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Rainbow Easter Egg Nests

On a recent drug store visit, I was quickly sidetracked by the adorable Easter section. Pastel, glitter, and cute bunnies had completely taken over aisle three! Inspired by the sweeties, I thought up a fun treat to make for the kiddos, an Easter or Spring party, or just because!

The idea for this recipe is super simple–make a batch of Rice Krispies Treats, line them into a cupcake tin to create the nests. Sprinkle with coconut dyed with green food coloring for the grass, hide a few candy eggs in the nests, and top with a Peep.

Step-by-step directions are below!

Rainbow Easter Egg Nests – Makes 24 Nests

Ingredients:

For the Rice Krispies Treats Nests

6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
3 tablespoons butter
1 package (10 oz., about 40) marshmallows OR 4 cups mini marshmallows

For the “grass” filling:

2 cups of coconut
green food coloring

Candy decorations:

(2) 4 ounce packages of Whoppers mini Robin Eggs (or your favorite egg-shaped candy)
(3) packages of Easter peeps

Directions:

To make nests:

1. In large saucepan melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted then remove from heat.

2. Add Rice Krispies cereal and stir until well coated.

3. Working quickly and being careful not to handle while it’s too hot, Use buttered hands or wax paper to evenly press approximately 1/2-2/3 cup of mixture into two buttered muffin pans. Cool.

4. Pop the nests out of the muffin pans and line on a cookie rack.

To make coconut “grass”:

1. Place coconut in a bowl, add a few drops of green food coloring, and stir with a fork until incorporated and mixture looks like grass.

Decorate!

Sprinkle a tablespoon of the coconut “grass” in the nest, hide a few eggs on top, and nestle an Easter peep on top. You’ll have plenty of extra grass so use it to decorate your display!

60 Awesome Easter Recipes

Mar25

With Spring officially here, I’ve seen so many adorable Spring and Easter holiday ideas so put together a list of my favorites to share with you all. Whether you’re looking for a kid-friendly craft, Easter Sunday recipes, or just something cute for your office potluck, you’re sure to find exactly what you’re looking for in this list!

Rainbow Easter Egg Nests

Source: Missbutterbean

Meringue Bunnies

Source: Taste of Home

Bunny Carrot Cakes & Cookies

Source: Taste of Home

Easter Basket Cupcakes

Source: Blog Lovin’

Rabbit’s Easter Cupcakes

Source: http://family.go.com/food/recipe-632897-rabbits-easter-cupcakes-t/

Little Lamb Cupcakes

Source: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/little-lamb-cupcake-recipe.html

Floral Cake

Source: http://www.delish.com/recipefinder/spring-floral-cake

Easter Chicks Nest Cupcakes

Source: http://ruthblackphotography.com/image/easter-chick-cupcakes-2/

Carrot Cake Cupcakes
Source: http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/carrot-cake-cupcakes/7013041b-b7d0-4e46-9219-9bb0516595c1

Easter Chick Cupcakes

Source: http://www.annabelkarmel.com/recipes/chick-cupcakes

Bird Nest Cupcakes

Source: http://www.gotchocolate.com/2011/04/recipe-birds-nest-easter-cupcakes/

Easter Bunny Truffles

Source: http://candy.about.com/od/eastercandyrecipes/r/Easter-Bunny-Truffles.htm

Easter Egg Truffles

Source: http://easter.betterrecipes.com/cornflake-coconut-easter-egg-truffles.html

Easter Egg Marshmallow Truffles

Source: http://www.tasteandtellblog.com/easter-egg-marshmallow-truffles/

Jelly Bean Bark

Source: http://everydaysavvy.com/jelly-bean-bark-recipe/#_a5y_p=1385728

Easter Marshmallow Bark

Source: http://www.butterwithasideofbread.com/2013/02/easter-marshmallow-bark.html

Easter Pretzel Chicks

Source: http://www.isavea2z.com/easter-pretzel-chicks/

Peeps Bunny Patch Cake

Source: https://www.marshmallowpeeps.com/cookin-with-peeps/recipe-detail/peeps-bunny-patch-cake

Peeps Sunflower Cake

Source: http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/peeps-sunflower-cake

