What’s in Season in April?

Take advantage of delicious in season produce like fresh garlic this month (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com)

Spring has us firmly in its grasp which means the farmers markets and grocery store bins will be overflowing with a whole host of new locally grown produce as the spring planting season begins to bear fruit.   Our desert climate means different growing seasons than much of the rest of the country and provides us with near year round access to a wide range of fruits, vegetables, meat, poultry, and dairy products grown right here at home.  In order to get the freshest, most flavorful food products on the market, you can purchase those products grown or raised right here at home.

Here is a list of what is in season this month and ideas for delicious recipes featuring each of these locally grown in season items.

Arugula

• Golden Beet and Pomegranate Salad
• Roasted Portobello, Red Pepper, and Arugula Salad

Asparagus

• Goat Cheese Lettuce Wraps
• Julie’s Oven Roasted Red Potatoes and Asparagus

Beets

• Beets with Olive Oil, Garlic, and Parsley
• Chilled Leek, Beet, and Potato Soup

Cabbage

• Mexican Coleslaw
• Classic Minestrone Soup

Carrots

• Carrot Bread
• Carrot Salad

Celery Root

• Creamy Celery Root Mash
• Celery Root and Cheese Soup

Cucumbers

• Cucumber Sandwiches
• Cucumber Delight

Garlic

• Tucson’s Best London Broil
• Swiss Chard Tacos

Leeks

• Penne with Swiss Chard and Leeks in Cream Sauce
• Carrot, Turnip, and Leek Saute

Lemons

• Lemon Spinach
• Citrus Marinated Grilled Turkey

Lettuce

• Green Salad
• Tostados

Onions

• Black Bean and Goat Burger Chili
• Easy Ground Beef Stroganoff

Peas

• My Mother’s Egg Foo Yung
• Curried Peas

Potatoes

• Potatoes Deluxe
• Ham and Potato Casserole

Radishes

• Join the Party Salad
• Yummy Veggie Pizza

Spinach

• Chicken Picatta
• Farmer’s Favorite Salad

Strawberries

• Strawberry Salad
• Strawberry Angel Food Dessert

Summer Squash

• Garlic Roasted Summer Squash
• Mexican Summer Squash

Zucchini

• Ratatouille
• Sweet Potato and Zucchini Frittata

Zucchini Blossoms

• Crispy Zucchini Blossoms
• Fried Zucchini Blossoms with Grilled Vegetable Panzanella and  Baby Arugula Salad

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• What’s in Season in January? (fillyourplate.org)
• What’s in Season in February? (fillyourplate.org)
• What’s in Season in March? (fillyourplate.org)