Easter Round-Up Part Two

Ever Ready Easter Specials

Baked Blueberry French Toast
https://sockfairies.blogspot.com/2019/04/baked-blueberry-lemon-french-toast.html
Cook's Notes: A delicios make ahead brunch dish, just pop in the oven the next day.

Asparagus Bacon with Roasted Red Pepper Strata and Swiss Cheese
https://sockfairies.blogspot.com/2019/04/easter-round-up-part-2.html

Roasted Vegetables with Salmon and a Maple Mustard Sauce 
https://sockfairies.blogspot.com/2020/02/roasted-vegetables-and-salmon-with.html

One Pan Chicken Dinner 
https://sockfairies.blogspot.com/2018/09/one-pan-autumn-chicken-dinner.html

Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting 
Cook's notes: A simple and easy recipe to make. Canned drained pineapple adds to the moistness and using part whole wheat flour makes it healthier giving it a nice texture.
Ingredients:

• 4 large eggs beaten
• 2 tsp. soda
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1cup brown sugar
• 2 TB. Saigon cinnamon or 3 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1-1/3 cups oil
• 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
• 1-3/4-2 cups grated carrots (use food processor)
• 1-1/2 cups crushed walnuts or pecans, divided
• 1 cup white flour
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• ½ cup coconut-optional

Directions:

• Prehat oven to 350 degrees and grease a 13 x 9 pan. 
• Beat eggs, add in rest of ingredients reserving 1/2 cup crushed nuts for frosting. Mix well for 2 minutes.
• Bake cake for 25-30 minutes. 

Cream Cheese Frosting Ingredients:

• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 1 TB. vanilla
• 1- 3-oz. package softened cream cheese
• Milk as needed for right consistency

Cream Cheese Frosting Directions 

• Frost cooled cake. 
• Sprinkle crushed nuts on top.
• Refrigerate until serving. 

What to do with a package of holiday M &M's ? 

A simple solution...make 

Easter Saltine or Graham Cracker Toffee-A Kid Friendly Treat

Cook's Notes: Oh my, what a seriously addictive treat-what's not to like about a toffee crust topped with chocolate, sprinkles and M&M's. 
Since I had to work with what supplies I had on hand, my recipe adaptationss included:
12 graham crackers substituted for the saltines 

1 cup of chocolate chips and 1/2 cup butterscotch chips were substituted for 1-1/2 cups chocolate chips 

I followed the same process as outlined in recipe link below.  
https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/easter-saltine-toffee/