Easter Basket Cake

Source: http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/easter-basket-cake/0809420e-5cd6-45fd-9e90-0c159be8d598

Hidden Rainbow Easter Egg Cake

Source: http://boulderlocavore.com/2013/03/hidden-rainbow-easter-egg-cake.html

Bunny Butt Cake

Source: http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/bunny-butt-cake/09cd82c8-ada0-4de7-bd85-2cd60ef67b7f

Cheesecake Carrots

Source: http://www.hungryhappenings.com/2014/03/orange-cheesecake-carrots.html

Easter Marshmallow Pops

Source: http://celebbabylaundry.com/2014/03/easter-marshmallow-pops/

Almond-Butter Cookie Bouquet

Source: http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/almond-butter-cookie-bouquet

Little Peeper Cookies

Source: http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/little-peeper-cookies/913d2091-1592-4cef-b3f2-69f40f1ce1dc

Easy Easter Cookie Pops

Source: http://dailycrave.wordpress.com/2012/04/03/easy-easter-cookie-pops/

Robin’s Eggs in Brownie Nests

Source: http://www.babble.com/best-recipes/easter-eggs-in-brownie-nests/

Easter Nest Cookies

Source: http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/easter-nest-cookies/bc3bbf3c-d16a-4799-bc1c-5eecd08f5cf0

Easter Oreo Cookie Suckers

Source: http://www.howdoesshe.com/easter-oreo-suckers-and-apron-giveaway/

Bird Nest Cookies

Source: http://peasinapod.typepad.com/peas-in-a-pod/2011/03/birds-nest-cookies-recipe-how-to-tipjunkie-easter.html

Hidden Surprise Easter Egg Treats

Source: http://www.ricekrispies.com/recipes/hidden-surprise-easter-egg-treats

Easter Basket Cookies

Source: http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/easter-basket-cookies/e52af434-f444-452a-bf18-95c4cccd5202

Easter Bunny Tails

Source: http://www.keyingredient.com/recipes/322846611/easter-bunny-tails/

Easter Egg Cookies

Source: http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/easter-egg-cookies/3d11f867-1b64-48e2-afad-f69cba4d23b4

Easter Bunny Cookies

Source: http://www.createdby-diane.com/2012/04/bunny-cookies.html

Bunny & Chick Cookies

Source: http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/bunny-chick-cookies/601072ee-d66c-40fb-9428-c7111709ceee

Robin’s Egg Nest Treats

Source: http://www.ricekrispies.com/recipes/robins-egg-nest-treats

Rainbow Cookies

Source: http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/rainbow-cookies/3ab61bac-2fcc-42fc-89fe-6341deccd540

Homemade Cadbury Eggs

Source: http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-Cadbury-Creme-Eggs/

Nutter Butter Easter Chicks

Source: http://www.food.com/recipe/nutter-butter-easter-chicks-492743?soc=pinterest

Bunny Biscuits

Source: http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/bunny-biscuits

Easter Bunny Rolls

Source: http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/easter-bunny-rolls

Easter Bunny Treats

Source: http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/easter-bunny-treats

Spring Celebration Brownies

Source: http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/spring-celebration-brownies/317e19d7-e33d-4c99-b555-9b06a438309a

Marshmallow Chocolate Peeps

Source: http://www.raininghotcoupons.com/homemade-chocolate-peeps/

Peeps Pudding Cups

Source: http://www.shortcutsaver.com/peeps-pudding-cups/

Fruity Spring Animals

Source: http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/fruity-spring-animals/02959284-2462-4d4c-bdd5-56db43595953

Easter Chick Sugar Spoons

Source: http://www.hungryhappenings.com/2013/03/Easter-crafts-sugar-eggs-sugar-cubes.html

Easter Pizza

Source: http://www.sugarhero.com/fruit-pizza/

Easter Veggie Pizza

Source: http://www.hungryhappenings.com/2012/03/this-easter-have-fun-decorating-easter.html

Easter Centerpiece

Source: http://catchmyparty.com/photos/551735

Bunny Bottles

Source: http://followpics.net/diy-quick-and-easy-easter-bunny-made-from-water-bottles/

