What I'm Cooking in April 🌟


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Hey friends❣️

There’s nothing quite like early spring ~ it touches everything, especially what we’re cooking and eating. Our first farmers market is next week and I'm counting the hours.

Happy April!

The BEST of April...

Flourless cakes always spike in April. My Belgian chocolate cake is one of the cakes I probably make the most because it's such a perfect dessert for entertaining.

Almond lovers have lots of choices, too. My macaroon cake is dairy free as well as gluten free.

Lemon lovers flock to flourless lemon pudding cake, and my fave flourless Meyer lemon cake.

Banana lovers (✋) have my almond flour banana cake to look forward to.

Of course I'm leaning into greens this month with Green Goddess Coleslaw and Homemade Pasta made with fresh herbs.

I'll cook with masses of dill, parsley, and mixed herbs.

Salads, of course, but still chunky. Cobbs are having a moment, and anything loaded.

If you're looking for a show stopping side dish for Easter consider a rice pilaf. These are some of the most beautiful dishes in my collection, and a lot of fun to make. Grab your biggest platter and get ready to wow family and friends.

Spring entertaining means fresh new appetizer ideas like:

  1. Creamy Spring Onion and Radish Dip
  2. Fresh veggies and dip • the spring edit!
  3. Marinated Artichoke Hearts Recipe
  4. Easy Whipped Feta Dip Recipe

Here's to a delicious month!



Sue Moran

I love to make delicious food, photograph it, and write about it, but mostly, I just love to EAT. Isn’t that what it’s all about? My recipes are bold and vibrant, but totally approachable ~ and my philosophy? We should all have the tools to feed ourselves well, and the confidence to cut loose a little in the kitchen. Food should be fun!

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