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Kids in the Kitchen: Make this Easter EGGcellent!

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Friends, read on for two simple ways to get the kids involved with Easter prep!
There comes a point in most children’s lives where they sincerely want to help out in the kitchen. (And let’s be honest: mini chefs are the best.) Whether it’s baking with mom or helping dad prepare breakfast in bed, the enthusiasm with which kids stretch their culinary expertise is downright precious.

So, what better time to let them shine than holidays? Involving kids in special occasion meal prep not only facilitates family bonding and expands picky palettes, it helps children hone a necessary life skill – cooking. …

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Easter Weekend: Almond Cupcakes

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Looking for a fabulous dessert or coffee break treat that the whole family will love? This Easter, be the hostess with the mostess and serve these scrumptious Almond Cupcakes, courtesy of my friends at Almond Breeze.

With a peek-a-boo filling and gorgeous sugar-coated almonds as garnish, they’re almost too pretty to eat! (I did say almost…)
Cupcakes_RT (2)Making sugar-coated almonds is a breeze (no pun intended). In an ungreased baking pan, roast 2 cups sliced almonds at 375°F for 10 minutes, turning pan and stirring halfway through baking time. Then, bring 1/2 cup sugar and 1 cup water to a boil in a large pan; add almonds and stir. Sugar will crystallize – don’t panic! – keep stirring and it will start to caramelize.

Remove from heat and spread almonds onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. When cool and dry, break up and sprinkle on top of cupcakes. Store any extra almonds in an airtight container. They are great for snacking, in popcorn or as a topping for ice cream. …

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Get Ready to #BakeWithStyle!

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Tenderflake knows how good you feel when you #BakewithStyle and wants to help women coping with cancer feel good too. That’s why they’ve partnered with Look Good Feel Better, Canada’s only charity dedicated to empowering women by helping them manage the effects that cancer and its treatment have on their appearance.

Sounds amazing? IT IS. And here’s how you can help: Vote on one of their stylish Easter recipes and you’ll be making a $1 donation toward the Look Good Feel Better organization.

Of course, a campaign this wonderful is a cause for celebration – and we’re celebrating with a #BakeWithStyle Twitter Party! Join @TenderflakePie as they share stylish and scrumptious recipes like these Easter Sweet Treats. Best of all, we’re giving away FREE Tenderflake coupons and TWO KitchenAid Artisan Mixers – valued at $499.99 each!

RSVP below for a chance to win, and get ready to #BakeWithStyle! …

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We’re Celebrating #EggsAtEaster!

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Few things go hand in hand like Easter… and Easter Eggs, of course! And just in time for the EGGcellent feast, the Egg Farmers of Canada are hosting a party of EGGpic proportions. EGGcited? So am I!

(In case you’re wondering, no, I don’t think I’ll ever tire of inserting “egg-isms” where appropriate. Too much fun!)

Join @eggsoeufs on Tuesday, April 8th at 9pm ET for the #EggsAt Easter Twitter Party. We’ll be chatting up a storm about your Easter traditions, creative tips for decorating Easter eggs, and how fresh, local Canadian Eggs play a supporting role in your holiday feast. From Festive Brunch Pie to Chocolate Bunny Bread, there are so many reasons to celEGGbrate the holiday!

We’ll have fabulous prizes up for grabs, including 7 x Easter Get Cracking Prize Packs (includes tons of Get Cracking Swag and an Easter Egg Decorating Kit), plus a GRAND PRIZE of an Easter Quiche-in-a-Box Prize Pack!

The Easter Quiche-in-a-Box Prize Pack includes everything you need to create the perfect Easter morning celebration – Get Cracking Swag, an Easter Egg Decorating Kit, a KitchenAid Mandolin slicer, a Quiche Dish Set from Crate and Barrel, a KitchenAid Box Grater, and a variety of special seasonings like thyme, basil, rosemary, peppercorns and sea salt. The prize is valued at $250.00! (Please see our official rules.)

RSVP below for a chance to win, and be sure to bring your #EggsAtEaster recipes, tips and ideas to share!…

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Simplify Easter Brunch: Savoury Egg Strata

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A make-ahead recipe that will wow your family come Easter morning? Yes please.

Courtesy of the Egg Farmers of Ontario, this egg strata is perfect for Easter brunch. You can make it a day ahead, which simplifies preparation and gives you more time to spend with the family…or hunt for Easter Eggs.

And, it’s terribly easy to customize depending on your nutritional preferences: substitute whole wheat bread for white, use reduced-fat cheddar cheese, and/or use low sodium shaved ham. Enjoy!

Serving: 8 Servings
Prep. Time: 30-40 minutes
Cooking Time: 1-1¼ hours

INGREDIENTS

1 loaf (about 520 g) sliced white bread (about 16 slices, discard ends)
½ lb (250 g) thinly sliced or shaved ham
2 cups (500 mL) shredded Cheddar cheese
6 eggs
¼ cup (50 mL) finely chopped onion
¼ cup (50 mL) finely chopped green pepper
½ tsp (2 mL) dry mustard
½ tsp (2 mL) black pepper
½ tsp (2 mL) Worcestershire sauce
Dash Tabasco
3 cups (750 mL) milk
2 tbsp (30 mL) butter or margarine, melted

DIRECTIONS

Trim crusts from bread; reserve crusts. Cover bottom of greased 13 x 9-inch (33 x 23 cm) baking dish with slices of bread, trimming to fit if necessary. Cover with ham, then cheese. Top with another layer of bread.

Whisk eggs. Add onion, green pepper, dry mustard, pepper, Worcestershire sauce and Tabasco; whisk to combine. Whisk in milk. Pour mixture over bread. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Meanwhile, pulse reserved crusts in food processor until coarsely chopped. Set aside 1-1/2 cups (375 mL) of the bread crumbs. (Remainder can be frozen for another use.)

The next day, stir melted butter into bread crumbs until moistened. Sprinkle buttered crumbs over top of casserole.

Bake in a preheated 350°F (180°F) oven until puffed, set and golden brown, about 1 to 1-1/4 hours.