Bite-sized carrot cake squares covered in white chocolate? Yes, please! Naturally-dyed cream cheese frosting carrots add the finishing touch. Happy Easter!
Friday, April 6, 2012
Maybe it’s the thought of Easter bunnies munching on carrots but carrot cake makes me think of spring and Easter. In reality, the warm, spicy flavors of ginger and cinnamon make this an equally satisfying treat during the fall and winter or any other time of year.
Friday, April 6, 2012
The pastel colors of the naturally-dyed buttercream frosting are perfect for Easter. And my son loved yet another way to decorate Easter eggs.
Thursday, April 5, 2012
In this comforting, creamy soup sans cream, warm hints of curry and ginger round out the natural sweetness of the carrots. It is a healthy, satisfying soup any time of year and it’s a festive spring and Easter meal when served with bunny grilled cheese sandwiches or Annie’s All-Natural Bunny Crackers.
Sunday, April 1, 2012
Dress up your everyday quesadillas (or sandwiches) by cutting them into Easter egg shapes and letting your kids decorate them. My son has just as much fun decorating healthy food as he does cupcakes and sugar cookies. And it’s just one more way to make healthier fare fun and festive.
Sunday, April 1, 2012
These paper napkin decoupage Easter eggs will add some colorful designs to your Easter egg assortment. It’s a simple arts and crafts project {appropriate for all ages and relatively mess-free} that is a fun alternative to dyeing Easter eggs.
Monday, March 12, 2012
We don’t have a shamrock cookie cutter so we improvised with green hearts and iced a stem on the plate. Spinach juice gave the powdered sugar glaze its beautiful natural green color.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
These strawberry-banana-oatmeal-buttermilk pancakes are perfect for Valentine’s Day {or any other day!}. The oatmeal adds some whole grain to the pancakes; the mashed bananas make them extra tender; and the mashed strawberries {or strawberry jam} provide some sweetness and a light reddish hue
Friday, February 10, 2012
Grapefruit is refreshing any time of year but it turns out that this beautiful pink granita is perfect for Valentine’s Day! The key to making granita is to agitate the ice crystals by beating them vigorously with a whisk or a spoon, breaking down the large ice chunks into soft, fluffy ice crystals.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
These heart-shaped cake pops are the perfect treat for your Valentine. They also make a fun Valentine’s Day project for your kids.
Sunday, April 8, 2012
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