☀️ 20 Recipes to Make in April


Hi Reader,

I've lived in the Midwest my entire life, yet every April I act like it's my first time around the sun — shocked and indignant over the daily swings in weather and temperature.

Will I ever learn? (The answer is no. 😆)

Anyway, if the wind and rain didn't give it away, April is here, and with it comes early spring produce including asparagus, strawberries, and kale.

Super exciting stuff, and it's only going to get better from here. Our local farmer's market opens in less than a month!

For a delicious, seasonal April menu, focus on recipes featuring:

👩🏻‍🍳 What will you cook first?

#1 Thai Crunch Salad

#2 Shrimp & Asparagus Skillet

#3 California Cobb Salad

#4 Caramelized Sweet Potato and Kale Fried Wild Rice

#5 Leek and Mushroom Chicken Skillet

#6 Sheet Pan Mediterranean Shrimp and Vegetables

#7 Gluten Free Strawberry Muffins

#8 Thai Coconut Shrimp Soup

#9 Creamy Mushroom Parmesan Pasta

#10 Lemon Pepper Chicken with Artichoke Salsa

#11 Green Smoothie Muffins

#12 Gnocchi with Spinach, Mushrooms and Crispy Prosciutto

#13 Everyday Kale Salad

#14 Creamy Ham and Peas Pasta

#15 Pastina Soup

#16 Spicy Tuna Roll Bowls

#17 Chicken Fajita Cheeseburgers

#18 Air Fryer Asparagus

#19 Shrimp and Asparagus Risotto

#20 Thai Quinoa Salad with Peanut Dressing


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