What are some good Easter dinner ideas?
- Funeral Potatoes (aka “Cheesy Potato Casserole)
- Parmesan Baked Potato Halves
- Creamy Potatoes and Peas
- Potatoes Au Gratin
- Crock Pot Potatoes Au Gratin
- Perfect Mashed Potatoes
What is the best food for Easter?
These are the ones we find ourselves using time and time again for our own Easter dinner:
- Homemade Dinner Rolls
- Homemade Crescent Rolls
- Oven Roasted Asparagus
- Sautéed Sweet Asparagus
- Homestyle Potato Salad
- Blueberry Jell-O Salad
- Frozen Peas (The RIGHT way)
What are the most popular Easter foods?
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and spray a jumbo muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray.
- Separate the crescent roll dough along the perforations and set aside.
- Take one marshmallow and roll it first in the melted butter and then in the cinnamon sugar. ...
What are some good Easter dinner recipes?
Top 10 Easter Dinner Ideas
- Bourbon-Glazed Ham. Smoky and sweet flavors come through in every bite of this Kentucky-style ham. ...
- Simple Au Gratin Potatoes. ...
- Baker's Dozen Yeast Rolls. ...
- Make-Ahead Turkey and Gravy. ...
- Parmesan Asparagus. ...
- Creamy Grape Salad. ...
- Pork Tenderloin Medallions with Strawberry Sauce. ...
- Orange Spice Carrots. ...
- Almond Strawberry Salad. ...
- Roasted Radishes. ...
What is the traditional lunch for Easter?
Typical of Easter lunches and dinners is the fellata, a banquet of salami and capocollo and salty ricotta. Typical dishes are also lamb or goat baked with potatoes and peas. Easter cake is the pastiera. In Russia, red eggs, kulich and paskha are Easter traditions.
What is a menu for Easter?
Elegant Easter Menu Recipe: Glazed Spiral-Cut Holiday Ham. Recipe: Buttermilk Drop Biscuits. Recipe: Hot Potato Salad. Recipe: Field Pea, Corn, and Bacon Salad. Recipe: Brown Butter Easter Egg Blondies.
What is the most popular food on Easter?
Chocolate eggs. Symbolises: New life, rebirth, fertility, and the brightness of spring. ... Hot cross buns. Symbolises: The cross on top symbolises the crucifixion, the spices may also symbolise spices used to embalm Jesus after the crucifixion. ... Simnel cake. ... Roast lamb. ... Easter bread. ... Easter bunny bakes. ... Carrots. ... Cooked ham.More items...
Why is ham served at Easter?
Easter Food Traditions Years ago, hams served during the Easter holiday were from meat that was originally slaughtered in the fall and cured throughout winter months. Since the holiday of Easter falls in spring, this celebration was cause to use the last of the winter-cured meats.
How do you host an Easter dinner?
Ten Simple Ways to Instantly Be a Better HostGreet guests. Yes, at the door. ... Start with a drink. Or at least offer one. ... Add a seasonal decoration on the table. Keep it simple: spring flowers, seasonal fruit or vegetables, painted eggs, etc. ... Warm plates. ... Change the butter dish. ... Add ice. ... Light candles. ... Assign seating.More items...•
What is a good traditional Easter dinner?
Try the artichoke chicken, savory spinach-feta buns, and carrot cake in the form of cookies! Whether you opt for a classic ham recipe, a spring-inspired pasta, or a vegetarian Easter dinner, you can't go wrong with these recipes. Making your holiday ham in a slow cooker is a great way to save space in the oven.
What are you not supposed to eat on Easter?
The hard shell of an egg symbolises the tomb in which Jesus was kept, and the chick inside represents Jesus himself. Then there's the tradition of eggs being linked to Lent. Six weeks before Easter (aka Lent) is when Christians abstain from eating animal products such as meat, eggs and dairy.
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Take the pressure off of planning the perfect holiday celebration with these Easter menu ideas. We've crafted recipe spreads for brunch, lunch, dinner and more
Take the pressure off of planning the perfect holiday celebration with these Easter menu ideas. We've crafted recipe spreads for brunch, lunch, dinner and more.
Traditional Easter Dinner: The Best Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes
What makes this the best out of all the scalloped potatoes recipes out there? I slice them extra thin and toss them in a rich, creamy cheese sauce. Then, to make them the best ever, I sprinkle homemade bread crumbs on top—they get nice and crispy in the oven. Make room for these at all your family get-togethers.
