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Easter eats and sweets 🐣🌸

Published about 1 month ago • 2 min read

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Hi Reader,

Growing up, Easter was all about my grandmother's melt in your mouth ham and almond rice pilaf. With a side of chocolate bunny and Whopper eggs of course. :)

Things have changed considerably now. Our boys are grown up and the menu changes year by year. That said, I'm sharing some of my favorite recipes below that would make any holiday special.

I've included some options for the main course, holiday worthy sides, and of course some sweet treats!

How do you typically celebrate Easter? Hit reply and let me know!

Happy cooking!
​Marcie

Easter Dinner is Served

​Slow Cooker Glazed Ham​

Say good-bye to those overly sweet honey baked hams! This ham is tender and juicy with a homemade maple orange glaze, and it takes just 10 minutes to prep!

​Herb & Garlic Roasted Turkey Breast​

If you want delicious roasted turkey without the fuss, this turkey breast recipe is for you! It's juicy and flavorful and it can be prepped up to 3 days in advance!

​Pork Loin Roast​

This pork loin roast is tender, flavorful and guaranteed to impress! It's nearly effortless and includes an optional creamy dijon pan sauce!

​Lemon Garlic Roasted Chicken​

You can't beat a juicy, golden brown roast chicken can you? They're so easy to prepare, they're affordable, and they're great for any occasion.

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Holiday worthy sides

​Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes​

Fluffy and creamy with a surprise ingredient, these mashed potatoes are my family's most requested side dish!

​Maple Glazed Carrots​

These glazed carrots make a colorful, festive Easter side dish that complements any meal. They have the flavors of maple, orange and ginger and they're so easy to make!

​Oven Roasted Asparagus​

Tender roasted asparagus is finished with fresh lemon and parmesan for a side dish that everyone will love.

​Granny's Rice Pilaf​

This almond rice pilaf was my grandmother's special recipe -- we enjoyed it for every holiday or gathering. It's just not the holidays without it!

Easter sweets

​Key Lime Pie​

This key lime pie has a buttery graham cracker crust, sweet, tangy key lime filling, and it's finished with homemade whipped cream. It's the easiest pie you'll ever make, and it's been a family favorite for years.

​Hummingbird Cupcakes​

If you've never had hummingbird cupcakes, you're in for a treat. The cake is ultra moist with banana, crushed pineapple and coconut, and it's topped with a sweet, tangy cream cheese frosting and toasted pecans. These cupcakes are truly special!

​Lemon Pudding Cake​

This lemon pudding cake is my favorite lemon dessert of all time, and that's saying something! Layers of fluffy cake and creamy pudding are bursting with lemon flavor, and a dollop of homemade whipped cream takes it over the top.

​Chocolate Dipped Coconut Macaroons​

These chocolate dipped coconut macaroons are perfect for chocolate and coconut lovers! They're soft and chewy with no condensed milk, they're easy to make, and they're dairy and gluten-free!

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More Easter Recipes!

Flavor the Moments

Marcie is a culinary school graduate sharing easy, healthy recipes rich in seasonal, sustainable ingredients. You'll also find produce guides, cooking tips and techniques and both healthy and decadent desserts because life is about balance!

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