Bring some colorful fun to your Easter celebration with family-friendly crafts and recipes from chef and party planning expert, Ingrid Hoffmann.

"I love to design crafts and recipes that families can make together to add a special touch to holiday celebrations," Hoffmann says. "Working on a project such as making Easter Chicks is a great way for families to spend time together and they make tasty, festive treats for Easter guests to take home, too."

To add some spring cheer to the Easter brunch or dinner table, try the Egg Garden Centerpiece it's easy to make and offers a great conversation piece during Easter get-togethers. "Kids will love making the flowers and scattering the M&Ms 'eggs' in the garden," says Hoffmann. "Using these pretty pastel candies will brighten up your recipes and crafts they're perfect for Easter entertaining, whether they're in Easter baskets or as part of the decorations."

For a simple yet sophisticated Easter dessert, try Hoffmann's Eggs in Nests. The creamy raspberry filling is a sweet surprise that adults and kids will love.

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