This year for Easter, we’re trying to keep Christ and His sacrifice and resurrection at the center of everything, including food!
To that end, we’ve had lots of fun getting really creative!
Our first food craft was with Rice Krispie Treats! I’ve been avoiding working with Rice Krispie Treats because I worried they’d be too hot for the kids to really play with, or too sticky. I decided it was time to try it out since it’s basically edible playdough and, sure enough, we had a blast!
I sprayed the Easter cookie cutters and their hands with a little Pam to help with the stickiness and it wasn’t messy at all! Then we pressed the mix into the different shapes and popped them out one by one. They turned out really nicely! (If you’re wondering what a butterfly has to do with the resurrection, I’ll tell you more in my next post. 😉 )
As you can see, there was a lot of taste-testing going on as well! 😉 If I was feeling fancy I bet I could drizzle some chocolate or icing on top to make them even more fun—something to try next year!
We also made a delicious reminder: Praying Pretzels! I learned about these over at Catholic Icing (though the pretzel recipe we used was from Jo Cooks—SO GOOD!). I did not know pretzels originated as a Lent tradition! Apparently the crossed arms of the pretzel is to remind us to pray. I LOVE pretzels any time of the year, so I think it’s really cool that they’ll always remind me to pray now.
Deviled Eggs are kind of an Easter tradition at our house, usually to go along with a large ham for dinner. Below is my favorite way to make them, although I have to admit that I do it all by taste now, so the measurements listed are just guesstimates. 🙂
If you want to make them colored like in the picture, it’s extremely simple!
After removing the shells from the hard-boiled eggs, cut the egg in half and scoop out the yellow yolk, placing the yolk in a bowl to the side for making the “deviled” part of the egg (see recipe below). In a small bowl or cup, mix dye and water (NOT vinegar unless you like an oddly flavored white egg 😉 ). I use food dye and just put drops in until it looks good and dark. I also did three different colors: pink (very little red), blue, green, and purple (about 1 part red and 3 parts blue mixed). Place the white parts of the eggs in the dye and let them soak until they’re the color you want! If you’re going for pastel, it doesn’t take long at all. Just keep checking them until they’re how you had in mind. Set the now non-white eggs aside to dry a little while you mix the “deviled” part to scoop back in! See, simple! And the kids can still dye eggs!
While you’re making the eggs, you can talk about the resurrection and the empty tomb. The yellow part is Jesus, and He leaves the empty tomb (the empty egg) behind. When he returns, He’s a little different than He was before.
I hope you enjoy some of these tasty treats this year! What traditional foods do you like to make to celebrate Easter?
| Servings | Prep Time |
| 24 servings | 20 min |
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| 9 min |
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Deviled eggs are an Easter tradition at our house. As you scoop out the yellow yolk, you can talk to your kids about Jesus leaving behind the empty tomb (the empty egg), and returning again made new!
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- 1 dozen eggs
- 1 Tbs baking soda
- 1/2 Tbs yellow mustard
- 3 Tbs mayonnaise
- 2 Tbs sweet relish
- 1/4 tsp paprika also some sprinkled on top
- salt and pepper to taste
- bacon crumbles if desired for a topping
- Hard boil the eggs to your liking. I usually put the eggs in cold water (enough to cover) and turn the heat to high. Once the water starts boiling, sprinkle in a tablespoon of baking soda. Watch the water to be sure it doesn't boil over when it fizzes. It should settle after a second and then you can let it continue to boil. (I have found that adding the baking soda at this stage works better for making easy-peel eggs, rather than at the start.) Set the timer for 3 minutes.
- After 3 minutes, turn the heat off, but leave the eggs on the stove. When the water is lukewarm, run the eggs under cool water to cool completely and then either store in the fridge until you're ready to make the "deviled" part, or move right along into making that part.
- Remove shells from all eggs. Rinse.
- Cut eggs in half. I usually have a paper towel handy to wipe the knife after each cut to ensure the eggs stay clean of yolk.
- Scoop out the yolks and place in a medium-sized bowl, or food processor. (If you'd like to color the eggs, here is where you do that step. See notes.)
- In the bowl or food processor, mix the remaining ingredients to taste. Give it a whirl until the desired consistency is reached. If you like a creamier filling, I definitely recommend a food processor or immersion blender. If you don't mind some chunks, or have strong arms, just stir with a spoon.
- Scoop filling back into eggs with a medium-sized cookie scoop or tablespoon. If you're going fancy, you can put the filling into a plastic bag and squeeze the filling through a pretty cake decorating tip.
- Top with your desired topping. I love adding paprika or bacon crumbles.
If you want to make them colored, it's extremely simple! After removing the shells from the hard-boiled eggs, cut the egg in half and scoop out the yellow yolk, placing the yolk in a bowl to the side for making the "deviled" part of the egg. In a small bowl or cup, mix dye and water (NOT vinegar unless you like an oddly flavored white egg 😉 ). I use food dye and just put drops in until it looks good and dark. I also did three different colors: pink (very little red), blue, green, and purple (about 1 part red and 3 parts blue mixed). Place the white parts of the eggs in the dye and let them soak until they're the color you want! If you're going for pastel, it doesn't take long at all. Just keep checking them until they're how you had in mind. Set the now non-white eggs aside to dry a little while you mix the "deviled" part to scoop back in! See, simple! And the kids can still dye eggs!