Easter Dishes Round Up
Easter is coming up! We spend Easter with Adam's family and it is always a holiday centered around food, which is my favorite kind of holiday. They always do potluck, and I always have an incredibly hard time deciding what to bring! My mind goes completely blank, which is weird since I do have a food blog to reference, but I always want to try something new! Which sometimes always isn't the best strategy, especially when feeding some particularly picky people (remember Adam's taste preferences? He gets them from somewhere...). I don't help the matter by always trying to think of a dish way outside the box. There was this one Christmas I made mashed celery root and apples, knowing full well that I myself don't like celery root and that most likely so will no one else. Adam's mom really tried to like it. It made me want to throw up so I greatly appreciate her effort. Then there was last Easter when I decided to try a new cupcake frosting recipe and ended up with a frosting so liquid-y that I had to serve it on the side as a cupcake "dipping sauce". So, Adam has banned me from using his family and friends as my guinea pigs. This year, I'm making a recipe that I've made before but never actually wrote down so I'm hoping my memory will serve me well! It involves bacon, jalapeno cream cheese, shrimp, and a honey sauce so I'm pretty sure I can't go wrong when it comes to people liking it. And if I'm wrong, I might need to consider getting a new family. (Just kidding!! I love you guys! Seriously, I really do.)
So, if you are running into a real mental road block when it comes to what to serve this Easter, here are some tried and true recipes of mine that I would recommend!
Brunch:
Make a couple of my Breakfast Bacon Apple Tarts - they are sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
My Paleo Espresso Mini Muffins are a great option for Gluten-Free family members. You can double the batch to feed more!
This Sweet Potato, Caramelized Onion, and Blue Cheese Quiche is a real treat!
Appetizers:
So, if you are running into a real mental road block when it comes to what to serve this Easter, here are some tried and true recipes of mine that I would recommend!
Brunch:
Make a couple of my Breakfast Bacon Apple Tarts - they are sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
My Paleo Espresso Mini Muffins are a great option for Gluten-Free family members. You can double the batch to feed more!
This Sweet Potato, Caramelized Onion, and Blue Cheese Quiche is a real treat!
Appetizers:
My Mini Party Sandwiches feature ham, cheese, and a poppy onion seed sauce that is perfect for Spring!
Fruit Pizza would be great for Easter Brunch. Half dessert / half healthy, it is sure to please!
A nice refreshing Asian inspired salad to bring some Easter colors to the party!
Main Dishes:
Beer and Balsamic Braised short ribs are sure to wow your guests. Start them in the morning and let them cook while you entertain. This is a recipe you will for sure want to double if serving more than 4 people.
Crispy Chicken Thighs with Kale In a Clementine Sauce are perfect for a taste of Spring. This recipe only serves 2, so double or triple the recipe and brown your chicken in batches.
Another one of my all time favorite meals - Brown Butter Pork Chops! This is another 2 serving recipe. But you can brown the chops in batches in the cast iron skillet and then cook the browned chops in a large glass dish and then transfer them back to the skillet in batches to baste with brown butter.
Sides:
Make this German Potato Salad. Seriously, just do it. And double the batch.
Everyone loves mashed potatoes so make one of my two favorite recipes!
Buttery Mashed Potatoes with Spinach:
Or Creamy Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes:
Roast Veggies are easy to prepare ahead and pop in the oven while you entertain guests. These ones are my favorite.
It would not be a recipe round up without mentioning these Mushrooms in Cream and Ale Sauce. These are a must serve if you are having any kind of roast or steak.
Sweets:
This crustless cheesecake would be festive with a strawberry topping!
Individual fruit crumbles are a great dessert option! Use whatever fruit is in season and double the topping as necessary.
Have a happy Easter!
A nice refreshing Asian inspired salad to bring some Easter colors to the party!
Main Dishes:
Beer and Balsamic Braised short ribs are sure to wow your guests. Start them in the morning and let them cook while you entertain. This is a recipe you will for sure want to double if serving more than 4 people.
Crispy Chicken Thighs with Kale In a Clementine Sauce are perfect for a taste of Spring. This recipe only serves 2, so double or triple the recipe and brown your chicken in batches.
Another one of my all time favorite meals - Brown Butter Pork Chops! This is another 2 serving recipe. But you can brown the chops in batches in the cast iron skillet and then cook the browned chops in a large glass dish and then transfer them back to the skillet in batches to baste with brown butter.
Sides:
Make this German Potato Salad. Seriously, just do it. And double the batch.
Everyone loves mashed potatoes so make one of my two favorite recipes!
Buttery Mashed Potatoes with Spinach:
Or Creamy Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes:
Roast Veggies are easy to prepare ahead and pop in the oven while you entertain guests. These ones are my favorite.
It would not be a recipe round up without mentioning these Mushrooms in Cream and Ale Sauce. These are a must serve if you are having any kind of roast or steak.
Sweets:
This crustless cheesecake would be festive with a strawberry topping!
Individual fruit crumbles are a great dessert option! Use whatever fruit is in season and double the topping as necessary.
Have a happy Easter!
Love, Luck, and Happiness!