When we think of Easter baskets we usually think of kids. At least I do, since I have four. But what about older kids or those living on their own going to college? They need love,too! How fun would it be to give this Easter Basket filled with things just for College students? When, I was little, I loved Easter morning. I loved seeing what the Easter Bunny left for us. It was usually a basket of Easter candy, our decorated boiled eggs, and either a Spring outfit or Easter dress. … [Read more...]
Easter Lemon Pie Cups
These little Easter Lemon Pie Cups are such a pretty dessert for the Easter dessert table. Everyone gets their own and no one has to share! Does anyone else love pie? Or puff pastry? Or cute desserts? If you don't, I'm not sure we can be friends. Just sayin'. Those are serious loves of mine and I cannot compromise on that. Kidding. Sort of. What I am not kidding about is how delicious these Easter Lemon Pie Cups are. Puff pastry shells, lemon pie filling, colored coconut and candy eggs make for … [Read more...]
Favorite Easter Recipes
We've put together a list of our favorite Easter recipes. Take a look and you'll be sure to find something new to put on the dinner table! TANGERINE GLAZED HAM LEMON SUGAR COOKIES BERRY CHANTILLY CAKE PARMESAN SCALLOPED POTATOES CADBURY CREME EGG CHOCOLATE LAVA CAKES EASTER CARROT CHEESE BALL EASTER LEMON PIE CUPS EASTER COOKIE CAKE CARROT CUPCAKES WITH ORANGE SPICE FROSTING CARROT CAKE CINNAMON ROLLS OLD-FASHIONED CREAM CHEESE POUND CAKE MASCARPONE MASHED POTATOES 30-MINUTE … [Read more...]
Bakery Style Cupcakes with Vanilla Buttercream Frosting
These cupcakes start out with a box mix and turn into delicious Bakery Style Cupcakes. Topped with a yummy Vanilla Buttercream Frosting, these cupcakes will have everyone wanting the recipe. I am one of those weirdos who prefers a store-bought bakery cake or a cake made from a box mix over homemade from scratch cakes. It's just the way it is. I love cakes from Sam's Club and have been known to buy some cupcakes just because I wanted them. Not for any special occasion. I went to one of my … [Read more...]
Lemon Oatmeal Bars
For a change in traditional lemon bars I made Lemon Oatmeal Bars with lemon pie filling. The results are mouthwatering! When I think of lemon I think of Spring. Everything is new and fresh in the Springtime as are lemons. I love lemon bars. A lot. Basically, if it has lemon in it, I'll love it. And these Lemon Oatmeal Bars are no exception. The Lucky Leaf Fruit Filling makes them even better! It's full of perfect lemon flavor and I trust them to know how to do fruit filling right. … [Read more...]
Hot Cross Buns
Hot cross buns are a staple in Australia and New Zealand. Make these soft and fluffy Easter favorites easily at home! Hi all - Eva from Eva Bakes here again to share a recipe that I wish I would have made years ago. I started playing the flute in 4th grade and chose this instrument because I liked how shiny it looked. One of the first songs that I learned how to play was "Hot Cross Buns." Of course, I never knew what a hot cross bun was but was content knowing that I was pretty good at … [Read more...]
Mother’s Day Recipes
Wow the Moms in your life with these Mother's Day recipes. They are just the thing to throw the perfect Mother's Day Brunch! Moms need a big high five, am I right? Who else can run the ship as well as a mom. I tell my husband and kids that I better not die before any of them or they would never find anything. Ever. They would sit around the kitchen table moaning about how they wish Mom was here to find their red dinosaur/scissors/important paper/etc. You know it's true! I have to say moms are … [Read more...]
Lemon Mousse
Lemon Mousse sounds fancy but it's such a simple dessert. It is bursting with lemon flavor over a graham cracker crust. Lemon lemon lemon! Give me all the lemon recipes! I can't get enough of that refreshing taste. I love lemons in chicken recipes, in this Lemon Heavenly Oreo Dessert and in Strawberry Lemonade Slush. I will take them any way I can. Lemon Mousse is such a pretty dessert. You can serve it with strawberries, blueberries or raspberries for an extra touch. I love it just the way … [Read more...]
30 Spring Recipes You Will Love
I have 30 spring recipes you will love right here. They are gorgeous, delicious and fun. Give them a try and see which are your favorites. Are you all in Spring Fever mode? I am and since Sunday was the first day of Spring, it's officially appropriate to make every single recipe listed below. I am dying to make that Berry Feta Salad and Carrot Cake Cookie Bars for starters. Be sure to check out these 10 Citrus Recipes and Top 10 Easter Recipes for more Spring inspiration. Grilled French … [Read more...]