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    Sungrown Kitchen » In My Kitchen

    Published: Feb 19, 2026 by Meryl Downing Leave a Comment

    25 Recipes to Cook in April

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    Spring is in the air and we're ready for warmer temps, melting snow, seasonal asparagus, those first signs of chives and rhubarb starting to grow, and these 25 Recipes to Cook in April! With ideas for Easter, salmon recipes, fresh salads, and leftover ham, this collection welcomes the new spring season!

    Seasonal foods to make in April.

    These are our favorite April recipes, with plenty of weeknight dinners, seafood options, and healthy veggies including the first seasonal asparagus, rhubarb, and the best egg salad!

    • Ready for Spring - Check out all our 40 Spring Dinner Recipes and we can hardly wait to get in the Garden!
    • Easter and Leftovers - Plan your menu with these 30 Easter Side Dish Recipes! Dye the Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs and use your leftover ham for Split Pea Soup or this Ham and White Bean Soup.
    • April Ingredients - Try this Asparagus Broccoli Soup with Crispy Prosciutto or this Strawberry Rhubarb Sauce!
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    25 Recipes to Cook in April

    A large platter of Asparagus Salad with crispy prosciutto, hard boiled eggs and avocado.
    Asparagus Salad with Crispy Prosciutto Recipe
    Baked panko crusted salmon filet on a sheet pan with a spatula serving.
    Garlic Herb Panko Crusted Salmon Recipe
    A bowl of creamy broccoli cheese ham soup.
    Broccoli Cheddar Ham Soup Recipe
    A red baking dish of baked berry rhubarb crisp with a bowl of berries.
    Mixed Berry Rhubarb Crisp Recipe
    Egg salad sandwiches on dark rye bread with lettuce.
    Perfect Egg Salad Recipe
    A yellow bowl of mashed sweet potatoes with butter.
    Mashed Sweet Potatoes Recipe
    A gold rimmed skillet of Creamy Asparagus Ravioli with Sausage and Peas.
    Asparagus Ravioli with Italian Sausage Recipe
    A white bowl of tuna salad surrounded with red bell peppers, cucumbers, and crackers.
    Simple Tuna Salad Recipe
    A serving bowl of spaghetti with prosciutto tomato sauce with olives and feta cheese.
    Prosciutto Pasta with Olives and Artichokes Recipe
    Avocado Salmon Bagel platter with tomato, red onion, capers, lemon and cucumber.
    Salmon Avocado Bagels Recipe
    Blueberry goat cheese salad with a jar of basil balsamic vinaigrette.
    Blueberry Goat Cheese Salad Recipe
    A sliced open Italian grinder sandwich with deli meats, cheese, tomato and lettuce.
    Italian Grinder Sandwich Recipe
    A bowl of curry chicken salad ingredients ready to be mixed.
    Curry Chicken Salad Recipe
    Creamy Farfalle Pasta with prosciutto and peas with a wooden spoon.
    Creamy Farfalle Pasta with Prosciutto Recipe
    Pear Parmesan Salad on a serving plate with walnuts and a jar of dressing.
    Pear Parmesan Salad Recipe
    A dish of creamy broccoli au gratin with a wooden spoon serving it.
    Broccoli Au Gratin Recipe
    Crepes folded and topped with strawberry, kiwi, fresh whipped cream and a drizzle of maple syrup.
    Easy Homemade Protein Crepes Recipe
    A rice bowl with seasoned salmon, mango salsa, avocado and feta cheese.
    Blackened Salmon Rice Bowls with Mango Salsa Recipe
    A platter of balsamic glazed asparagus with lemon wedges, crispy prosciutto and pine nuts.
    Balsamic Glazed Asparagus with Crispy Prosciutto Recipe
    Blueberry Banana Oat Muffins on a wire rack.
    Blueberry Banana Oatmeal Muffins Recipe
    Fruit platter presentation with pineapple, grapes, papaya, and oranges.
    How to Make a Fruit Platter Recipe
    A white bowl of creamy asparagus soup with homemade croutons and Parmesan.
    Spring Asparagus Soup Recipe
    Bacon, cheese, onion, tomato, cucumber, carrot, croutons and dressing on a salad.
    Steakhouse Salad Bar Salad Recipe
    Bacon Onion Quiche with cheese and a slice on a plate.
    Bacon Cheddar Quiche with Caramelized Onions Recipe
    Tray of Nutella Peanut Butter Balls ready to freeze.
    Peanut Butter Nutella Protein Balls Recipe

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