Traditional Easter Dinner: Hot Cross Buns
On Easter morning, our family always looked forward to a breakfast of dyed hard-boiled eggs and Mom's hot cross buns. I still serve these for special brunches or buffets. —Barbara Jean Lull, Fullerton, California
Traditional Easter Dinner: Easy and Elegant Ham
I fix this moist, tender ham to serve my large family. It can be readied quickly in the morning, frees up my oven, tastes outstanding and can feed a crowd. Covered with colorful pineapple slices, cherries and orange glaze, its showstopping appearance appeals to both children and adults. —Denise DiPace, Medford, New Jersey
Traditional Easter Dinner: Best Deviled Eggs
Herbs lend amazing flavor to these deviled eggs, which truly are the best you can make! The recipe includes tasty variations that feature bacon, chipotle peppers and crab.—Jesse & Anne Foust, Bluefield, West Virginia
Traditional Easter Dinner: Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
A pleasingly moist cake, this treat is the one I requested that my mom make each year for my birthday. It's dotted with sweet carrots and a hint of cinnamon. The fluffy buttery frosting is scrumptious with chopped walnuts stirred in.
Traditional Easter Dinner: Orange Spice Carrots
To get my son to eat veggies, I mix and match flavors and spices. My slow cooker orange carrots with cinnamon won him over. —Christina Addison, Blanchester, Ohio
Southern-Style Easter Menus
Entertaining family and friends at Easter has never been so easy. Set up the sideboard with crystal and silver or simply dust off the patio chairs and get ready for some backyard fun. These carefree Easter lunch menus and spring brunch recipes offer something for everyone.
Family Easter Dinner
Plum preserves spiked with fresh citrus, ginger, and crushed red pepper update the traditional baked ham. A creamy casserole of scalloped potatoes and tender Oven-Roasted Asparagus round out this family-pleasing menu.
Cat Cora's Greek Easter Feast
Mississippi native (and only female Iron Chef) Cat Cora made her favorite Easter dishes reflecting her Greek heritage for this menu. Enjoy the flavors of a classic Greek Easter with her perfectly delicious holiday recipes. Start with a salty Feta Spread served with crostini or pita chips.
Laid-Back Easter Sunday Dinner
This easy make-ahead menu brings together familiar ingredients in fresh new ways. After church, slip the chicken on the grill and the cheesy pasta in the oven. Prep for the Creamy Broccoli Slaw is minimal thanks to store-bought broccoli slaw mix. Put the finishing touches on the citrusy tart, toss the slaw, and pour the iced tea.
Easy Afternoon Easter Party
Hosting a full-on Easter party can send you reeling. Instead, opt for this easy-yet-elegant Easter party menu where adults can graze and relax as kids enjoy the fun.
Elegant Easter Menu
This easy and elegant menu keeps things classic, but with an extra helping of flavor and color. Make your Easter celebration truly special with a Spiral-Cut Holiday Ham. This meaty main is already fully-cooked, leaving you with more time on your hands to whip up one of our three homemade glazes instead of using the sugary store-bought packet.
Easiest Easter Ever
Any cook can conquer these fresh, celebratory recipes. For the main dish star, roasted lamb is surprisingly no-fuss. Simply season the meat the day before and pop it in the oven on Easter. Be sure to give it at least 12 hours to chill with the rub for the best flavor.
Festive Spring Lunch
Whether for a ladies' luncheon or a Sunday family gathering, juicy roasted chicken paired with a veggie-pasta toss and fresh fruit salad make a simple and stunning meal. For the grand finale, serve chocolate layer cake with chocolate frosting and toasted pecans.
Spring Brunch Menu
Set the table for Easter brunch, featuring seasonal ingredients and a new twist on the quintessential holiday ham.
An Afternoon Easter Party
Hosting a full-on holiday feast can turn you into a basket case. Instead, opt for this easy-yet-elegant gathering where adults can graze and relax as kids enjoy the fun.
Welcome Spring
Guests will swoon at the sight of this lovely seasonal menu. Because it features springtime classics like fava beans, fresh peas, and strawberries, it's worth a trip to the farmer's market for the freshest produce.
Easter Brunch Menu
Sit down to delicate spring fare with this festive meal. It's simple to prepare, thanks to our make-ahead plan.
Easter Dinner Menu
Wine Note Lamb stars in most Mediterranean cuisines. Thus, it's traditionally paired with a score of different wines. My favorite is syrah, which is rich and mouth-filling with an earthy, meaty character that perfectly underscores the luscious meatiness of lamb. – Karen MacNeil
Easter Brunch Buffet Menu
From appetizer to dessert, this menu features the first hints of spring. Plus, it serves up to 12 people so gather the family to feast on ham, lamb, roasted veggies, homemade bread, and cookies.
