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While spring has technically arrived, depending on what part of the country you’re in weather may not be cooperating. April is that sweet spot where comfort food will satisfy your family on a cooler day, but on a warmer day, it might be time to fire up the grill or cook with seasonal ingredients. We’re sharing recipes to make in April that will satisfy whatever you’re looking for. Hearty casseroles, grilling favorites, simple chicken ideas, pork chop favorites, and spring produce-packed side dishes, these recipes are perfect for your April menu.

Warm, homemade cornbread fresh from the oven… There are few side dishes as comforting. Generally, cornbread falls into two categories – sweet or savory. Hearty soup, stew, or chili, Southern comfort food, barbecue, and grilled meats are made for a slice of cornbread. Slater with butter and honey on a sweeter cornbread and you have a wonderful snack. If you’re looking for both sweet and savory cornbread recipes, you’re in the right place. From a classic Southern cornbread recipe to a sweet potato cornbread or a cheddar jalapeno cornbread, you’ll find a collection of the best cornbread recipes.

Sweet and tangy, canned pineapple is convenient and works in both savory and sweet dishes. In this round-up of 17 recipes made with canned pineapple, you’ll find savory ideas like pineapple-glazed chicken, sweet and sour stir-fry, and chicken kabobs. Want something sweet? How about pineapple salsa, pina colada cupcakes, or an upside-down cake? Pantry-friendly canned pineapple is great to have on your shelf for those days you’re craving something tropical.