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    What’s Fresh This Week? 14 Easy Recipes Using Late April Produce

    Published: Apr 23, 2025 by Barbara Curry

    Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links.

    Lately, the produce section has been looking extra pretty—think crisp greens, bright herbs, and sweet spring veggies finally showing up. I’ve been trying to make the most of it with meals that are super simple but still feel fresh and fun. It’s that sweet spot in the season where everything tastes a little more alive. These easy ideas are perfect for tossing together something good without overthinking it.

    Shrimp And Asparagus With Lemon Vinaigrette

    Oven roasted shrimp over asparagus on a platter
    Shrimp And Asparagus With Lemon Vinaigrette. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.


     

    Shrimp and Asparagus with a lemon shallot vinaigrette is a light and healthy one pan dinner you can make in less than 30 minutes.
    Get the Recipe: Shrimp And Asparagus With Lemon Vinaigrette

    Saltimbocca Recipe With Chicken & Artichokes

    Tongs removing a serving of chicken saltimbocca
    Saltimbocca Recipe With Chicken & Artichokes. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

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    For the weeknights when you need a quick and healthy meal, whip up a delicious chicken saltimbocca with basil, artichokes and prosciutto.
    Get the Recipe: Saltimbocca Recipe With Chicken & Artichokes

    Light and Fresh Spinach Salad with Strawberries

    A bowl of salad with serving spoons to the side.
    Light and Fresh Spinach Salad with Strawberries. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This strawberry spinach salad with poppy seed dressing has strawberries, fresh spinach and romaine along with pickled onions.
    Get the Recipe: Light and Fresh Spinach Salad with Strawberries

    Bow Tie Pasta Salad With Basil Pesto

    Refreshing summer pesto pasta salad perfect for picnics and gatherings in a serving bowl.
    Bow Tie Pasta Salad With Basil Pesto. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Easy to make basil pesto pasta salad with bow tie pasta is a flavorful, colorful side that’s great for picnics or cookouts.
    Get the Recipe: Bow Tie Pasta Salad With Basil Pesto

    Roasted Balsamic Asparagus And Mushrooms

    Balsamic vinegar being poured over asparagus and mushrooms.
    Roasted Balsamic Asparagus And Mushrooms. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Balsamic roasted asparagus and mushrooms is a great way to enjoy fresh produce. Roasting brings out so much flavor and it’s quick and EASY.
    Get the Recipe: Roasted Balsamic Asparagus And Mushrooms

    Creamy Pea Salad With Cheddar Cheese

    Creamy Pea Salad With Cheddar Cheese. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This green pea salad is a Southern favorite that comes together in one bowl. Easy to make ahead, it’s flavorful with a touch of a spicy kick.
    Get the Recipe: Creamy Pea Salad With Cheddar Cheese

    30 Minute Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta With Artichoke Hearts

    30 Minute Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta With Artichoke Hearts. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Mix up pasta night and try Penne with Artichokes and Italian sausage. Artichokes add just the right flavor along with some sun-dried tomatoes for an easy pasta dish you can make in just 30 minutes.
    Get the Recipe: 30 Minute Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta With Artichoke Hearts

    Southern 7 Layer Salad With Peas And Mayo

    A bowl of 7 layer salad next to a serving spoon.
    Southern 7 Layer Salad With Peas And Mayo. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This seven-layer salad gets even more delicious after sitting overnight! It’s stacked with layers of peas, bacon, mayo, romaine lettuce, and cheddar cheese.
    Get the Recipe: Southern 7 Layer Salad With Peas And Mayo

    Stuffed Shells With Spinach And Ricotta In Meat Sauce

    A stuffed shell being removed from a baking dish
    Stuffed Shells With Spinach And Ricotta In Meat Sauce. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Stuffed Shells with Spinach, three cheeses, a fabulous tomato sauce, and with either Italian or chicken sausage make for an Italian meal that’s restaurant worthy.
    Get the Recipe: Stuffed Shells With Spinach And Ricotta In Meat Sauce

    Cheesy Chicken Mac

    A close-up of chicken mac in a floral-patterned dish. The pasta is covered in a creamy sauce and mixed with cooked spinach and chunks of tender chicken. A serving spoon is scooping out a portion, capturing some of the gooey, cheesy topping.
    Cheesy Chicken Mac. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This Cheesy Chicken Mac is less like mac and cheese and more like a casserole with its creamy sauce, tender chicken, and fresh spinach.
    Get the Recipe: Cheesy Chicken Mac

    Grilled Asparagus Recipe

    Grilled Asparagus Recipe. Photo credit: Southern Plate.

    This easy grilled asparagus recipe makes a quick, tasty, and healthy side dish that’s deliciously tender, with a smoky flavor.
    Get the Recipe: Grilled Asparagus Recipe

    Fresh Spicy Bean Salsa Recipe

    Fresh Spicy Bean Salsa Recipe. Photo credit: Pip and Ebby.

    This spicy bean salsa recipe is fresh, zesty, delicious and great for parties. It is also the perfect food to keep in your fridge or lunch wraps or salads.
    Get the Recipe: Fresh Spicy Bean Salsa Recipe

    Pesto Pizza Recipe (Vegetarian)

    Pesto Pizza Recipe (Vegetarian). Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

    This delicious Pesto Pizza is topped with pesto, loaded with veggies, and is all on a whole wheat crust! You’ll love these flavors together!
    Get the Recipe: Pesto Pizza Recipe (Vegetarian)

    Classic Macaroni Salad With Cheese For A Crowd

    A bowl of creamy macaroni salad with green peas, diced vegetables, and topped with shredded cheddar cheese—perfect for fans of delicious pasta salad recipes.
    Classic Macaroni Salad With Cheese For A Crowd. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

    Classic Macaroni Salad With Cheese For A Crowd is a classic comfort food, which is great for dinners, picnics or to take to pot lucks.
    Get the Recipe: Classic Macaroni Salad With Cheese For A Crowd

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    Barbara Curry is the culinary adventurer of Butter & Baggage. With a dedicated enthusiasm for real butter made from happy cows she is in constant pursuit of delicious recipes and tasty dishes. She shares her experiences, ventures, and occasional misadventures because let’s face it things can get messy in any kitchen.

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