust, but ready-to-roll store-bought works just as well.
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5
Chicken and Broccoli Zucchini Noodle Stir Fry
Stir-fry is a quick and easy way to get dinner on the table in less than 30 minutes. Substitute the flour noodles with some zucchini noodles and you also have a healthier meal. As a result, I’m sure this chicken and broccoli zucchini noodle stir-fry will soon become your next favorite meal. It’s rich with delicate Asian flavors of ginger, garlic, and sesame oil, and also has a wonderful crunch from the cashews.
6
Sautéed Sesame Green Beans
This green bean dish uses fresh green beans, sesame seeds, and garlic. Sesame Green Beans are served warm and can be an entree or a side dish. This recipe is also gluten-free and dairy-free.
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7
Easter Egg Cupcakes
These carrot cupcakes use my oil-based recipe with carrots, nuts, and raisins. Topped with candy eggs these make perfect Easter cupcakes. A surprisingly simple recipe with easy-to-find ingredients.
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8
Super Easy Healthy Chicken Wrap with Avocado and Yogurt Dressing
These healthy chicken wraps are simple, super easy and fun to make. The creamy avocado salad with yogurt and mustard dressing is so delicious. I bet you will be making it often.
9
Chicken Wrap with Avocado
These chicken and avocado wraps are fresh, creamy, and flavorful. Whether made with leftover roast chicken for a lighter bite or crispy breaded chicken for extra crunch, they’re perfect for a quick meal. The creamy dressing ties everything together for a delicious and satisfying wrap.
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10
Avocado egg sandwich
Need a tasty breakfast? Here’s an avocado egg sandwich recipe that is sure to delight! Avocado adds healthy fats and a rich taste to this breakfast favorite. Eggs provide an excellent source of nutrition and support healthy weight loss.
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11
Easy Beet Salad
Beets are a healthy, inexpensive, and versatile root vegetable. They are easy to use and taste good on their own, boiled or roasted. This beet salad recipe combines the beets with a few other simple vegetables in refreshing lemon dressing.
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12
Easiest Carrot Cake Muffins
These carrot cake muffins have all the goodness of carrot cake in bite-size size. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or quick snacks. These are light and airy but not overly sweet. Made with grated carrots, nuts, and dates.
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13
Blueberry Muffins Recipe
These blueberry muffins are a delightful treat, bursting with juicy blueberries and topped with a sweet and crunchy crumble topping. The addition of sour cream in the batter adds a rich, moist texture, making each bite incredibly satisfying. Perfect for breakfast or as a snack, these muffins are sure to be a hit with friends and family alike.
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14
Carrot Zucchini Fritters Patties
A good appetizer or side dish served with the main course can often be the star at the table. Make these carrot zucchini fritters or patties the next star at your dinner table. They're simple, easy, and effortless to make. No oven is needed, and they're not loaded with unhealthy additives. These cakes are light and perfect to serve with a meal or as a light snack.
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15
Oven-Baked Carrot Sticks
The oven-baked carrot sticks are an easy way to eat heart-healthy veggies more often. Baking veggies makes them sweeter and more delicious. This simple and easy recipe will have you and your family eating carrots often, as it takes less than 30 minutes to make.
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16
Fresh Carrot Salad
Most carrot salads use only carrots and are served as a side dish. This fresh carrot salad is even more flavorful with the addition of raisins, cranberries, nuts, and a honey-lemon vinaigrette that keeps it refreshing, light, and delicious.
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17
Leek and Asparagus Quiche
Quiche is a perfect side dish for breakfast, brunch, or a festive meal. This quiche is made with leek and asparagus and is simple and easy. And yet, it's also a dish that can be made ahead of time. Asparagus quiche is a great way to enjoy asparagus in season. I'm using a homemade quiche crust, but ready-to-roll store-bought works just as well.
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18
Crustless Mushroom Quiche
If you love quiches, then this is a quick and easy crustless mushroom quiche. It's not a frittata but a classic quiche made without a crust and with just a few minor adjustments. Perfect for a quick breakfast or brunch.
