Cook up smiles with rainbow treats!

Love the thrill of spotting a rainbow? No need to wait for a spring shower—you can find one in your kitchen! Trendy rainbow foods are guaranteed to thrill the whole gang. Try these easy recipes: ● Rainbow cake in a jar! Prepare 1 box white cake mix per package directions. Divide into small bowls; add food coloring as desired. Pour batter into prepared cupcake tins. Bake as directed; cool. Slice cupcakes, layer in jar with 1 Tbs. vanilla frosting between each layer. Top with frosting and sprinkles. ● Rainbow Jell-o! Prepare a box of blue gelatin per package quick-set directions. Pour 3 Tbs. blue mixture into clear cups. Chill until set, about 20 minutes. Repeat steps, layering green, orange and red gelatin.

● Rainbow Smoothie! Use this smoothie base for each color: 1/2 frozen banana, 1/4 cup plain yogurt and water if needed. For purple, add 1/4 cup mixed berries. For green, add 1/2 cup spinach. For yellow, add 1/4 cup frozen pineapple. ● Rainbow Pizza! Top a pre-made pizza crust with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese. Top with purple cabbage, broccoli, yellow corn, carrot slices and sliced red pepper; bake until heated through.