Easter Eggs Adorn an Apple Tree in the Garden of the Summerhouse of German Pensioners Christa and Volker Kraft in Saalfeld
IN PHOTO: Easter eggs adorn an apple tree in the garden of the summerhouse of German pensioners Christa and Volker Kraft, in the eastern German town of Saalfeld, March 19, 2014. Each year since 1965 Volker and his wife Christa spend up to two weeks decorating the tree with their collection of 10,000 colourful hand-painted Easter eggs in time for Easter celebrations. REUTERS

Easter is fast approaching. Aside from the usual activities you have to prepare during this annual event, you should also busy yourselves preparing foods that are perfect for such occasion. Below are some Easter food ideas that can inspire you in coming up with an Easter-friendly menu.

  1. Easter cupcakes

Cupcakes are so easy to make and children love them too. Put a twist to the all-time favourite cupcakes by adding a little Easterly inspiration. Bake cupcakes the usual way then allow them to cool in a rack. Add frosting of different colours. Then, put several pieces of bite-size chocolate eggs on top.

  1. Deviled Easter eggs

Make use of all those Easter eggs by preparing deviled eggs. Boil the eggs then cut them into two parts. Take out the yolks and put them in a bowl. Add in your desired amount of mayonnaise, grated cheese, and some chopped bacon strips. Mix them together then put the mixture in your boiled egg whites.

  1. Chocolatey Easter kebobs

Kids will have a blast preparing this yummy treat. Make kebobs using chocolate Easter eggs and bunnies. You can also add fruits like strawberries and pineapple and apple slices. Serve with a glass of iced tea or fruit shake.

  1. Easter salad

You may want to eat healthy this Easter so here’s one dish that you have to include on your table. Boil a dozen quail’s eggs or six chicken eggs. Slice them into several pieces then set aside. Cut carrots in julienne strips and slice a cucumber. Put lettuce at the base of a bowl then add boiled eggs, carrots and cucumber. Serve as is or with your favourite dressing.

  1. Easter omelette

An Easter-themed omelette is a great way to jumpstart your morning. Beat six eggs in a bowl. Add some slices of button mushrooms, chopped celery and a can of drained tuna flakes. Fry the mixture in a large pan. Serve with grated cheese on top. You can use this omelette as sandwich filling or serve with a cup of hot coffee.

These Easter food ideas are so easy to prepare. You too can come up with your own by using your creativity and resourcefulness.

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