Hi Cooking Moms, Dads & Friends,

I hope you had a great week! I can’t believe Easter is next weekend. We may not have as many people around the table again this year but I still plan to make Easter special and delicious!

I used to love dying eggs with my kids. Gosh, I miss that! I just might have to do it without them. If you are dying eggs, make sure to click Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs to read my blog post to make your efforts even more satisfying.

Speaking of eggs, we love brunch! After church it’s nice to just come home and relax. If your family likes sausage, they’ll flip over My Absolute Favorite Brunch Bake! It’s all in there - eggs, sausage, even hash brown potatoes. It really is MY FAVE! So easy too because it’s a make-ahead recipe. You do most of the work the night before. Why not try it this Easter?

I think every Easter brunch needs something sweet. My Sticky Bun Coffee Cake is always a hit! You put it all together the night before and then bake it fresh Easter morning. Warm out of the oven it’s heavenly!

Click Breakfast & Brunch for more of my favorite Easter breakfast and brunch recipes.

Don’t forget a pretty fruit salad. Every brunch needs a nice yummy salad! My Fruit Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing is a perfect way to make fruit extra special. Click Salads for more sensational salad recipes.

If you don’t want to fuss with a big ham this Easter, what about Ham and Cheese Sliders? They are AMAZING! Super easy too. They are also a great way to use the leftover ham after Easter.

The kids will get a kick out of my Mac ’n Cheese Minis. They are so cute and yummy! Easy breezy too because you bake them in muffin tins.

The asparagus is here! It’s gorgeous at the grocery store right now! Plus, it’s a good price! Why not pick up a bunch and make my Asparagus Parmesan Roll-Ups? They make a great Easter appetizer or side dish. So pretty and a taste of spring!

Looking for a new potato dish to WOW everybody this Easter? My Cheddar Potatoes Au Gratin are delicious! They are perfect with ham or whatever you are serving this Easter.

Because it looks like there will just be the two of us I might make my Just Peachy Pork Tenderloin this Easter. It’s so good! You gotta try it! Click Dinner, Appetizers, and Sides for more Easter recipe ideas.

For dessert, got bananas that need using? I always do! My Banana Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting is super moist and delish! I mean come on, who doesn’t love cream cheese frosting?

Hey, why not get the kids or grandkids in the kitchen and bake up my Easter Bunny Cupcakes? These just make me smile. So cute! Click Desserts for more delicious spring and Easter desserts.

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Join Me This Summer for an AMAZING Trip to Mackinac Island!

I know we are all excited to start traveling again! I’ve planned four AMAZING culinary vacations. My trips are extra special and different from the rest!

It looks like we’ll all have the opportunity to get the vaccine by June. Let’s celebrate! My 3-day trip to beautiful Mackinac Island, Michigan is the perfect way to start traveling again. It’s ALMOST sold out! There are just a few spots left! We’ll be there when the lilacs are in full bloom. It’s going to be gorgeous! We’ll have the opportunity to see and do it all! From a sunset cocktail sail under the beautiful the Mackinac Bridge, to a carriage ride around the island, a gourmet wine dinner, a visit to the famous Grand Hotel and so much more! Click Join The Cooking Mom on Mackinac Island to get more details. Call Brittany at Bon Voyage Boutique Travel 920-725-2880 to get in on the fun and reserve your spot. I can’t wait! It’s going to be a blast!

In September 2021, join me for a river cruise through Germany, Austria and Switzerland. A river cruise is the absolute best and stress-free way to see Europe. It’s a great value too because gourmet meals and wine, beer, and champagne are all included on the cruise! This trip is going to be spectacular!

If you’re dreaming of a beautiful beach vacation with amazing food this trip is for you! We’ll beat the winter blues and spend a week in one of my favorite cities, gorgeous Puerto Vallarta, Mexico! In January 2022, we’ll stay in a super small, just 80 rooms, 4-diamond luxury beach front resort. I worked really hard to make sure this trip is not only first class but really budget friendly too! All of your food and wine and top shelf cocktails at the resort are included. And it’s not your typical all-inclusive. The cuisine is gourmet, fresh and locally inspired! We’ll even have the option of a multi-course chef’s dinner overlooking the ocean.

Besides the fancy stuff we’ll go local! We’ll join local foodies in search of Puerto Vallarta’s freshly made warm tortillas, the ultimate tacos, tamales, amazing fresh seafood, and fabulous cocktails too. It will be whale watching season during this trip. Let’s go watch! It’s going to be AMAZING! Why not treat yourself to winter getaway you’ll never forget? Read my latest blog post Join The Cooking Mom in Puerto Vallarta to see pictures and get lots more details. This trip is going to book up fast! Hope you're on board. Call Brittany at Bon Voyage Boutique Travel 920-725-2880 for more. You can also email her at: brittany@bonvoyagebt.com

In April of 2022, join me on an incredible trip to Ireland! This trip is also booking up quickly! From Irish cooking classes, to scone baking, whiskey tasting, a VIP tour of Guinness, and so much more. We’ll do it all. We’ll even stay in a real castle outside of Dublin! I can only take a small group so get your reservation in soon! Click Join The Cooking Mom in Ireland to read more about this trip and find out how to reserve your spot!

To find out more about my trips and what makes them so unique click Culinary Vacations with The Cooking Mom.

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I hope you all have a great weekend! Cook up some memories!

Take care,
Amy, The Cooking Mom