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Easter is a bit of an odd duck holiday to me. I guess maybe because I'm not really religious, it's more of a holiday about food and chocolate than it is about anything else. Oh yes, and egg decorating and hunting. Don't forget the egg hunts.
Why did egg hunts become a thing for Easter?! So strange.
Anyway, because it's holiday mostly about the brunch and candy, I figured I would feature some of my favorite recipes ripe for the making this weekend.
- Baked French Toast Casserole
I don't know about you, but if given the choice, I will almost always choose French Toast over Pancakes or Waffles. I'm not sure why, exactly, but it must have something to do with the bread-y nature of French Toast? What can make French Toast...
- French Toast
With a vast array of breakfast options set out before you at a restaurant, what do you most often choose? Waffles? Pancakes? Omelets? Something called a wolf pack? Or maybe you're just a traditional eggs, bacon and hashbrown person. For me, it just...
- Pumpkin Reigns Supreme At Thanksgiving!
Thanksgiving is upon us, if you can believe it. Because Thanksgiving, and this time of year in general, is really a celebration of all things pumpkin, let's take a look at some of my favorite pumpkin recipes, sans pumpkin pie. What's this? No...
- Cinnamon Sugar Pull Apart Bread
Okay, wow. This is why I don't usually make bread-type things unless I am making it for some specific occasion. I just realized I said "this is why" as if you already know what I'm talking about. So what am I babbling about? The length of time...
- Orange Glazed Monkey Bread
Yesterday I went to a friend's place for an Easter brunch get together.After this particular monkey bread was a hit last year, I decided to make it again. You know, stick to the tried and true. And because I didn't have internet at home to try...
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My Favorite Easter Appropriate Recipes
Easter is a bit of an odd duck holiday to me. I guess maybe because I'm not really religious, it's more of a holiday about food and chocolate than it is about anything else. Oh yes, and egg decorating and hunting. Don't forget the egg hunts.
Why did egg hunts become a thing for Easter?! So strange.
Anyway, because it's holiday mostly about the brunch and candy, I figured I would feature some of my favorite recipes ripe for the making this weekend.
Chocolate Chip Easter Egg Cookies
You know those little chocolate eggs you can buy, with the candy shell? Yes, cookies are full of chocolate egg bits. Perfect to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Soft and Light Sugar Cookies
Of course, if you're feeling more traditional, you can make some sugar cookies. These aren't cutout cookies, but rather a much lighter and flakier cookie. You can still add some cute sprinkles to Easter it up. Yep, using Easter as a verb now!
Orange Glazed Monkey Bread
I've made this for a couple of Easter brunches, and it has always been a hit. Monkey bread is a pretty simple idea. Chunks of bread bits rolled in some butter and cinnamon-sugar and topped with a delicious glaze. You can't go wrong.
Challah Bread (for French Toast, etc)
Challah Bread is seriously awesome. Especially when it's homemade. It can bit a bit on the labor intensive side, but the good news is, you can make this ahead if you're going to use it for french toast, because, ummm... yeah. French toast is always better with slightly stale bread, as it will soak up your milk/egg juices more.
Cinnamon Sugar Pull Apart Bread
Another great brunch option if you want to bring something to a party pre-made. This is basically a loaf version of a cinnamon roll situation. What you'll love the most? Pulling it apart with your hands.
Pretzel Jello Salad
I wish I had a better picture of this lovely thing, because this does not do it justice. I will make it again someday and remedy that situation. But this is great for more of an afternoon brunch. It's got a slightly dessert-feel, but there's also fruit, so you know, some health factor. This is a staple in my family for most family gatherings, and you should definitely try it if you haven't.
- Baked French Toast Casserole
I don't know about you, but if given the choice, I will almost always choose French Toast over Pancakes or Waffles. I'm not sure why, exactly, but it must have something to do with the bread-y nature of French Toast? What can make French Toast...
- French Toast
With a vast array of breakfast options set out before you at a restaurant, what do you most often choose? Waffles? Pancakes? Omelets? Something called a wolf pack? Or maybe you're just a traditional eggs, bacon and hashbrown person. For me, it just...
- Pumpkin Reigns Supreme At Thanksgiving!
Thanksgiving is upon us, if you can believe it. Because Thanksgiving, and this time of year in general, is really a celebration of all things pumpkin, let's take a look at some of my favorite pumpkin recipes, sans pumpkin pie. What's this? No...
- Cinnamon Sugar Pull Apart Bread
Okay, wow. This is why I don't usually make bread-type things unless I am making it for some specific occasion. I just realized I said "this is why" as if you already know what I'm talking about. So what am I babbling about? The length of time...
- Orange Glazed Monkey Bread
Yesterday I went to a friend's place for an Easter brunch get together.After this particular monkey bread was a hit last year, I decided to make it again. You know, stick to the tried and true. And because I didn't have internet at home to try...