Lemon Herb Roast Chicken Spring Dinner Recipe for April with Fresh Seasonal Sides, Light Comfort Food, and Easy Spring Dessert Ideas

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Easy Lemon Herb Roast Chicken Spring Dinner Menu for April with Fresh Flavors, Seasonal Sides, and Family Friendly Comfort Food...

This is a classic April meal because people want something lighter than winter comfort food but still warm and satisfying.

Beverage

Mint Lemon Garden Cooler

Ingredients

4 cups cold water
1 fourth cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon Living Naturally & Simply Pure Lemon Extract (Item 60395)
1 fourth teaspoon Living Naturally & Simply Pure Mint Extract (Item 60437)
3 tablespoons honey or sugar
Lemon slices
Fresh mint if desired
Ice

Directions

Stir water, lemon juice, lemon extract, mint extract, and sweetener until mixed. Pour over ice and garnish with lemon slices.

First Course

Spring Salad with Citrus Vanilla Dressing

Ingredients

6 cups mixed greens
1 cup sliced cucumbers
1 cup sliced strawberries
1 fourth cup sliced almonds

For the dressing
1 fourth cup olive oil
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon orange juice
1 fourth teaspoon Living Naturally & Simply Pure Orange Extract (Item 60392)
1 fourth teaspoon Living Naturally & Simply Pure Vanilla Extract (Item 60387)
1 teaspoon honey
Pinch salt

Directions

Whisk dressing ingredients together. Toss greens, cucumbers, strawberries, and almonds with dressing just before serving.

Main Course

Organic Garlic Herb and Lemon Roast Chicken

Ingredients

1 whole chicken, 4 to 5 pounds
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons Living Naturally & Simply Organic Garlic Herb Seasoning (Item 21661)
1 teaspoon Living Naturally & Simply Organic Thyme (Item 21615)
1 teaspoon Living Naturally & Simply Organic Onion Powder (Item 21610)
1 half teaspoon Living Naturally & Simply Organic Dill Weed (Item 21623)
1 teaspoon Living Naturally & Simply Pure Lemon Extract (Item 60395)
1 lemon, sliced
1 onion, quartered

Directions

Heat oven to 400 degrees. Rub chicken with oil. Season with garlic herb seasoning, thyme, onion powder, and dill weed. Rub lemon extract lightly over the skin, then place lemon slices and onion in the cavity. Roast about 1 hour 20 minutes, or until juices run clear. Rest before carving.

Side Dish

Salt Free Herbed Rice Pilaf

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
1 cup long grain rice
2 cups broth or water
1 teaspoon Living Naturally & Simply Organic All Purpose Salt Free Seasoning (Item 21633)
1 teaspoon Living Naturally & Simply Organic Basil Leaves (Item 21619)
1 half teaspoon Living Naturally & Simply Organic Onion Powder (Item 21610)

Directions

Melt butter in a saucepan and stir in rice. Cook 2 minutes. Add broth or water, salt free seasoning, basil, and onion powder. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer until tender.

Side Dish

Cajun Roasted Carrots

Ingredients

1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon Living Naturally & Simply Organic Cajun Seasoning (Item 21651)
1 tablespoon honey

Directions

Toss carrots with oil, Cajun seasoning, and honey. Roast at 425 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes until tender and caramelized.

Dessert

Lemon Vanilla Angel Dessert Cups

Ingredients

1 prepared angel food cake, cubed
2 cups whipped topping or whipped cream
1 cup lemon curd or vanilla pudding
1 teaspoon Living Naturally & Simply Pure Lemon Extract (Item 60395)
1 teaspoon Living Naturally & Simply Pure Vanilla Extract (Item 60387)
Fresh berries

Directions

Stir lemon extract and vanilla extract into the lemon curd or pudding. Layer cake cubes, cream, pudding mixture, and berries into dessert cups. Chill before serving.

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4 Full Course April Dinner Ideas People Are Craving Right Now for Spring Gatherings, Easter Menus, and Fresh Seasonal Meals

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Four April Full Course Dinners Using Your Featured Sale Ingredients

These four dinner menus are built around the kinds of meals people often want in April: Easter style meals, fresh spring chicken dinners, grilled dinners as weather warms up, and comfort meals that still fit the season. I used the featured sale ingredients throughout the drinks, mains, sides, and desserts so the menus work as themed promotions too.

