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Today, I’m sharing 30 Recipes to Cook in April—a collection of my favorite spring recipes from the past 13+ years. I’ve created so many this time of year, and this roundup truly highlights some of the best. You’ll find a mix of vibrant dinners, sweet desserts, and fun breakfast ideas—perfect for Easter, Mother’s Day, or any spring gathering. There’s a recipe for every day this month, plus a few extras!
Aside from our weekly Sunday Nine Favorite Things, this is one of my favorite posts to put together each month. At first, I wasn’t the biggest fan of roundups, but now I genuinely love them. It’s such a fun way to look back on past seasons and rediscover recipes I haven’t thought about in years.
This one feels especially fun because I’ve never shared an April recap before. I went way back and pulled recipes from so many different years—favorites I love but had completely forgotten about. I’m excited to bring them back to life today!
Below, you’ll find plenty of fresh, flavorful spring recipes. April always brings some of our favorites—light, bright dinners, sweet brunch ideas, fresh salads, something special for Easter, and of course, a few irresistible desserts too!
Blueberry Muffin Bread
This whole-grain, high-protein bread is special, thanks to ribbons of blueberry jam and clusters of cinnamon crunch!
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Sheet Pan Buffalo Ranch Chicken with Greek Yogurt Ranch
This easy sheet pan dinner is perfect any night of the week, it's a meal that's as fun as it is delicious!
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One Pot Spinach Broccoli Ricotta Stuffed Shells
Simple, satisfying, and sure to become a regular in your weeknight dinner rotation!
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Honey Mustard Chicken, Bacon, and Avocado Melts
Vibrant colors, bold flavors, with everything tucked between layers of melty goodness – so good!
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Sheet Pan Sesame Feta Chicken and Sweet Potatoes
Simple to prep and just right for spring—colorful, fresh, and satisfying without being heavy!
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Salted Honey Butter Cheddar Brioche Rolls
The perfect addition to any gathering, be it a cozy dinner, a weekend brunch, or a holiday spread!
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Easy Lemon Fritter Cake
Each bite is filled with a swirl of lemony goodness and topped with a quick lavender-vanilla glaze – so delicious!
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Blueberry Croissant French Toast Bake
A wonderfully delicious make-ahead brunch entrée that's super pretty when topped with fresh berries!
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Pot Roast Gyros
These gyros are simple – nothing fancy, but such delicious flavors…a quick, fun, delicious, and different weeknight meal!
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Skillet Spinach and Artichoke Chicken Orzo
One-skillet meal is completely fuss-free and so delicious. Simply mix, bake, eat, and enjoy!
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Garlic Butter Baked Salmon In Lemony Parmesan Cream
Perfect for when you’re craving something a little fancier, but need something quick and easy to prepare!
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30 Minute Honey Garlic Chicken
A simple sauce, but wow, the flavors are delicious…a fun take-out-style dinner great any night of the week!
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20 Minute Ginger Cashew Beef
A new go-to take-out-style dinner…it’s saucy, salty, tangy, and sweet with just the right amount of spice!
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Lemon Butter Orzo Carbonara
This is the simplest way to make delicious carbonara pasta. You need just one skillet and about 20-30 minutes!
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Sheet Pan White Pesto Lasagna
This easy twist on lasagna requires no fancy sauce, no time spent layering noodles, and takes less than an hour!
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Chocolate Chip Cookie Coffee Cake
Layered with sweet cinnamon streusel, vanilla cake, and melty chocolate, plus a smear of salty honey butter!
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20 Minute Thai Basil Beef Rolls
Spicy, sweet, tangy, and salty…enjoy as an appetizer or serve alongside steamed rice for a quick dinner!
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Coconut Chicken Fingers with Bang Bang Sauce
Switching up the average weeknight meal with this delicious, easy, and fun 30-minute meal!
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One Pot Broccoli Cheddar Chicken and Rice
One pot, under 35 mins, and so simple…wholesome, comforting, plus a family favorite!
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Sheet Pan Spicy Ginger Sesame Beef and Broccoli
Add a side of rice and spicy sauce and you’ve got all you need, the easiest sheet pan dinner!
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Sheet Pan Honey Garlic Chicken and Feta Potatoes
Spicy, sweet, tangy honey garlic chicken roasted with baby potatoes, asparagus, and feta!
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Salty Pretzel Banana Pudding Ice Cream Cake
Nostalgic banana pudding recreated in vanilla ice cream cake with a salty pretzel crust – YUM!
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Sweet Potato Kale Salad with Creamy Honey Mustard Dressing
So much happening for a simple-to-prepare salad…fun to make, exciting to eat!
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Easy Skillet Chicken Tinga Enchiladas
A delicious twist on the combination of classic tacos and baked enchiladas that everyone will love!
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Spicy Chipotle Honey Salmon Bowls
Colorful and fresh, these bowls may seem involved but they're actually simple to make and full of so much flavor!
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Giant Chewy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Delicious, easy, no chill cookies in under an hour. Plus lower in sugar and even gluten-free too!