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19
Skillet Chicken with Mushroom Gravy
Juicy chicken thighs simmered in a rich mushroom gravy with garlic, herbs, and a splash of cream. This easy one-pan chicken in mushroom sauce is pure comfort food, ready in 30 minutes. Served over mashed potatoes and veggies for a complete meal.
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20
Mushroom Pasta – Quick and Easy
This mushroom pasta recipe is comfort food and dinner in just 15 minutes. Mushrooms and peas cooked in a creamy, rich white sauce, yet not loaded with cream or cheese. Perfect when you need a super-quick meal using ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen.
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21
Breadcrumb Stuffed Mushrooms
This Breadcrumb Stuffed mushroom is a super easy and simple appetizer or side dish recipe. Takes barely any time to make and the cheesy bread crumbs just melt in the mouth. The perfect way to dress a celebration or the weekend dinner table. I use large mushrooms but any size mushrooms work just as well.
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22
Meat Stuffed Mushrooms
These meat-stuffed mushrooms are a savory delight, combining the earthy flavors of mushrooms with a hearty ground meat filling. Each bite is bursting with flavor, thanks to the blend of onions, garlic, and spices mixed with Parmesan, cheddar, and mozzarella cheeses. Perfect for parties or as a satisfying appetizer, these mushrooms are sure to please even the most discerning palates.
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23
Mushroom Pizza ( Overnight Dough)
Give your classic pizza a generous topping of mushrooms to make this delicious mushroom pizza. Use my homemade overnight pizza dough and 5-minute pizza sauce, and make the pizza night fun for the whole family.
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24
Mushroom Masala Restaurant Style
A simple yet popular dish on every Indian restaurant menu is the mushroom masala. Lightly spiced in a creamy tomato-yogurt gravy in less than 20 minutes. It makes a perfect side dish or a main course for a vegetarian feast.
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25
Olive Pizza with Red Onions
If you've never topped your pizza with olives and onions, you are missing out. This olive pizza with red onions is made with my no-fail homemade pizza dough that gives a beautiful crisp edge and my 5-minute pizza sauce. Easy, peasy.
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26
Caramelized Onions Roasted Red Peppers Quiche
A tender, flaky, buttery homemade pie crust filled with caramelized onions and roasted red peppers. Topped with an egg custard mixture and baked until set. Perfect for brunch or entertaining family and friends.
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27
Chicken with Rice Pilaf
This chicken with rice is a one-pot meal that gets ready in less than 30 minutes. Fragrant rice sauteed with mild spices, and seared chicken, then cooked until light and fluffy. Perfect lunch or dinner any time of the week.
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28
Sheet Pan Chicken with Smashed Potatoes
Get a quick and simple weeknight dinner with this sheet pan chicken and smashed potatoes recipe, where a few ingredients go a long way. Watch the video to see how it's done.
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29
Cilantro Lemon Chicken
Morsels of chicken coated with a cilantro lime marinade make a perfect appetizer, side, or served with some buttered noodles for the main course. This cilantro lemon chicken is as quick as any stir-fry dish with no added fuss and takes less than 20 minutes to make.
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30
Blueberry Jam – No-Pectin (3 ingredients)
The best jams are always homemade. This homemade blueberry jam without pectin is simple and easy to make. Blueberries have plenty of natural pectin, so you don't need to add any. And it is also a great low-sugar blueberry jam.
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31
Strawberry Jam No-Pectin (3 ingredients)
This homemade strawberry jam is simple and easy to make. It uses less sugar and no pectin or artificial flavoring. And, it takes less than 30 minutes to make. Save it in the fridge or can these jams for the whole year.
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32
Homemade Cherry jam No Pectin – Low Sugar
Making jam at home is an absolute treat and worth the time. You don't have to make big batches nor do you have to can every jam. Here I make a small batch of good, wholesome homemade all-natural cherry jam without pectin or preservatives. And this recipe is as simple and easy as can be.
