This** beetroot and chocolate cake** is perfect for anyone who still has leftover chocolate from Easter—or just too much of it! Plus, we can take this opportunity to eat some beets—which, between you and me, I personally don’t really like on their own, let alone the kids! I got the idea for this cake while making the savory beet pie (click for the recipe!), which was created specifically to introduce even the youngest children to this vegetable, thanks to our collaboration with our friends in Rome: MANI - Culture for Children. If you don’t know yet, we’re three really fun guys who liven up the days and evenings of kids in Rome and the surrounding area with super fun events and parties! By the way: this week (Wednesday, to be exact) will feature the penultimate post before summer break—and this time’s color is GREEN! For more information, click here: June 14, 2017 - Eat Colorful, GREEN.

Forgive me, I lied to you: they are quick, but compared to traditional croissant recipes… since they’re yeast-risen, keep in mind that you’ll need about 3 hours for rising and 30–40 minutes for preparation! The advantage is that you can freeze them and eat them in the morning, maybe filled with jam, Nutella, or whatever else you like in croissants! ;) .

Hi, everyone! One evening I wanted to bake a cake, but it was too late for the nearby supermarkets to be open, so I had to make do with what I had at home (I know, going without eggs—how do you even do that! :D). Anyway, I have to say that the experiment was a HUGE SUCCESS—otherwise, I obviously wouldn’t even be sharing it with you! :D A delicious plum cake—but if you don’t like chocolate, you can try the other recipes on the site by clicking HERE.

These yogurt and strawberry cups are a great **dessert **to make on the spot or keep in the fridge for a light meal or a hearty snack during these first warm days of mid-spring! It takes just a few minutes to prepare and requires very few ingredients. You can enjoy this dessert right away or store it in the fridge for future occasions! This recipe is part of the series we’re doing with MANI - Culture for Kids. As you can probably guess from the season and the fruit we’ve chosen, the color this time is RED! I can’t wait to see how much fun the kids will have making—and especially EATING—this recipe! <3

Finally, the PURPLE recipe has been revealed: the savory beet cake! If you, too, aren’t too fond of the strong flavor of beets, then I recommend you try this recipe; as always, my recipes are very quick to prepare. Here’s a reminder of the link to the MANI – Culture for Children event taking place in Rome on Wednesday, May 17! By the way, the base for this savory pie can also be used with other fillings!

Happy May 1st to everyone! To recover a bit from the long Easter and April 25th holidays, I recommend this excellent variation on my classic “one-minute cake” for Labor Day! The One-Minute Cake… WHOLE-WHEAT!

Happy April 25 to everyone! I hope you’ve had—and are having—some wonderful long weekends; I certainly have! The recipe for Zucchini Tarts was created for our collaboration with our friends from MANI in Rome for a workshop on the colors of food with children! If you missed the previous installment: YELLOW: http://www.mani-culturaperbambini.it/19-aprile-2017-mangia-colorato-il-giallo/ Let’s start with the recipe—a small cake. We made a dinner for one, adding some side dishes and a piece of fruit or dessert, so you can adjust it to your liking! :)

Mini apple strudels are the perfect dessert to ensure you’re never caught off guard by unexpected guests! Easter is over now, but you never know who might drop by tonight! Or during the long weekend on April 25 next week! Or on May 1—it’s a good idea to have this recipe up your sleeve; it takes no time at all!

Here’s another recipe—for chocolate salami—that’s very simple, fun, and super quick to make; in fact, it’ll only take us 30 minutes! Plus, you don’t need any tools—it’s all done by hand! If you haven’t had a chance yet, check out the website of our friends in Rome who organize children’s activities—CLICK HERE to learn more!

Lemon and poppyseed muffins are one of the most traditional English desserts—along with blueberry muffins, of course! The UK wants Brexit, and we’re going to slip them a few treats before they leave ;p.