Show mom some love by filling her glass with a deliciously sweet Peach Bellini. Add some elegance to the day with Spinach Blinis with Smoked Salmon. Get the kids involved to help make Waffle and Buttermilk Pancake batters. Warm straight from the oven Yogurt Everything Bagels, topped with homemade Everything Bagel Seasoning will be a huge hit and even more once spread with Garlic Herb Cream Cheese and/or Vegetable Cream Cheese. Let us not forget about dessert! My boozy chocolate truffles would be perfect for mom. However, you can leave the booze out so the kids can enjoy as well. These recipes are perfect for mom and perfect to get the kids involved in cooking. Enjoy!

Cinco De Mayo. Let’s celebrate the fifth of May with this incredible menu. Start with a perfect sweet and spicy pairing, my Apple Bacon Bites and Apple Amaretto Martini. However, it wouldn’t be Cinco De Mayo without a margarita so lets make this easy to drink, pitcher size California Margarita. Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas is always a winner, easy and delicious. For a side or could be the main meal itself my “Mexican Rice” Chorizo Bean Vegetable Rice. Pico De Gallo is a must! The Refried Black Beans and Black Bean Corn Salad, can be served as side dishes, however, they can double up as dips as well. How wonderful is that! For dessert we have to end it on a high, lets make my cool and refreshing Lime Pie with Meringue Topping.

My Easter menu, appetizer to desserts. Staying with a classic lamb dinner, but adding lots of flavors with olives and lemon. Honey glazed carrots and mint lemon peas pair well with the lamb and the herbed hasselback potatoes will keep everyone happy. The appetizer of mini peppers stuffed with garlic herb cream cheese is fun and delicious, while the yellow daffodil cocktail is refreshing and light. End the dinner with white chocolate sugar cookies, carrot cupcakes and a warm Squires tea or a cool carrot citrus crush.