April is here, which means spring is officially here! Warm weather is on the way, which naturally fuels our desire to lighten up our dishes. Here’s a seasonal list of what to do in April!
April is a popular month after a long winter. While the weather isn’t warm across the country, it will soon be, and the anticipation is palpable! Local produce is starting to show signs of new growth and new crops and is very welcome. This plus some holiday fun is a welcome April bonus!
Here’s a seasonal list for April, recipes we’re excited to make and eat, as well as some personal spring holiday favorites!
Seasonal Market Discovery
In April, the first signs of a new crop appeared in parts of the country. We welcome baby veggies and even some sweet late winter veggies.
- asparagus
- artichoke
- avocado
- sweet onion
- Strawberry
- mushroom
- Chinese chives
- spring lettuce
- Sweet Spring Parsnips
- Chinese chives
- new potatoes
- beet
- rhubarb
- grapefruit
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Easy Strawberry Chia Sauce: This Strawberry Chia Seed Jam is the perfect jam without pectin! It’s healthy, easy to prepare, kid-friendly, and delicious. It’s also vegan and paleo friendly!
Maple Blueberry Baked Oatmeal: The end of March means maple trees in the Northeast produce all the sap to make maple syrup. While many people think fall is a great time to enjoy fresh maple syrup, it’s actually spring! We have many recipes that include maple syrup, but this baked oatmeal recipe hits my heart!
Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal: We welcomed our newest baked oatmeal recipe to the site last month and I’m officially hooked! Mix oats and bake with carrot cake ingredients for a healthy breakfast cake!
Beet and Potato Leek Frittata: Whether it’s brunch, lunch or dinner, this frittata filled with seasonal vegetables is a hit. If you don’t have swiss chard, you can replace it with kale!
Gluten-Free Matzo Soup: Just like grandma made! This classic gluten-free matzo ball soup will be a family staple that everyone will love!
Paleo Mushroom Burgers: These paleo mushroom burgers are a great meatless option for burger night. Packed with veggies and flavor, these burgers freeze well so you can keep them on hand for an easy vegetarian meal on the weekends. These veggie burgers are dairy, grain and soy free!
Lemongrass Baked Potatoes: Lemon Herb Baked Potatoes are golden and crispy on the outside and soft and smooth on the inside. Bright, fresh and delicious, this easy side dish is ready in minutes and everyone will love it!
The Best Spring Mix Salad Ever: This spring mix salad will be your go-to for any dinner party or any night of the week. Light and bold, easy to prepare, full of flavor and absolutely beautiful!
Air Fried Asparagus with Lemon and Parmesan: The fastest and most delicious way to cook asparagus, the air fryer makes preparing this side dish so easy! Top your air fryer asparagus with a dash of lemon and parmesan for the best 10-minute instant side dish ever!
Babysitter’s Sweet and Sour Meatballs: This year’s Passover runs from late March to April, and these meatballs are on our table every year.
Instant Pot Lemony Vegetable Risotto: This recipe is easily one of the most popular recipes on the site every spring, and for good reason! It’s easy to make and delicious.
Vegetable Sheet Pan Cod with Lemon Herb Sauce: This sheet pan meal is the perfect spring dinner with perfectly cooked lemongrass cod, tender vegetables and a delicious green sauce.
Maple Glazed Baked Ham: It’s the perfect balance of savory and sweet, made with just a few simple ingredients and no refined sugar. Bonus: it only takes 5 minutes to prepare!
Healthy Coconut Macaroons: Perfect for a late Passover, or just because…these healthy macaroons are like a classic but are gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free! You only need 6 ingredients to make them! Leave them with or without a chocolate base.
Easy Bunny Cupcakes (Gluten Free): Have you ever seen a cuter cupcake? These easy bunny cupcakes are perfect for Easter, especially if you have kids around. Gluten Free Cupcakes are so easy to make! Scroll down for a step-by-step tutorial.
Gluten-Free Carrot Cake (Easy Cake): This gluten-free carrot cake is easy to make, has a classic taste and is perfect for the masses. This healthier and more nutritious classic carrot cake is gluten-free, dairy-free, paleo-friendly, and doesn’t contain any refined sugar!
Matzo Crack 3 Ways: This Chocolate Covered Matzo Bark aka Matzo Crack is delicious, super addictive (you’ve been warned) and perfect for Passover treats! It’s made with gluten-free matzo, and this matzo crackle recipe comes in 3 different variations to suit everyone’s favorite taste!
How to Make Natural Easter Egg Dye: This DIY Easter Egg Dye is an easy way to dye Easter eggs naturally with real food (and pantry items)! This quick and easy recipe creates vibrant colors without chemicals or dyes!
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