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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.

Canned ingredients are one of the easiest ways to make dinner quickly. They’re already cooked, affordable, and easy to store. If you look in your pantry, we guarantee you’ll find items like canned beans, tomatoes, corn, soups, chicken, tuna, etc. One of the hardest things, though, is looking at them and wondering what to cook with canned ingredients. We’re sharing a roundup of 14 recipes using canned ingredients. They’ll help you create comforting casseroles and hearty soups for easy weeknight dinners.

Strolling through a farmers market and filling your basket with fresh, seasonal produce is a wonderful weekend activity. Especially in spring and summer when vegetables are at their peak freshness. You’ll find tables bursting with ingredients like asparagus, spinach, peas, mushrooms, leeks, broccoli, and more. From fresh vegetable side dish recipes to fresh salad recipes and main dishes, we’ve gathered an assortment of recipes using farmers market vegetables, all perfect for whipping up a fresh and flavorful meal.