Easter Treats for Every Bunny

We hope you enjoy your Straight from the Test Kitchen Easter Special newsletter! [Click here to view this email in your browser]( [Canadian Living]( Straight from the Test Kitchen April 14, 2022 [FOOD]( [HOME & GARDEN]( [LIFE & RELATIONSHIPS]( [HEALTH & WELLNESS]( [STYLE]( Happy Easter 🌷 "The great gift of Easter is hope." -- Basil C. Hume SPECKLED EASTER EGG CHOCOLATE CAKE Brilliant blue icing and a fun speckled effect make this show-stopping chocolate cake look like a robin's egg. [GET THE RECIPE]( CLASSIC HOT CROSS BUNS Traditionally enjoyed on Good Friday, this raisin-flecked, cross-adorned dessert is a favourite Easter treat. Love raisins? Add an extra half cup and omit the mixed peel or apricots. [RECIPE]( CARROT PINEAPPLE LOAF Freshly grated orange rind brightens the flavours of this loaf, and marzipan carrots lighten the look. Doubling the parchment paper keeps the outside from darkening too much. [RECIPE]( FOR THE LOVE OF BREAD There's something very special about bread: it just makes us happy with its good taste. And that's probably the reason why you'll find this scrumptious and satisfying staple in practically every home. [RECIPE]( GREEK EASTER BREAD Tsoureki, a traditional Greek sweet bread with dyed red eggs nestled on top, breaks the fast of Lent and symbolizes the rebirth and blood of Christ. [RECIPE]( PORTUGUESE SWEET LOAF Known as Massa Sovada, this bread is delicious served plain and wonderful with any spread. [RECIPE]( WHITE BORSCHT - POLISH EASTER SOUP Toronto-based Chef Michael Angeloni, proudly shares his family recipe for White Borscht. A delicious Polish traditional Easter soup that connects him to his roots. [RECIPE]( ITALIAN EASTER SOUP Homemade chicken stock poured over egg and Parmesan–dipped toasts makes a lovely, delicate dish. [RECIPE]( CORN AND FETA TART WITH FRESH TARRAGON This elegant quiche-like tart is great served with a green salad for brunch or a light dinner. A flaky cornmeal pastry enhances the sweet corn filling. [RECIPE]( LEG OF LAMB STUFFED WITH ARTICHOKES, SPINACH AND RED PEPPERS Easter is synonymous with spring lamb. And this menu's centrepiece is a juicy, tender roast filled with a rainbow of vegetables. You can butterfly a whole leg of lamb at home, but save yourself time by asking your butcher to do it. Tie the leg tightly to keep the filling intact when sliced. [RECIPE]( PINEAPPLE-GLAZED HAM Ham is one of the easiest mains to prepare for a large group, as there's no trussing, stuffing or tricky carving involved. It's a good idea to order the ham from your butcher in advance to ensure that you get the size you need. This recipe yields many servings, so freeze any leftovers to toss into pastas, stir-fries and casseroles in the weeks to come. [RECIPE]( HONEY-LIME CARROTS WITH CIPOLLINI ONIONS This sweet-and-sour side is a convenient recipe when feeding a large crowd because so much of it can be prepared in advance. [RECIPE]( TWIN PEAS WITH ROASTED GARLIC BUTTER Roasted garlic butter adds a modern twist to seasonal peas in this flavourful side dish. [RECIPE]( ROASTED SMASHED POTATOES Everyone loves a good roasted potato, and this recipe does not disappoint. Boiling them ahead saves time the next day. Use the bottom of a skillet to gently flatten several potatoes at a time. These potatoes are just as delicious whole, so if you're looking for something more traditional, omit the flattening step. [RECIPE]( Easter Sweets EASTER CHICKS These adorable Easter chicks are made out of coconut macaroons, and transformed into cute animals with the addition of a few candies. For added effect, plate the chicks next to dyed, cracked eggshells. [RECIPE]( ANNA OLSON'S LEMON CREAM TART Don't mistake this cream pie as a variation of lemon meringue pie—it has an altogether different look and taste, and is truly elegant and pretty. The filling is a super-creamy lemon curd, with a soft and subtle lemon pucker to it, and the whipped cream highlights the richness and simplicity. [RECIPE]( PASTEL GLAZED DOUGHNUTS Give dye-dipped eggs a run for their money with these pastel doughnuts that look just as good as they taste. [RECIPE]( POLKA-DOT LEMON SUGAR COOKIES Spring-themed sugar cookies (such as bunny, carrot, duck, egg and butterfly shapes) welcome the season. [RECIPE]( CHOCOLATE MOUSSE EASTER EGGS This Easter, give these pretty chocolate mousse-filled eggs a try. [RECIPE]( MANGO CREAM SHORTBREAD SANDWICH COOKIES These egg-shaped Easter delights are super fun to make, and super scrumptious to eat! [GET THE RECIPE]( FOLLOW US [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [Pinterest]( [Google Plus]( To unsubscribe from this newsletter, please [click here](. This message has been sent by CANADIAN LIVING* to the following address: {EMAIL} 1600 boul. de Maisonneuve E, Montréal (Québec) H2L 4P2 canadian.living@tva.ca | [www.canadianliving.com]( [Privacy Policy]( | © Canadian Living 2022. All Rights Reserved.