Easter Chicks Deviled Eggs

Source: http://athriftymom.com/easter-chicks-deviled-eggs-diy-simple-money-saving-recipe/

Easter Party Carrot Cutlery

Source: http://adiamondinthestuff.com/2011/04/easter-party-carrot-cutlery.html

Carrot Bags

Source: http://creativeorganization.blogspot.com/2010_03_01_archive.html

Easter Peep-Za

Source: http://blog.cookingchanneltv.com/2012/04/06/easter-peep-za-dessert-pizza-recipe/

Rainbow Easter Eggs

Source: http://choosetothrive.blogspot.com/2011/04/rainbow-easter-eggs.html

Swirl Easter Eggs

Source: http://athriftymom.com/swirl-easter-eggs-how-to-dye-easter-eggs-with-shaving-cream/

Nutella Thumbprint Cookies

Dec4

Anything is better with Nutella, right? Well that’s certainly the case with these little tasties. A rich buttery cookie is taken straight to heaven when rolled in coconut and a lovely gem of nutella placed in the center. It’s actually a really easy cookie to whip up and oh so yummy. A great cookie recipe for holiday baking or cookie exchanges and it will quickly become a family favorite. Yummy to the max!

Nutella Thumbprint Cookies
Yields 36 cookies

3 sticks (3/4 pound) butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 1/2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt

1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water, for egg wash
7 ounces sweetened flaked coconut
Nutella (the amount depends on how generous you are but you’ll need approximately 1/2 cup)

Directions:

1. In a mixer, cream together the butter sugar for several minutes.

Add the vanilla and gradually add the flour and salt until well combined.

2. Transfer the dough onto a piece seran wrap, form into a large ball, and refrigerate for 30 minutes to chill. If you’re in a hurry you can also pop it in the freezer for 5-10 minutes.

3. Preheat oven to 350°. Form the chilled dough into balls, approximately 1 1/4 inches, or weighing 1 ounce if you’re using a scale.

Dip the balls into the egg wash, roll in flaked coconut, and transfer to an ungreased cookie sheet. Use your finger or thumb to form an indentation in the dough for filling with Nutella. 🙂

rolled balls in coconut

Using a teaspoon, fill each indentation with about 1/4 teaspoon of Nutella.

4. Bake for approximately 20-25 minutes or until the edges are a light brown and the coconut is toasted. Since all ovens vary slightly, I always recommend baking one cookie first to see what the exact time is to avoid burning an entire sheet.

5. Transfer cookies to a wire cooling rack. Eat the cooled Nutelal Thumbprint Cookies with a glass of milk or hot cocoa. Enjoy!

Coconut Chicken Curry

Sep1

I love Indian cuisine with it’s complexities of flavors and perfect harmony of ingredients. That’s why I was ecstatic when a friend gave me this amazing recipe a few years back, which I consider a phenomenal chicken curry which hits all of the right notes. It also happens to be ridiculously simple and quick recipe to whip up so I frequently make it for busy weekday dinners. This is also a versatile dish so I like to mix it up sometimes by adding in veggies like carrots, potatoes, eggplant, peas, etc.

Coconut Chicken Curry
Makes 6 servings

3 Tablespoons butter
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon red chili powder or cayenne pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon curry
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons sugar
1 small onion, chopped
1 (12.5 ounce) can coconut milk *You can use light coconut milk but I don’t recommend unsweetened coconut milk
2 pounds of boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into small bite-size pieces *I think the thighs have better flavor but you can certainly use breasts if you prefer.
1 (14 ounce) can of diced tomatoes, drained
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped *I love cilantro so usually add more but you can adjust the amount to suit your taste.
Cooked basmati or jasmine rice to serve with the coconut chicken curry

Directions:

1. In a large skillet or medium soup pot, over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté garlic.

Add the spices and salt and sauté for a few minutes, stirring constantly.

Add the sugar and onions and sauté for several minutes.

2. Add the coconut milk and chicken and bring to a boil and then reduce heat to medium.

Simmer until chicken is cooked all the way through, approximately 10-15 minutes.

3. Once chicken is cooked all the way through, add the tomatoes and chopped cilantro.

Serve in bowls over rice and enjoy.

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Rainbow Easter Egg Nests

Coconut Chicken Curry