Seasoned Greetings!
April has brought us warmer weather, rain showers, and the beginnings of the season of gardens, fruit trees, and more. Welcome it with everything from festive party dips to fruit-filled breakfast treats and tender seafood to comforting soups for those chilly days in between:
Tzatziki Party Dip
While technically a dip, this tzatziki inspired dish seems spoon-worthy and ideal for serving at large gatherings or just digging into with warm pita for a perfect warmer weather lunch or snack. Add shredded chicken and you might even have lunch for all summer!
Muffin Monday: Blueberry-Banana Muffins
When you put together a batch (or two) of muffins and freeze the results, you set yourself up for the delightful experience of regular, warm muffins with a morning cup of coffee. Get ready for your favorite new tradition!
Seared Sirloin Steak with Miso Butter Mushrooms
Make steak work for midweek meals when you sear it beautifully and crown it with decadent miso butter mushrooms. The best part? It can be on the table in a half hour. Pour a glass of wine and get your cast iron skillet ready!
Thai Turkey Soup
The next time you make turkey or chicken, chop those leftovers and get ready for a quick Thai soup that's packed with noodles, coconut milk, and as much spice as your heart desires. It's also designed to have dinner ready in about a half hour!
Lemon Cannoli Crepes with Blueberry Sauce
Bring a bit of Italian dessert to the breakfast or brunch table with tender crepes filled with lemon cannoli cream and tangy blueberry sauce. Perfect as an Easter brunch showcase, you can also make the blueberry sauce and lemon cannoli cream in advance!
Ginger Soy Fish
As Easter quickly approaches, forgive me small nod to a Lenten tradition that reaches far and wide in this part of the world. Fish fries are a Friday tradition in the Midwest - before, during, and after Lent - but perhaps this last Friday of Lent calls for a special twist on fried fish!
Weeknight Shorts: Smokey Bacon Butternut Bisque
Brimming with everything from bacon to cheese and boasting a butternut squash base, this bisque is made to inspire warmth. From its bright orange hue to a trio of smokey ingredients to highlight flavor, everything about this rich, creamy soup speaks of comfort.
Confetti Chopped Salad
Light and refreshing, this colorful salad can withstand wilting and pairs beautifully with everything from grilled foods to your picnic favorites. Bring a healthy rainbow to your plate and find yourself turning to again and again as the weather gets warmer.
Quick Coconut Shrimp
Crispy coconut shrimp sings of summer to me and as April gives way to May, quick and delicious ways to remind us of the warmer weather on the way are a welcome treat for our springtime dinner menus. So preheat your oven, grab a handful of ingredients and get ready to feel downright tropical!
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- Regards,
Ronda L. Halpin
Editor-in-Chief, Seasoned Cooking
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