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33
Blueberry Bars
Blueberry Cream Cheese Bars with Crumble Top combine the natural sweetness of blueberries with a creamy, tangy filling for a delightful treat. Their buttery shortcrust base and crumbly top make them a perfect dessert, snack, or addition to any gathering. Easy to make and transport, these bars are sure to impress and satisfy any crowd.
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34
Cherry Bars
Give your classic cherry pie filling a crumble twist with these cherry bars. Sweet cherries between a rich, buttery base on the bottom and crumble on top. It's a surprisingly easy recipe to make any time of the year.
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35
Easy Blueberry Crumble
Nothing is more delicious in summer than crumble desserts with seasonal fresh berries, such as these blueberry crumbles. Bubbling and delicious blueberries are topped with a buttery crumble and baked until crisp and golden. The best part is that it takes just 5 minutes to prep and 25 minutes to bake.
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36
Best EVER Fresh Cherry Pie Recipe
Learn how to make a fresh cherry pie from scratch with buttery crust and homemade cherry pie filling. An easy cherry pie recipe perfect for summer desserts and holidays.
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37
Classic Blueberry Tart with Pastry Cream
This blueberry tart is a classic dessert with a crisp tart shell, creamy pastry cream (custard) filling, a blueberry topping, and fresh blueberries, finished with light whipped cream.
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38
French Lemon Curd Tart
A French lemon curd tart is also known as 'Tarte Au Citron' is the ultimate lemon dessert. A rich and tangy homemade lemon curd made with fresh lemon juice and egg yolks in a buttery homemade shortcrust pastry.
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39
Strawberry Tart with Pastry Cream
A classic strawberry tart made with a buttery tart shell, thick vanilla pastry cream, and fresh strawberries arranged on top. Simple, elegant, and perfect for spring and summer.
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40
Blueberry Panna Cotta Tart | Easy No-Bake Dessert with Cookie Crust
Give the classic Italian Panna Cotta a blueberry make-over with this Blueberry Panna Cotta tart. Velvety thick cream in a buttery no-bake cookie crust. Create three ombre layers as I have or just one single layered Panna Cotta tart. Perfect for a weekend dessert or to impress family and friends.
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41
Lemon Cupcakes
This lemon cupcake recipe is for those who love lemon. Moist, zesty, yet, light and airy. Filled with lemon curd and topped with lemon buttercream. Based on my one-bowl recipe, these cupcakes are simple and easy to make.
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42
Strawberry Ice Cream (No Churn Recipe)
Savor the sweet taste of summer with homemade no-churn strawberry ice cream, a delightful treat that captures the essence of ripe strawberries in every bite. Made with fresh strawberries, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and whipped cream, this creamy delight is easy to prepare and requires no ice cream maker.
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43
3 Ingredients Lemon Ice Cream No Churn
This lemon ice cream is bursting with rich lemon flavors. This simple, easy, and effortless no-churn lemon ice cream recipe uses only three ingredients and takes less than five minutes to prepare. This lemon ice cream uses lemon curd and is the ultimate refreshing summer dessert.
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44
Blueberry Ice cream (No-Churn Recipe)
Indulge in the simplicity of homemade, no-churn blueberry ice cream, a delightful treat that requires just a few ingredients. Blend fresh blueberries with sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and whipped cream until smooth and creamy. Freeze until firm, and enjoy the fruity flavor in every scoop without needing an ice cream maker.
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45
Best Strawberry Mousse
This strawberry mousse recipe is the perfect way to celebrate strawberries. Made with fresh or frozen strawberries, whipped cream, and gelatin (or agar-agar) this takes less than 30 minutes to make.
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46
Strawberry Panna Cotta
Give your classic Italian dessert a strawberry treat with this elegant strawberry panna cotta. Surprisingly easy to make with just 5 ingredients and 10 minutes to prepare. Perfect make-ahead dessert for entertaining guests or date nights.
