I am relaxing at the beach this week,
enjoying Spring Break with part of my family
I’m thinking about Easter
which will arrive only a few days after I get back
I’m going through my recipe archives and ideas for inspiration
for our family celebration
Let’s start with Appetizers and Brunch
Carrot Dip Garden is one of my all time favorite appetizers,
it takes less than 5 minutes to make,
and makes a pretty presentation on your table or buffet
Puff Pastry “Cigars” are filled with ham and 2 kinds of flavorful cheeses
baked to golden perfection
Sassy Sausage Squares are a wonderful appetizer or brunch dish
so easy to make with only a few ingredients
and they are dangerously good
Or you can make a Sassy Sausage Southern Quiche
How about some Coconut Pancakes
Fluffy buttermilk pancakes topped with sweet coconut and
drizzled with coconut cream
Lemon Filled Golden Eggs have a lemon curd filling
and a sweet sugar glaze
Pimiento Cheese & Bacon Puff Pastry Eggs
dough spirals filled with Smoked Gouda Pimiento Cheese,
crispy bacon and raspberry jam
Croissant Brunch Casserole can be made ahead,
refrigerated overnight,
then baked in the morning for a special breakfast or brunch
Blueberry Shortcake Bread Pudding is another make ahead dish
that both children and adults will love
Asparagus in a Cloud is one of my long time favorites,
it’s very easy to make,
asparagus spears are laid on top of puff pastry
covered with a blanket of Alfredo sauce,
and topped with Parmesan and baked
Asparagus in a Cloud can be served as a side dish
with your Easter Ham or Lamb
Here are some side dishes that pair nicely with any meat or poultry entree
Lemon Ricotta Lasagna Rolls are so pretty,
garnished with basil chiffonade,
they look like Easter eggs and grass
Asparagus, Leek & Mushroom Risotto
can be made with either chicken, vegetable or beef stock
to pair with your main course
Southern Scalloped Pineapple with Pecans is a Southern classic
Green Bean Bundles are another Southern recipe classic
I gave it an update by serving the warm bean bundles
atop of salad greens drizzled with a warm vinaigrette
Lemon Parmesan Broccolini and Roasted Radishes
will add a bright pop of color to your Easter plates
And now for dessert!
It’s all about the bunnies, eggs and cake!
Cottontail Bunny Bottom Cookies
{pie crust squares filled with chocolate}
Flower Topped Coconut Poke Cake
My table is already set for Easter,
all I have to do is refresh the tulips when I get back
You can see my Tulip Garden table
and get links to a variety of other Easter tables here
I hope you will be able to safely gather
with some of your family and friends this Easter 🌷
I will be joining these fabulous parties and blogs:
Sundays on Silverado Love Your Creativity Over the Moon
Between Naps on the Porch, Celebrate Your Story,
All About Home/ Common Ground Follow the Yellow Brick Home
Tasty Tuesday Oh My Heartsie Girl Turn About Tuesday