Easter Food Memories

By Ben Mims
For Cooking Newbie, a blog for beginner cooks

Even though Easter was two days ago, the food memories I have at this time of year always inspire my cooking. March and April are strange months because they’re straddling the line of the last dying winter produce and the new spring arrivals.

When I think back to Easter meals as a child, the ingredients and dishes I remember are the best options for inspiration. Coconut and carrot cake were always staple desserts on our holiday table, so I always incorporate those ingredients into desserts or baked goods that I’m wanting to develop this particular time of year.

For an easy breakfast or afternoon snack, I love muffins. Rarely will I ever admit to liking anything in miniature form, however, these muffins do just the trick. They’re not too sweet and stay remarkably crunchy, thanks to the dried coconut in them.

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Strawberry French Toast - Yum!

By David Hu

French toast is a simple way to make plain bread exciting – add some strawberries and it becomes even more special. Today’s video is a Strawberry Cheesecake Stuffed French Toast. While the peak strawberry season is between April and June, half of the California strawberry crop is harvested after June 1, so this is a dish you can make pretty much year round. It’s an easy recipe for breakfast but if you’re in the mood for something simple and sweet at night, this fits the bill to a “T.”

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