21 Best New Recipes From April (2024)

This past month, we went all in on spring with seasonal stunners like a smoky-sweet asparagus salad and bacon-y ramp appetizer. Rounding out the spread are plenty of weeknight pastas, effortless dips, and decadent desserts. Here are our favorite recipes from the past month — make tonight or bookmark for the months ahead.

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Fried Pickle Dip

Punch up any party with this creamy, briny dip — no deep fryer required. Buttery toasted panko brings crunch to a tangy sour cream and pickle base.

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Spinach Lasagna

This earthy, veggie-packed lasagna is still plenty decadent thanks to four types of cheese and a creamy mornay sauce.

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Asparagus Salad with Smoky-Sweet Gremolata

For this springtime appetizer from Ann Taylor Pittman, asparagus spears are blanched, leaving them crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. They're then tossed with an herby gremolata of almonds, cherries, parsley, mint, and lemon zest.

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Espresso Martini Pie

Espresso powder and Kahlúa give each layer of this decadent pie a strong coffee flavor. The mousse-like filling is spiked with a splash of vodka for a boozy kick.

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Sautéed Ramps with Crispy Potatoes

It's ramp season! Celebrate with this simple appetizer of sautéed ramps, pan-fried potatoes, and smoky bacon.

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Pasta e Ceci (Pasta with Chickpeas)

This classic Italian dish is an easy vegetarian dinner that includes two pantry staples cooked in a rosemary- and thyme-scented broth.

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Weeknight Chicken Pot Pie

What makes this dish weeknight-worthy? Store-bought rotisserie chicken and puff pastry help to cut down on prep time, allowing you to throw together a comforting dish in under an hour.

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Gyros

These homemade gyros are filled with tender lamb, a tangy tzatziki sauce, and a cornucopia of fresh vegetables. Make them for dinner, then save the leftover meat for salads and grain bowls.

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Chess Pie

This luscious Southern pie leans on pantry staples like cornmeal, sugar, and flour. You can use a purchased frozen pie shell to make prep even easier.

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Green Goddess Pasta Salad

This vibrant and tangy pasta salad is packed with gemelli noodles, earthy asparagus, peppery radishes, creamy artichokes, and plenty of fresh herbs.

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Clams Casino

For this classic appetizer, meaty clams are stuffed with smoky bacon and a buttery panko parsley mixture. Lemon zest brightens each bite.

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Spiced Carrots with Whipped Feta

To make this restaurant-worthy appetizer, chef Cheetie Kumar tosses caramelized carrots with a fragrant spice mixture of cumin, coriander, and Urfa pepper. The vibrant hue and flavors contrast beautifully with a simple whipped feta spread.

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Lobster Pasta with Corn and Tomatoes

This elegant dinner takes just 25 minutes to whip up by using pre-cooked lobster. Toss with a tomatoey wine sauce and sweet corn for an easy warm-weather meal.

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Chilled Noodle Salad with Carrot-Ginger Dressing

This dish from chef and writer Andrea Nguyen was inspired by the carrot-and-ginger dressing that's often served with salads at Japanese restaurants. Here, it's tossed with earthy soba noodles, crisp vegetables, and toasted seaweed for a delicious spring meal.

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Roasted Red Pepper Feta Dip

Solve last-minute entertaining emergencies with this smoky, tangy dip that comes together in just five minutes using only a jar of roasted bell peppers, a package of feta cheese, and a few basic seasonings.

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Bourbon Balls

Make these boozy candies your Derby Day dessert. A simple cookie crumb and bourbon mixture is dipped in melted chocolate, then topped with a toasted pecan and chilled to create an easy no-bake treat.

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Chicken Tortellini Alfredo

Egg yolks are the secret to an extra-luscious Alfredo sauce that gets tossed with store-bought cheese tortellini and chicken. Whip this together for a quick weeknight meal that will please kids and adults alike.

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Shrimp Fra Diavolo

Plump, sweet shrimp are simmered in a spicy tomato sauce for this simple Italian dish. Don't forget to soak up all that sauce with crusty bread or polenta, or serve the entire combination over pasta.

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Reuben Sandwich

A good Reuben is all about the creamy, zippy Russian dressing. A homemade version amps up our take on the classic, served on rye bread and piled high with juicy corned beef and tangy sauerkraut.

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Chocolate Ice Cream

Two types of chocolate — Dutch-process cocoa powder and melted dark chocolate— give this ice cream a rich depth. Best yet, you can make this recipe with or without an ice cream maker.

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Burgoo

Our version of this hearty and tomatoey stew uses chicken, pork, corn, lima beans, and potatoes. But the Kentucky classic is adaptable to whatever you have on hand, making it a great dinner for cleaning out the fridge.

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