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Something different for Easter

10 years ago

I'm really tired of the baked ham - scalloped potatoes - asparagus kind of Easter dinner. I'd like to do something different this year. Suggestions?

Comments (9)

chase_gw
10 years ago
Have you thought of doing lamb? New Zealand Spring Lamb shouts Easter to me...and I don't even like lamb! If not a stuffed crown roast of pork would be lovely.

Roasted herbed potatoes, butternut squash and Brussels sprouts.........but I'd do asparagus!

Something lemony for dessert
mainecoonkitty
Original Author
10 years ago
Lovely! I've not done much lamb before, but that menu sounds delicious.I thought about pork but have a craving for somehting different this year. :)
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Annie Deighnaugh
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One year for easter I made a fresh ham...a very different yet delish alternative.
skeip
10 years ago
Roast Chicken with Lemons

Asparagus Risotto

Baby Carrots

AB in 5 Baguettes

This is what I am planning for my family. Mother will bring Dessert, so I don't have to worry about that!

Steve
tami_ohio
10 years ago
I think we are having ham and stuffed cabbage with augratin potatoes and whatever for a veggie. Probably chocolate pie for dessert
aprile421
10 years ago
It more screams Cinco De Mayo but I made a Taco Buffet for my family last year and they loved the break from traditional Easter fare.

This year I am doing a Prime Rib with roasted brussel sprouts and baked potato bar. Again not traditional but after Christmas we are a tad hammed and turkey'd out and my family wont do lamb so that option is out from the start.
debrak2008
10 years ago
My in-laws are serving roast beef sandwiches at noon. Later in the day my mother wants to go out to dinner. Not sure where we will end up.

Ham is an american thing. I looked up Polish and German Easter foods and the focus is on breakfast and brunch with lots of eggs and some meat like bratwurst or Kielbasa. Search your ethnic background for ideas.
chase_gw
10 years ago
There would be a revolt if I served anything other than ham for Easter. That and sweet potatoes, baked beans, cole slaw broccoli, cauliflower and of course deviled eggs....lemon meringue Pie for dessert.
ginjj
10 years ago
Our Easter dinner was always leg of lamb with roasted potatoes. Still a favorite of mine!

Thanks Mom!

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