Spring break is the perfect opportunity to explore new recipes and have fun in the kitchen with the whole family. The internet is an endless source of inspiration, and your kids have probably seen some viral recipes on their social media. The trend is toward comfort food, perfect for warming up after a day spent outdoors and satisfying the appetite of little foodies. We've selected some very appetizing, fun, and easy-to-prepare viral recipes for the whole family to brighten up your spring break meals. So, put on your aprons and embark on a culinary adventure!

This year, the trend was to reinvent classic dishes that are rich, full of flavor and cheese!

One Pot Lasagna Soup

This soup meal has taken the internet by storm this winter, as lasagna is the perfect dish when you need to warm your stomach and soul. Internet users have transformed the classic Italian dish into a comforting and easy-to-cook soup that the whole family will love.

To make this recipe, simply sweat cubed onions, carrots, and celery, then brown ground beef with garlic. Add a quick broth of crushed tomatoes and beef or chicken stock, a little Italian herbs, and cook the pasta until ready!

A garnish of fresh herbs and grated cheese completes this creative reinvention of a dish that's always popular with kids!

A bowl of lasagna soup, a viral recipe to make for spring break

The French onion soup and gourmet garlic bread have flooded social media and left everyone's mouths watering. The following two recipes are perfect for recharging your batteries after an action-packed day!

French onion soup pasta with gratin

This pasta, inspired by French onion soup, is divine! You can ask your little ones to help you peel the onions and grate the cheese. Take your time and let the onions caramelize well for a deep flavor. Delegate the task of watching and stirring the onions to your teen so you can prepare the rest of the ingredients in the meantime.

  • Cut 700g of yellow onions into thin slices.
  • Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring regularly, until well caramelized, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Add a tablespoon of chopped garlic at the end of cooking and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add 400g of rigatoni, 900ml of beef broth, 2/3 cup of water, 1/3 cup of port or red wine and 1 tsp of dried thyme.
  • Cook until the pasta has absorbed the liquid, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, grate ¾ cup of Gruyère or Swiss cheese.
  • Stir in the cheese off the heat and check the seasonings to your taste.

To top the pasta, you can crisp up some panko in a pan with melted butter; it adds a little crunch that's reminiscent of the crouton in classic onion soup.

Garlic Bread Loaf Stuffed with Cheese

This au gratin garlic bread is simple to make and perfect for an Italian meal! This irresistible recipe has a "Wow!" effect once it comes out of the oven, and kids will have fun helping themselves to a piece of the loaf once they're at the table. They can even participate by brushing the bread with garlic butter and adding the cheese.

  • Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F).
  • Using a bread knife, cut your loaf of bread lengthwise and crosswise in a grid pattern, stopping 2 cm from the base. Make sure the bread remains whole and the pieces are easy to separate once baked.
  • Melt 125g of butter in the microwave, then add 2 tsp of chopped garlic, 2 tbsp of chopped fresh parsley and 2 tbsp of finely grated Parmesan cheese.
  • Brush the inside of the bread incisions with garlic butter and insert slices of cheese inside the bread. A mixture of mozzarella and another more flavorful cheese like cheddar or provolone would be ideal.
  • Wrap the bread in aluminum foil and bake for about fifteen minutes.
  • Finally, remove the foil and continue baking the bread until it is nicely browned.
A loaf of bread stuffed with garlic butter and cheese sits on a wooden table, a viral recipe for spring break.

Smash burger tacos

Why choose between a burger and a taco when you can have both? That's the logic behind THE TikTok recipe of the year! Kids can spread the meat thinly on tortillas and eat their own creation! It's a fun and delicious recipe to make during spring break.

Some tips for making these burger tacos a success:

  • Cross-contamination can happen so quickly... Hand washing is important when making this recipe with your family. Prepare the toppings and sauces and remove them from your work surface before handling the meat with the children.
  • Season the ground beef with salt and pepper before spreading it on the tortillas
  • To ensure the meat is cooked thoroughly, form 50g portions of beef per small tortilla.
  • Spread the beef over the entire surface, right up to the edges, as the meat will curl a little during cooking.
  • Cook over medium-low heat so that the meat has time to cook and the tortilla becomes crispy when turned.

For both of these recipes, lean ground beef from l’épicier is perfect for getting all the flavor of the meat, without the extra fat that would make these dishes too oily.

Smash burger tacos as seen on TikTok, a fun recipe for spring break

Chocolate-Filled Cookie Fudge

A simple and delicious fudge recipe that requires only three ingredients: chocolate-filled cookies, sweetened condensed milk, and white chocolate chips. A perfect cooking workshop for budding little bakers!

  • In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 1 small bag of white chocolate chips (about 250g) and 1 can of sweetened condensed milk.
  • Roughly chop 12 biscuits.
  • Melt the chocolate mixture in the microwave for 30 seconds. Stir and repeat this step 2 to 3 times until the mixture is smooth.
  • Add the chopped biscuits and mix well.
  • Pour the fudge mixture into a square pan lined with parchment paper.
  • Add more crushed cookies as decoration on top of the fudge.
  • Chill the fudge for at least an hour in the refrigerator before cutting and enjoying.
Pieces of chocolate chip cookie fudge are arranged on a plate, with a glass of milk in the background.

Spring break is the perfect opportunity to have fun in the kitchen and try new recipes. These ideas, taken from popular social media sites among young people, are easy to make and promise fun, bonding moments for the whole family.

For even more inspiration, browse our article on introducing children to cooking and the one on culinary activities to do with children.

Happy spring break!

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