Hi Cooking Moms, Dads & Friends,

TGIF! I hope you had a great week. We haven’t had the greatest weather here in Wisconsin but I’m getting excited for Easter. It’s coming up soon. I’m still not sure how many people are coming over 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 so TASTY! Super easy too. They are also a great way to use the leftover ham after Easter.

My Just Peachy Pork Tenderloin is also perfect for Easter. It’s so good and so easy. You can roast it in the oven or throw it on the grill. Either way it’s fabulous! You gotta try it.

On the side, 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.

Asparagus is here! It’s gorgeous at the grocery store right now. Plus, the price is right! 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 are 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.

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.

I'll be on TV in Minneapolis on The Jason Show next Thursday morning and on in Milwaukee on Fox 6 Wakeup Friday making amazing Easter recipes. Hope you'll watch!

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LAST MINUTE OPENINGS for Tuscany This September!

We had a couple of rooms open up for my trip to Italy this September. This trip is going to be AMAZING! Time is seriously running out. If you want in on this trip call Brittany at Bon Voyage Boutique Travel TODAY at (920)725-2880 for all the details! Click Join The Cooking Mom in Tuscany to learn more!

And hey, we’re planning to go back to Italy in September 2023. More details on that trip coming soon! Let me know if you’re interested in going by emailing info@thecookingmom.com!

Join The Cooking Mom on Mackinac Island This June!

Summer will be here before you know it! Why not make it the best summer ever? Join me on Mackinac Island, Michigan. We’ll be there in June during the Lilac Festival. It’s absolutely gorgeous that time of year! There’s no place like this island! No cars. Gorgeous Victorian homes and Inns. It’s like you’ve stepped back in time! We are staying at my favorite resort on the island. It’s fabulous! We’ve even added an extra night so there will be more time on this trip to sightsee, shop or just relax! This trip is already filling up! We can only take a limited number of people. Click Join The Cooking Mom on Mackinac Island to get all the details. I hope you’ll join me.

EXCITING NEWS & SAVINGS! Join Amy on a River Cruise in France in April 2023!

Have you ever dreamed of going on a river cruise? It’s the ULTIMATE way to see Europe! Bring on lots of wine tasting, gourmet meals, fresh croissants and pastries and so much more! Join me on a river cruise through Southern France from Burgundy to Provence. In April of 2023, we’ll cruise the Rhone river on a gorgeous new boutique ship with only 150 passengers! It’s first class all the way and it’s a true ALL-INCLUSIVE river cruise, meaning all your food, drinks, and excursions are included. Gratuity too!

Plus, you’ll have the option to stay a couple days after the cruise to experience Paris. It will be spring and the blossoms will be in full bloom. It’s going to be stunning!

We found out that if you book my trip you’ll get another exclusive EXTRA $150 per person discount! Plus they extended the deadline to SAVE even more. If you book and pay in full by June 30th, you’ll save an extra 10 percent!

Click Join The Cooking Mom on a French River Cruise to get all the dates and intriguing details. This trip is going to be so wonderful! Join me! Call Brittany at Bon Voyage Boutique Travel at (920)725-2880 for the new pricing details!

In January, I took a group to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. From taco tours to authentic Mexican cooking classes and whale watching. It was incredible! Let me know if you want to go with me next January 2023. I’m starting to plan now for more culinary vacations in 2023 and 2024. I want to know where you want to go. Email me the trips you’d be interested in at info@thecookingmom.com!

This weekend I’m going to do a big spring cleaning. It’s no fun, but it sure feels good when it’s done! You can always see what I'm up to on Facebook and Instagram. Check out my videos on YouTube, too.

Have a great weekend and cook up some memories!

Take care,
Amy, The Cooking Mom