Come spring, the old saying: "April showers, bring May flowers" really rings true when we’re all donning rain slickers, pulling on galoshes, and toting around wet umbrellas. If you find yourself at home listening to the rain go pitter-patter and wondering what to do, spend a lazy day in the kitchen with our recipes for breads, sweets, brunch, and more. You might just want to stay indoors all week!

Brunch Recipes Eggs Benedict Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins Zucchini Pancakes Gruyere Caraway Popovers Corned Beef Hash with Poached Eggs Green Onion Hash Brown Potatoes Crepes Suzette Blueberry Whole-Wheat Pancakes with Blueberry Syrup Belgian Waffles Potato Saffron Omelet

"Low-Impact" Recipes Double-Herb Roasted Chicken and Potatoes Spanish Chicken and Mussel Paella Tamale Pie Chicken Biscuit Pot Pie Chili con Carne and Chili con Queso with Tortilla Chips Chicken and Lobster Pot Pie Best Roast Beef Blanquette de Veau Beef Stew Brazilian Black Bean and Meat Stew: Feijoada Dry-Aged Standing Rib Roast with Sage Jus

Sweet Recipes The Ultimate Caramel Apple Pie Crisp Chocolate Wafers Dried Cherry and Chocolate Biscotti Apricot Rice Pudding Moravian Molasses Cookies Orange Glazed Blueberry Scones Butterscotch Pudding Glazed Brownies Hot Fudge Sundaes Featherlight Chocolate Cake

Breads Eliopitta: Olive Bread Cinnamon Raisin Bread The Baguette Chocolate Babka Croissants Cinnamon Buns Poppyseed Bread Old Virginia Batter Bread Honey Wheat Bread Danish Dough