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47
Strawberry Bundt Cake
This strawberry bundt cake is moist, flavorful, and made with real reduced strawberry puree for an intense natural taste. A touch of rose extract enhances the strawberry flavor, making it truly special. Topped with a strawberry cream cheese glaze, it’s a crowd-favorite that disappears fast! ?✨
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48
Moist Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
This bakery-style carrot cake is rich, moist, and made with whipped eggs, oil, sour cream, and freshly grated carrots — all topped with the best cream cheese frosting. A classic recipe that never fails!
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49
Lemon Blueberry Cake with Crumble
Embrace zesty and refreshing flavors with our lemon blueberry cake. This delightful recipe combines the tangy brightness of lemons with the sweet juiciness of blueberries, topped with the irresistible crumble. All together, these add a delightful crunch and complement the soft, moist texture of the cake, creating a mouthwatering treat perfect for any time of year.
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50
Moist Strawberry Cake
This moist strawberry cake is an oil-based cake, deliciously moist with a tender crumb. Frosted with my popular velvet American buttercream this can be made with fresh or frozen strawberries.
51
Baked Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake
Summer brings an abundance of cherries which work as a wonderful treat in desserts such as this baked chocolate cherry cheesecake. A chocolate cheesecake batter enriched with cherry sauce then topped with more fresh cherries.
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52
Baked Cherry Cheesecake Recipe
A classic cheesecake is made better with a cherry pie filling on top. You'll be surprised at how delicious a cheesecake tastes when it is baked over Graham cracker crust. Watch the video to see how easy this is to make
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53
Baked Blueberry Cheesecake
This baked blueberry cheesecake is rich, creamy, and swirled with vibrant blueberry sauce for the perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavor. Made with a buttery graham cracker crust and a silky smooth cheesecake filling, this bakery-style cheesecake is baked in a water bath for a velvety texture and beautiful crack-free finish.
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54
Cherry Champagne Cocktail
This cherry champagne cocktail is the perfect drink to celebrate. Made with cherry liquor, vodka, and champagne this cocktail is perfect for any special occasion whether it's Christmas or Valentine's day. It takes just five minutes to prepare.
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55
Banana Blueberry Smoothie
This Banana Blueberry Smoothie is a delightful blend of creamy banana and sweet blueberries, creating a refreshing and nutritious drink. Packed with vitamins, antioxidants, and fiber, it's a healthy choice for a quick breakfast or a satisfying snack. Enjoy the smoothie's vibrant color and delicious flavor while reaping the benefits of its wholesome ingredients!
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56
Strawberry Vodka Cocktail
A simple strawberry vodka cocktail can give you a great new way to enjoy a favorite drink. It is a drink that combines strawberry puree, vodka, and citrus juice. This is a more alcoholic version of the strawberry daiquiri, a simple, fruity cocktail.
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57
Strawberry Lemonade
This Strawberry Lemonade is a delightful blend of sweet strawberries, tart lemon juice, and just the right amount of sugar for a perfectly balanced drink. Refreshing and vibrant, it's the perfect beverage for a hot summer day or whenever you need a refreshing pick-me-up. Enjoy the natural sweetness of strawberries and the zesty kick of lemon in every sip!
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58
Strawberry Banana Smoothie
This Strawberry Banana Smoothie is a classic combination of sweet strawberries and creamy bananas, blended to perfection. Packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, it's a nutritious and delicious treat perfect for breakfast or a snack. Enjoy the refreshing taste of summer in every sip!
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I have never seen such variety of recipes it is just wonderful.
Happy Easter Monday to you!
Thanks for this awesome recipes! can’t wait to try it all! loved it already! 🙂
What an amazing list of recipes! I can’t wait to try that leek quiche, it sounds incredible!
This is such a useful tool to have! I love the idea of cooking seasonally, both for cost but also because everything tastes so much better!
I love the inspiration, I will definitely be making a few of these this spring!
I can never keep up with what’s in season so I’m keeping this as this will come in handy for when I’m making seasonal recipes. Thanks for sharing!