Depending on the year, Easter may or may not fall in April. If it doesn’t, that doesn’t mean there aren’t other holidays to celebrate. In fact, there is a food holiday for every day in April. Read on to find out what those national food holidays are and how to celebrate them.
National Sourdough Bread Day April 1: Sourdough bread makes a wonderful patty melt. On this national food holiday, try making a patty melt with sourdough, your favorite ground meat, and your favorite cheese.
National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day April 2: Every kid, and kid at heart, will love this national food holiday. Grab your favorite peanut butter and jelly and make up a big stack of this childhood favorite.
National Chocolate Mousse Day April 3: This is one of the best national food holidays. Try making your own chocolate mousse or purchase one of the many different brands available at your grocery store.
National Cordon Bleu Day April 4: Celebrate this food holiday by heading to Arby’s for a Cordon Bleu sandwich and curly fries.
National Caramel Day April 5: Another great national food holiday in is Caramel Day. Make your favorite caramel apples or make a caramel fondue.
National Caramel Popcorn Day April 6: Two days of caramel is a row? This really is a great month. Grab a box of Crunch n Munch and snack away.
Coffee Cake Day April 7: What better way to start your morning than enjoying a delicious piece of coffee cake?
National Empañada Day April 8: On this national food holiday visit your local Taco Bell and grab a caramel apple empanada.
Chinese Almond Cookie Day April 9: There’s no need to visit a Chinese restaurant to enjoy this food holiday. There are several great recipes for this delicious cookie online.
National Cinnamon Crescent Day April 10: Just imagine it. A crescent roll filled with a cinnamon sugar butter.
National Cheese Fondue Day April 11: This is another great national food holiday that must be enjoyed at home. Prepare a cheese fondue and enjoy it with your partner. Feeding each other is always sexy.
Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day April 12: This is another food holiday that takes us back to our childhood. Try making it gourmet by using different cheeses and breads.
National Peach Cobbler Day April 13: Peaches really don’t ripen until around August. To best celebrate this national food holiday, grab a frozen cobbler and a pint of vanilla ice cream.
National Pecan Day April 14: Turn this holiday into a pecan filled day. Add pecans to your cereal, prepare chicken tenders with a pecan crust, and of course make a pecan pie for dessert.
National Glazed-Spiral Ham Day April 15: This is a great food holiday to celebrate with your family. Invite everyone over and prepare a large dinner.
Day of the Mushroom April 16: Finally, a healthy food holiday in April. Try sautéing mushrooms and serving them grilled meat or on a sandwich.
National Cheeseball Day April 17: This is a great food holiday to celebrate with a party. Try preparing a cheeseball with blue cheese, onion flavored cream cheese, and bacon. Roll the cheeseball in chopped, toasted pecans.
Animal Crackers Birthday April 18: Spend this food holiday enjoying a childhood favorite.
Garlic Day April 19: It may be stinky, but almost everyone loves it. Prepare a delicious garlic bread or even a garlic cream pasta.
National Pineapple Upside Down Cake Day April 20: This is a great day to fix a classic meal and enjoy a classic dessert.
Chocolate-Covered Cashew Truffle Day April 21: I suggest heading to your favorite chocolate shop on this food holiday.
National Jelly Bean Day April 22: Who doesn’t love jelly beans? For this national holiday, buy all your favorite Jelly Belly flavors and just relax.
National Picnic Day April 23: What better way to spend an afternoon? Prepare a picnic with all your favorite foods, get out there, and enjoy the spring weather.
National Pigs-in-a-Blanket Day April 24: This month is filled with food holiday that make you feel young again. Grab some smoked sausage links and wrap them in crescent rolls. Bake until golden brown and enjoy.
National Zucchini Bread Day April 25: Just imagine sitting out on your deck or screened in porch enjoyed a delicious slice of zucchini bread with sweetened cream cheese.
National Pretzel Day April 26: April doesn’t have very many healthy food holidays, but pretzels are very low in fat and calories. Indulge without worrying.
National Prime Rib Day April 27: This is another national holiday that is great to celebrate with the family. Make a huge meal and invite everyone over.
National Blueberry Pie Day April 28: What a great way to prepare your taste buds for summer. Prepare a homemade blueberry pie and serve with vanilla ice cream.
National Shrimp Scampi Day April 29: To enjoy this food holiday, head to your favorite seafood restaurant.
National Raisin Day April 30: End the month, by doing something healthy. Just snack on the raisins.
