April is all about celebrating spring and the abundance of delicious produce. We're talking crunchy spring peas, fresh asparagus, and vibrant rhubarb. However, it's not only about the vegetables. April also brings juicy strawberries, perfect for homemade pies, and flavorful pineapples that are begging to be turned into delicious desserts.
If you're lucky enough to buy the freshest April ingredients, try these recipes; they might become your favorite all year round.
Creamy Roasted Asparagus Soup
This Creamy Roasted Asparagus Soup is deeply satisfying and easy to make. Roasted asparagus and garlic provide depth of flavor in this warming vegan soup. It’s so delicious, has a light and creamy taste and ready in about 30 minutes. Creamy Roasted Asparagus Soup
Cauliflower And Radish Salad
Vibrant, healthy, and delicious Creamy Cauliflower Salad With Cucumber And Corn is going to be on repeat this summer. So easy to make. You'll love the creamy and herby sauce. Creamy Cauliflower Salad With Cucumber
Strawberry Pie
Just 5 ingredients, and you'll have a delicious cream-filled Strawberry Pie perfect for parties, potlucks, or picnics. Strawberry Pie
Spring Minestrone Soup
It's Spring Minestrone Soup, an easy, one-pot vegetable soup bursting with fresh green vegetables. It's perfect for lightening up lunch or dinner. Spring Minestrone Soup
No Bake Tropical Coconut Pineapple Lush Dessert
This coconut pineapple lush cake is to die for! It’s a Hawaiian pineapple and coconut cake, also known as pina colada lush. This creamy summer dessert is also a no bake cake recipe! Make this coconut pineapple dessert for a summer BBQ and it will be a hit. No Bake Tropical Coconut Pineapple Lush Dessert
Creamy Chicken And Mushroom Stroganoff
This Chicken Mushroom Stroganoff is the perfect one-pot meal that'll be ready in under 30 minutes to give you a deliciously satisfying meal without having to slave away in the kitchen all day! It features chicken stroganoff, the chicken version of this incredibly popular East European dish that we've all come to know and love. Chicken Mushroom Stroganoff
Spinach-Artichoke Dip
This delicious, healthy spinach artichoke dip is great for gatherings of friends or family, or simply for snacks for yourself. Either way, it’s far healthier than many recipes out there and it’s even dairy free! Spinach-Artichoke Dip
Rhubarb Pie with Lattice Crust
We love rhubarb in sweet as well as savory dishes and a pure rhubarb lattice pie is one of our very favorite recipes featuring this versatile vegetable. Rhubarb Pie with Lattice Crust
Thai Green Papaya Salad
This Thai Green Papaya Salad or Som Tam is a simple, healthy and authentic recipe that's packed with flavor. Crisp and juicy unripened papaya is finely shredded and mixed with an assortment of colorful vegetables and herbs, tossed in a spicy, tangy dressing and topped with crunchy chopped peanuts. It makes a wonderful side with grilled meats, chicken and seafood. Thai Green Papaya Salad
Leek Confit With Thyme
Leeks are melted into butter, olive oil, and thyme (fresh or dried) to create a confit you can add to scrambled eggs, phyllo or puff pastry savory dishes, soups, potato gratin or other vegetable casseroles for a punch of flavor. Leek Confit With Thyme
Roasted Mediterranean Asparagus
Really easy Mediterranean Asparagus With Balsamic Drizzle And Pine Nuts. Trimmed asparagus spears are baked in olive oil until tender but crispy and then finished with a quick homemade Balsamic drizzle. This healthy vegan recipe is kid-friendly and makes a delicious dinner side. Roasted Mediterranean Asparagus
White Bean Mushroom Soup
This White Bean Mushroom Soup is super easy to make, comforting, and satisfying. Made with fresh vegetables and pantry staples, this is an easy soup packed with plant-based protein and lots of flavors. White Bean Mushroom Soup
Apricot Pistachio Tart
This Apricot Pistachio Tart has a buttery shortbread crust and is topped with with a creamy pistachio frangipane and juicy fresh apricots. It makes a beautiful summer dessert and is surprisingly easy to make! Apricot Pistachio Tart
Double Baked Artichoke Cheese Souffles
Since double baked cheese soufflés are baked twice, there's no stress over them falling. They're supposed to! These artichoke soufflés combine an artichoke purée with a roux and cheese to make a wonderfully decadent appetizer, side, or even a main dish with a salad. Double Baked Artichoke Cheese Souffles
Chicken And Vegetable Orzo Risotto
One Pot Dinners have never been more delicious! If you're a fan of risotto, then you'll like this new twist on Italian classic. Chicken And Vegetable Orzo Risotto is loaded with comforting flavors and is made entirely in one pot. Weeknight comforting meals made easy! Chicken And Vegetable Orzo Risotto
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Iryna Bychkiv is the founder and writer of the culinary website Lavender & Macarons, where she shares clean, European-inspired recipes that are delicious, easy to prepare, and made with wholesome ingredients. Iryna loves creating meals that are simple yet healthy and unique, including vegan and vegetarian recipes.
Iryna is also a freelance writer for MSN and Associated Press Wire.
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