What's the secret ingredient in these cakes? Pudding mix. It not only adds flavor but it gives the cake a richer, creamier texture. No one will know your secret ingredient!

Skip the chemicals and color your Easter eggs with natural ingredients (that you may already have on hand!)

For pinkish red, use fresh beets
For orange, use yellow onion skins
For yellow, use ground turmeric
For pale green, use spinach leaves
For blue, use canned blueberries
For beige to brown, use strong brewed coffee
For brown-orange, use chili powder
1 tablespoon white vinegar per cup of water
eggs
Place the eggs in a large enough saucepan to fit them in a single layer. Add enough water, measuring as you go, to cover the eggs.
For each cup of water added, add one tablespoon of white vinegar to the water. Add one of the ingredients above to color the water, in the strength desired.
Bring the liquid to a simmer over medium heat. Simmer for 20 minutes or until the eggs are hard boiled.
Remove the eggs from the pan with a slotted spoon and immediately plunge in a bowl of ice water. Store the eggs in the refrigerator.
What's the secret ingredient in these cakes? Pudding mix. It not only adds flavor but it gives the cake a richer, creamier texture. No one will know your secret ingredient!
Keeping a can of frozen orange juice concentrate in the freezer means you can make more than just orange juice. Try it in a variety of orange-flavored recipes.
This iconic whiskey is a "Jack of all trades" when it comes to cooking. Toss it in some pasta, as a savory dipping sauce, and even bake it into something sweet.


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