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Why not try a carrot cake this year?

Carrot Cake has been around for a very long time. Many moons ago when sugar was a luxury carrots where used as a natural sweetener. Again during rationing in WW2 Carrot Cake was popular because sugar was so hard to get. While we don’t have that problem any more the Carrot Cake remains a favourite all over the world!

Here are some creative and delicious Carrot Cake recipes for you to try this Easter from some of our favourite cooks. Click on a photo below to go to the recipe.

Nerdy Nummies Carrot Cake Balls

Laura in the Kitchen Italian Carrot Muffins

Foodwishes Carrot cake

Gemma Stafford Cupcakes

Kawaii Stweetworld Easter Basket

However you decide to celebrate, may your Easter be filled with the most important things of all, love and connection, happiness and joy.

There are a few dishes that you need on your table and good reasons to include them too. For example a noodle dish signifies a long life and a whole chicken means unity (traditionally the head and feet are left on but this might be a bit of stretch for most of us).

Include some oranges for good luck, try Entertaining with Beth’s Orange Chicken and a whole fish to bring abundance.

If you’re planning to start a family in 2018 throw in a bowl of sunflower seeds, they are believed to encourage fertility.

Plan to strike it rich this year? Put some spring rolls on the menu, thought to resemble gold bars. Also really delicious.

Finish off your meal with Chinese New Year Cake, it brings good luck.

Also take a look at these great videos from Trevor James of The Food Ranger. The first one is Trevor sharing an amazing meal in Sichuan and the second shows a rural celebration in Southern China. They give wonderful insight into authentic Chinese New Year celebrations.

Four Easy Menus

Casual Korean with Maangchi

Take the casual approach with a Soju Watermelon Cocktail (you can also use Vodka) served with an all time favourite, Crunchy Korean Fried Chicken. Top it off with a beautiful gift of sweet Chapssaltteok (Korean style mochi).

80’s Retro Romance with Foodwishes

Make a bold move with this retro combo. The always popular classic Steak Dianne is followed by super indulgent Chocolate Decadence. So good.

Little Effort Big Impact with Laura in the Kitchen

Are you really lazy or pressed for time? This is the menu for you. But don’t let the simplicity of this menu fool you. There’s a ton of flavour in the sweet and spicy Honey Mustard Salmon and an eruption of gooey goodness in the Salted Caramel Molten Lava Cake.

Healthy Vegetarian Lunch with Gordon Ramsay

Light and bursting with flavour this menu is perfect for a lunchtime date. Gorgeous crispy Halloumi Courgette and Herb Cakes served alongside a delicate Tomato and Watercress Salad (use rocket if you can’t find watercress). For dessert serve this gorgeous Griddled Pineapple with Spiced Caramel.

Jamie Oliver‘s Valentine Mega Mix

Also take a look at Jamie Oliver’s Valentine Mega Mix. Loads of great ideas including a vegan chocolate pot, cocktails, seafood and pasta dishes. Russell Brand even makes an appearance.

Treats to Make With The Kids

Valentines Day is a great time to get the kids into the kitchen and allow some indulgence. Here are some fun ideas that kids will love.

Joy of Baking

Peanut butter treats are always a hit so here are two easy and yummy recipes from Joy of Baking. Peanut Butter Marshmallow Bars and Peanut Butter Rice Krispies.

Kawaii Sweetworld

So many amazing recipes over on Kawaii Sweetworld! We’ve narrowed it down to four. Valentine’s Day Cake Pops, Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies, Homemade Hostess Cupcakes and Valentine’s Day Brownie Box.

Clean and Delicious

What about some fruity options for the kids? Clean and Delicious has it covered with these three fresh ideas. So cute.

Edible Gift Ideas

Everyone loves to receive a homemade gift, especially when it’s food! These recipes are simple and inexpensive but will impress!

Gemma Stafford

You can’t go wrong with a giant cookie. Check out these Giant Oreo Cookies from Gemma Stafford.

Joy of Baking

You also can’t go wrong with Joy of Baking. These Cream Filled Strawberries are the best and the classic Milk Chocolate Truffle is always a winner.

Clean and Delicious

More peanut butter! Yes please. These Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups are simple to make and look so sweet with the little hearts atop. Thank you Clean and Delicious.

Whatever you are doing this Valentines, remember to give yourself and someone you love a little treat and enjoy!

Recipes From This Post

Soju Watermelon Cocktail

Crunchy Korean Fried Chicken

Chapssaltteok (Korean style mochi)

Steak Dianne

Chocolate Decadence

Honey Mustard Salmon

Salted Caramel Molten Lava Cake

Halloumi, Courgette and Herb Cakes with Tomato and Watercress Salad

Peanut Butter Marshmallow Bars

Peanut Butter Rice Krispies

Valentines Day Cake Pops

Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies

Homemade Hostess Cupcakes

Brownie Box

Healthy Valentines Snacks

Giant Oreo Cookies

Milk Chocolate Truffles

Cream Filled Strawberries

Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups

Jamie Olivers Valentine Mega Mix

What to serve to guests or yourself on game day, it’s an annual conundrum that is easily solved in this post!

• Manjula’s Kitchen Mirchi Vada (Chili Fritters)

• Foodwishes New England Clam Chowder Dip

• Laura in the Kitchen Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

• Peaceful Cuisine Vegetable Panini (vegan)

• Asian at Home Korean Style Roasted Pork Super Bowl Party Idea

• Clean and Delicious Baked Buffalo Cauliflower Bites Recipe

• Clean and Delicious Best Peanut Butter Cookies

• You Suck at Cooking Game Day Artichoke Dip

Enjoy the game!

The food is beautiful and nourishing and the scenery around their homes both natural and man built is poetic.

The videos show the different personalities of each grandmother, full of life and fun and yet still and contemplative at the same time.

It is a peaceful space where they rest and remember. Highly recommended viewing.

Click here to watch now.