This April, enjoy these healthy and delicious dinners that are well-suited for the season.
These evening meals are perfect for spring nights, from comforting chicken casseroles to fresh salads and grain bowls.
The chicken stays tender and juicy from the quick marinade.
Photo: Andrea Mathis
Serve this quick weeknight dinner with roasted vegetables and rice pilaf on the side.
This grilled version by Padma Lakshmi has similar vibes thanks to a highly seasoned marinade.
Egg Roll-Inspired Cabbage Rolls
Skip takeout and try these egg roll-inspired cabbage rolls!
Jamie Vespa
Savoy cabbage leaves are stuffed with egg roll filling and baked in a flavorful soy-hoisin tomato sauce.
Adding chicken provides protein, while plenty of garlic and onions add flavor.
If your sheets are larger than your dish, cut them or fold them in half so they fit.
Ali Redmond
The lemon-honey-garlic dressing complements the sweetness from the roasted vegetables.
Topping the salad with feta and pepitas gives it a savory note.
Cream of Mushroom Pork Chops
These cream of mushroom pork chops are comforting and easy to make.
Jason Donnelly
A crunchy broccoli slaw and a spicy mayo complete this sandwich for a satisfying medley of textures and flavors.
Pickles add another element of crunchiness, but you could leave those on the side, if you prefer.
Finish it off with chicken, or use white beans as a plant-based protein alternative.
Jacob Fox
(To make this bowl completely vegetarian, omit the anchovy paste from the dressing.)
The sweet and smoky balsamic sauce pairs well with the meatiness of the burgers.
Crispy Cod Sandwich
Skip frying but keep all the crunch with this healthy baked fish sandwich recipe.
The wire rack ensures both sides of the baked cod get crispy.
Round out this healthy dinner recipe with sweet potatoes and green beans.
Enjoy a slice for dinner with a salad on the side or as part of a simple spring brunch.
Sara Haas
Use leftover shredded chicken you have on hand, or swap in store-bought rotisserie chicken to save time.
The tuna will be rare in the center.
Add an additional 2 to 3 minutes per side for more doneness.
Photographer: Brie Goldman Food Stylist: Annie Probst Prop Stylist: Gabe Greco
Super Green Pasta
Pack in your veggies with this quick and easy green pasta.
Drizzling the chicken drippings over the carrots amps up their flavor even more.
Serve with a mixed green salad with sherry vinaigrette.
Photographer: Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Karen Rankin
It features a simple homemade basil pesto swirled in at the end to add a fresh herb flavor.
Lemon Asparagus Pasta
Lemon zest ties all the flavors together in this light and creamy pasta.
Be sure to pat the fish dry before cookingit’s the key to getting the skin crispy.
The black cod is served alongside roasted broccoli and potatoes for a satisfying, 30-minute dinner.
It’s perfect for a healthy vegetarian dinner or a springtime brunch.
you might assemble it the night before and bake it in the morning when you’re ready.
Photographer: Kelsey Hansen, Food Stylist: Kelsey Moylan
Vodka sauce adds a creamy note to the sauce.
If you dont have vodka sauce on hand, add a few tablespoons of cream to regular marinara.
Its perfect for cozy family dinners or for bringing to someone as part of a meal train.
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Margret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely
Serve it alongside a crisp green salad for a meal that feels like a warm hug on your plate.
Fred Hardy
Photography / Caitlin Bensel, Styling / Emily Nabors Hall / ulia Bayless
Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Lauren McAnelly
Jason Donnelly
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Margret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely
Photographer / Jacob Fox, Food styling / Sue Mitchell, Food Styling / Kelsey Bulat
Ali Redmond
Photographer: Jake Sternquist, Food stylist: Annie Probst, Prop stylist: Gabriel Greco
photographer: Jen Causey, food stylist: Julian Hensarling, prop stylist: Josh Hoggle