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Crispy Feta with Lemon Pepper Chicken and Rice
Of course I'd figure out a way to turn a block of feta cheese into dinner…this is so good!
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Easy Homemade Flour Tortillas
Extra soft, doughy, and chewy. Easily made at home and difficult to mess up. No yeast + no rising time = love!
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Crispy Roasted Cauliflower Hummus
Served with fresh naan, this is the simplest to throw together, looks super fancy, and tastes even better!
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Peanut Chicken Spring Roll Bowl
Peanut Chicken Spring Roll Bowls: a spring roll made easier for busy weeknights, then just add some heat with spicy peanut dressing – so good!
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One Skillet Cheesy Green Chile Chicken
Simple One Skillet Cheesy Green Chile Chicken: delicious saucy cheesy chicken that's all made in one pan, is no fuss, and is so quick and easy!
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Greek Chicken Tzatziki Bowls
Greek Chicken Tzatziki Bowls: Street food inspired oven-roasted chicken, served bowl style with all the extras. Add pitas and fries to make a complete meal!
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Artichoke Gouda Tart
Flaky puff pastry dough topped with melty gouda cheese, marinated artichokes, and fresh garlic and herbs…so simple and easy!
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Crispy Chicken Katsu Bowls
Spicy gingery chicken, steamed rice, all the toppings, plus our favorite spicy, sweet, and creamy mayo sauce!
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Spicy Serrano Pineapple Margarita
A spicy, sweet take on the classic, the perfect cocktail to sip on with friends & family all summer long!
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Pesto Chicken, Corn, and Avocado Bacon Pasta Salad
Simple to toss together, super flavorful, filling, and healthy too…the perfect quick fix salad!
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Cookies n’ Cream Chocolate Chip Cookies
Slightly crisp on the edges, soft and chewy in the center, with just the right amount of crunch!
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Lighter Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta
Spicy flavor, bell peppers, crispy chicken, plus the best creamy sauce…all made in just one pot in 30 mins!
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Sheet Pan Jalapeño Pineapple Shrimp Tacos with Cilantro Garlic Sauce
All made on just one sheet pan and in under 30 minutes!
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Homemade Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Cereal
Best enjoyed with milk, as an ice cream topping, or simply by the handfuls!
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Antipasto Tortellini Skewers with Lemon Basil Vinaigrette
The simplest of appetizers, yet so amazingly GOOD. Perfect for Mother's Day and all of your summer gatherings!
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Homemade Frosted Brown Sugar Cinnamon Pop Tarts
These brown sugar cinnamon pop tarts are flaky, perfectly sweet, and heavy on the cinnamon.
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Crockpot Carne Asada Tacos with Cilantro Lime Garlic Sauce
This fun Mexican fiesta-style dinner comes together easily and is so very delicious.
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5 Minute Molten Chocolate Mug Cake
Enjoy this personal-sized cake warm, right out of the microwave, with a scoop of ice cream.
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Skillet Strawberry Bourbon Cobbler with Layered Cream Cheese Biscuits
Beyond words delicious…tastes and smells like sweet springtime!
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20 Minute Orzo Carbonara with Crispy Prosciutto and Burrata.
The simplest weeknight style Carbonara…a great way to use a mix of pantry and fridge staples!
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Thai Black Pepper Chicken and Garlic Noodles
The fast Thai chicken noodle bowl that looks like takeout, but tastes so much better…and is healthier too!
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Homemade Chocolate Fudge Poptarts
Channeling the inner child in us all..sweet, flaky, and extra fudgy. Every bite is roll your eyes back delicious!!
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Crispy Chicken Tinga Taquitos with Lime Avocado Crema
Serve these up alongside sweet pineapple salsa or mango salsa, shredded lettuce, and plenty of fresh limes for squeezing.
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Sheet Pan Lemon Rosemary Dijon Chicken with Feta Goddess Sauce
Quick, easy, extra colorful, super flavorful, and so delicious. The perfect dinner to serve any night of the week…promise this is not your average sheet pan dinner!
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Crinkle Top Chocolate Peanut Butter Skillet Blondies
These insanely gooey giant skillet blondies require just one skillet, use pantry staple ingredients, and take almost no effort to make.
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Coconut Carrot Cake with Jammy Swirled Buttercream
Every bite is layered with coconut, sweet vanilla, and filled with creamy buttercream. An easy, but delicious carrot cake to enjoy anytime time of the year.
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20 Minute Honey Garlic Butter Shrimp in Coconut Milk.
An easy weeknight dinner that feels extra special and uses just one skillet…serve with a side of rice and mango salsa!
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Spicy Cucumber Margarita.
Keeping things fun with this Spicy Cucumber Margarita…uses few ingredients, is a touch sweet, a little bit spicy, and so refreshing…perfect for spring!
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Baked Hot Honey Mustard Pretzel Chicken Fingers.
Keeping things fun with these tasty baked Spicy Honey Mustard Pretzel Chicken Fingers…the "grown up" version of chicken fingers…that kids love too!
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This post was originally published on April 1, 2026
I’m salivating over these recipies! GAH!
Lol thanks so much, Mara! Let me know if you make any of them. Have a great week!