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Spring and Easter Recipes Collection – We have gathered a list of Spring and Easter-themed recipes on Life’s Little Sweets, including cupcakes, candy, snacks, and more!
These Fresh Spring Rolls have vermicelli, cooked shrimp, carrots, cucumber, basil, mint, & cilantro all wrapped up in a rice wrapper. They are delicious when dipped in our easy peanut sauce recipe, plum sauce, or your favorite dipping sauce.
Whether you’re looking for warm soup recipes for the change of seasons, or comfort food to keep you company during the refreshing days of spring, you’ll find plenty of food inspiration here!
Nettle Pesto has foraged, wild, stinging nettles (Urtica dioica), fresh garlic, extra virgin olive oil, Parmesan cheese (or substitute vegan Parmesan cheese, if vegan), Kosher salt, and fresh ground black pepper. It's vibrant, vegetal, and loaded with vitamins and minerals. Try this Nettle Pesto on your favorite pasta, on toast and it's a great sauce to go with chicken, fish, meat, or vegetables.
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Christmas time is one of the busiest times of the year, especially if you’re the host of a lot of parties! Learning how to make cookies ahead of time can save you time and lower stress when planning your next holiday party.
Freezing your cookie dough and planning ahead is a great way to take the stress out of party prep. You can pop your cookies in the oven for a few minutes, and your house will smell like freshly baked cookies all day.
First, you will need to decide if you want to store your baked cookies for a few days on the counter or in the freezer for a few months. Freezing cookie dough makes it easier when you’re ready to bake them.
You can store your baked cookies in the refrigerator for up to a week or two on the counter at room temperature. Some cookies can last longer than others, so do the taste test before serving them.
If your cookies are hard, I would toss them and bake new ones. Be sure to store them in an airtight container or a ziplock bag.
Learning how to make cookies ahead of time can save you time later. You can freeze raw or baked cookies for up to about three months. I like to put mine in a freezer bag mine to keep them fresh, but you could also use an airtight container.
Take spoonfuls of raw dough, place them onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet, and then pop them in the freezer. Once completely frozen, remove them from the cookie sheet and place your frozen dough into a freezer-safe bag.
When you’re ready to bake, place the frozen dough onto a cookie sheet, just like you usually would. Bake as directed. You might need to bake them just a tad bit longer, so I would keep an eye on them. Once you see the edges turn golden brown, it’s time to take them out.
Storing baked cookies is very similar to storing raw cookies. Go ahead and bake your cookies as directed, and then either place them on a cooling rack or let them cool completely on a cookie sheet.
Once they’re thoroughly cooled, place your baked cookies into an airtight container or freezer bag for up to two months. If you want to ensure freshness, you can individually wrap your cookies in plastic wrap.
You can also separate your baked holiday cookies with aluminum foil or plastic wrap in between layers. I don’t recommend frosting, glazing, or decorating your cookies before you put them in the freezer.
When you’re ready to eat them, thaw your cookies to room temperature. If you want them to be extra crispy, you can pop them in the oven for just a few minutes. Make sure you keep an eye on them, so they don’t burn.
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