A Full Easter Menu (What We’ll Be Having)
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I have a few more posts to bring you this week that will center around Spring foods you might want to include in your Easter menu but I wanted to get you a post up to some of my favorite Southern Plate recipes that my family will be enjoying as we all get together this Sunday to celebrate Easter. This day is BIG DOINGS in the South and I can hardly wait to get into the kitchen and get to cooking!
Anytime I am cooking a big scale for a lot of people, I try to make as much as I can ahead of time so I have a clean kitchen and am free to enjoy my family and guests on the big day, so within this post I’ll let you know how far ahead I assemble these dishes in case you want to streamline your Easter as well!
I start with desserts, eventually get to salads, rolls, main courses, and beverages!
Lemon Meringue Pie with Cookie Crumb Crust
This is the MUST HAVE pie each Easter. While store bought ones are all good and well, anyone can make this homemade version in about the same amount of time it would take you to go buy one at the grocery store and I can guarantee you the reviews will make your efforts more than worth it!
A lemon meringue pie unlike any other! (Click the name to view a full photographic tutorial and get the recipe!)
*Can make up to two days ahead of time.
I love this pie so much, Mama always makes two so she can send one home with me! She told me this morning that she’s making them later this week for Sunday! WEEE!
*Can make up to two days ahead of time.
Deviled Eggs, a Southern Staple!
You gotta have at LEAST one tray of deviled eggs at Easter because they are so good …
..and also something you can have a bit of fun with!
*Can make two to three days ahead of time.
This is my personal roll recipe and I just love them. If you are serving ham, they make the best sandwiches with leftover pieces.
*Make these fresh the day of the meal
This is my Daddy’s favorite cake for Christmas and Easter. Some folks around here call it “Rotten cake” because it is sooooo good you want folks to think it’s rotten and keep it all to yourself!
*Can make three days ahead of time
“Well look at that, Christy just put a dessert right smack dab in the middle of the side dishes. Lawd help me, that girl ain’t got a plum lick of sense…”
My sister in law, Stacey, has specifically requested this dish this year!
*Assemble the day before and bake just before meal
This recipe uses frozen green beans but makes them taste garden fresh!
*Can make now and freeze, reheating day of the meal. Or, make two days ahead of time, store in fridge, and heat in microwave.
Mama and Grandmama are ga-ga over this salad!
*Can make two days ahead of time.
This is just a classic congealed salad but it’s also fun because you can change the color and flavor just by using different flavors of gelatin.
*Can make three days ahead of time.
I love this stuff. My Daddy loves this stuff. My Mama loves this stuff. My Grandmama loves this stuff….
*Can make three days ahead of time.
If you’re feeding children who tend to be on the picky side, a relish tray on the table is the way to go! All of their favorites that they can put on their plate, but all healthy options, too! This is how I round out the meal for my pickiest eaters.
*Make day of meal.
How to Bake A Ham (and get at least four meals out of it!)
You got a ham, now what do you do with it? This post shows you how to easily bake a ham and then offers yummy (and easy ) ideas for the leftovers!
*Can bake day before and reheat.
Mama’s Creamy Macaroni and Cheese
We have to have this every year at Easter or the men and children will disown us.
*Make day of meal
Mama’s Chicken Poulet (or Chicken chicken!)
In case you’re not in the mood for ham, here is a chicken recipe that is assembled the night before and baked just before serving.
Wait a minute, why wouldn’t you be in the mood for ham? ~blinks~ Well on the off chance ya are, here ya go!
*This recipe must be assembled the night before and baked just before the meal.
Every meal, without question 🙂
I make mine with Splenda.
*We always make tea fresh every day.
This is such a treat, especially for your guests who are watching their sugar! So easy to whip up and such a treat!
*Can make two days ahead of time
More Springtime recipes coming up this week so stay tuned!
Gratefully,
Christy
Spring is nature’s way of saying,
“Let’s party!”
~Robin Williams
Ya know, I think I’m gonna be spontaneous this Easter and make a few of these gorgeous recipes for my family. The past few years we’ve not had ham because there are only three of us, but maybe I’ll make one this year. Your recipes are inspiring and always always ALWAYS reliably delicious, Christy. And you are one heck of a photographer. DROOL! I’m making my list and heading to Wally World right now. 🙂
Lisa, can i just hug you??
Heck woman, now im gonna have to come back to Athens…. My mouth is watering as I type this and I just ate…lol.. Looks so yummy, gonna try the buttermilk congealed salad and the sweet and sour green beans along with your Jordan rolls…..
Girl if you do make your way back to these parts one day you’d better holler at me!
Wow!! I think we’ll come on over to your house for Easter! LOL 🙂
~flings open her doors wide~
I had to laugh at the part under the deviled eggs “…can make 2-3 days ahead…” in any good southern house those eggs are lucky if they even get cold…lol….
erica
and thats just with ME eating them! lol
Oh that’s it… we’re coming over to your house! 😀
Both my hubby and I are diabetic, and I really feel left out whenever there is a Holiday ’cause I can’t have a “pretty” drink like the rest of the folks! Then along comes Christy with her gorgeous, beautiful, luscious strawberry concoction!! WHOOOOEEEE! Guess who’s gonna stir up a pitcher of StrawberryAide????
Thanks so much for that recipe and all of the rest! I am so darned hungrey after looking at your feast. Have a wonderful Easter, and take some time out for yourself girl! You deserve it!
Man. My stomach just growled. Loudly. I’ll be over there on Sunday, ok?