Dinner 1

Easter Style Honey Vanilla Ham Dinner

This meal feels right for April because it fits Easter, spring family gatherings, and Sunday dinners.

Beverage

Orange Vanilla Spring Sparkler

Ingredients

4 cups sparkling water or lemon lime soda
1 cup orange juice
1 teaspoon Living Naturally & Simply Pure Orange Extract
1 teaspoon Living Naturally & Simply Pure Vanilla Extract
2 tablespoons honey
Orange slices
Ice

Directions

Stir the orange juice, orange extract, vanilla extract, and honey together until blended. Pour over ice and top with sparkling water or soda. Garnish with orange slices.

First Course

Creamy Country Herb Soup

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, diced
2 cups chopped potatoes
2 cups chopped carrots
4 cups water or broth
2 tablespoons Living Naturally & Simply Chicken Soup & Gravy Base
1 teaspoon Living Naturally & Simply Organic Garlic Herb Seasoning
1 teaspoon Living Naturally & Simply Organic Onion Powder
1 cup milk or half and half

Directions

Melt butter in a soup pot and cook onion until softened. Add potatoes, carrots, water or broth, chicken soup base, garlic herb seasoning, and onion powder. Simmer until vegetables are tender. Lightly mash some of the vegetables to thicken the soup, then stir in milk. Heat gently and serve.

Main Course

Vanilla Orange Glazed Ham

Ingredients

1 fully cooked spiral sliced ham, about 7 to 9 pounds
1 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon Living Naturally & Simply Pure Orange Extract
2 teaspoons Living Naturally & Simply Pure Vanilla Extract
1 tablespoon Living Naturally & Simply Pure Vanilla Bean Paste
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 cup orange juice
1 teaspoon Living Naturally & Simply Purest Ground Cinnamon

Directions

Heat oven to 325 degrees. Place ham in a roasting pan and cover loosely with foil. In a bowl, mix brown sugar, orange extract, vanilla extract, vanilla bean paste, mustard, orange juice, and cinnamon. Brush over ham. Bake according to package directions, brushing with glaze every 20 to 30 minutes. Uncover during the last 20 minutes so the glaze shines.

Side Dish

Garlic Herb Roasted Baby Potatoes

Ingredients

2 pounds baby potatoes, halved
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons Living Naturally & Simply Organic Garlic Herb Seasoning
1 teaspoon Living Naturally & Simply Organic Thyme
1 teaspoon Living Naturally & Simply Organic Basil Leaves
Salt if needed

Directions

Heat oven to 425 degrees. Toss potatoes with oil, garlic herb seasoning, thyme, and basil. Spread on a baking sheet and roast 35 to 40 minutes until browned and tender.

Side Dish

Country Gravy Green Beans and Mushrooms

Ingredients

1 pound green beans
8 ounces sliced mushrooms
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons Living Naturally & Simply Organic Country Gravy Mix
1 teaspoon Living Naturally & Simply Organic Garlic Salt

Directions

Steam or boil green beans until just tender. In a skillet, cook mushrooms in butter. Whisk milk and country gravy mix together and pour into the skillet. Cook until thickened, then stir in garlic salt. Toss with green beans.

Dessert

Vanilla Bean Strawberry Shortcake with Pink Sprinkle Finish

Ingredients

For the berries
4 cups sliced strawberries
1 third cup sugar
1 teaspoon Living Naturally & Simply Pure Vanilla Bean Paste

For the shortcakes
2 cups flour
1 fourth cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon Living Naturally & Simply Purest Ground Cinnamon
1 half teaspoon salt
1 half cup cold butter
2 thirds cup milk
1 teaspoon Living Naturally & Simply Pure Vanilla Extract

For the whipped topping
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 teaspoon Living Naturally & Simply Pure Vanilla Extract

Living Naturally & Simply Barbie Pink Sprinkles for garnish

Directions

Mix strawberries with sugar and vanilla bean paste. Let stand. For the shortcakes, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in milk and vanilla just until dough forms. Drop onto a baking sheet and bake at 425 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes. Beat cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until fluffy. Split shortcakes and fill with strawberries and cream. Top with a few pink sprinkles for a festive spring finish.