Food & Party Planning Ideas

April Fools

Is your trusted whoopee cushion not getting the laughs it used to? Is your hand buzzer more irritating than amusing? Break out of the traditional April Fool’s Day mold and whip up a few delectable dishes that will have company saying, "Oh, you tricked me, but tasty!"

"Food surprises can be the best pranks because it’s so easy to make edibles look like something else," states Nancy Siler, the consumer affairs director of Wilton Enterprises. "Strawberries can look like tomatoes, while sour cream can look like frosting."

Taco Salad Surprise

Promise your family a delicious taco salad dinner on April Fool’s Day and then serve up Wilton’s sweet Taco Salad Surprise. Beef, tomatoes, cheese, sour cream and lettuce are substituted for shaved chocolate, chopped strawberries, shredded coconut tinted yellow, vanilla ice cream and green icing for a sweet surprise! Use tortilla taco shells to give this light, sugary delicacy an authentic look. Dessert for dinner – what a treat!

When the Moon Hits Your Eye

It might be amore, but it’s sure not a real pizza! Enjoy a fun April Fool’s when you serve up a Candy Pizza that looks like that real thing. Topped with cherries, shredded coconut and Wilton’s Candy Melts® drizzled over the top, this dish is a sure-fire winner.

Dessert or Lunch?

Surprise your family and friends when you make Sandwich "Cake" Loaves for lunch. Don’t let the appearance of a rich, creamy icing fool you! Scrumptious tuna and egg salad sandwiches are hidden under a layer of cream cheese, decoratively bordered with cream cheese shells, and topped with sliced olives and halved cherry tomatoes. Expect something sweet, but enjoy something hearty and delicious. Sandwich "Cake" Loaves are the perfect trick – and treat for an April Fool’s lunch!

Taco Salad Surprise
Candy Pizza
Sandwich "Cake" Loaves