Recipes for Easter - Week 5 March 2013

11 years ago

Yesterday just got away from me and forgot to post Week 5 of March.

Regardless, I thought since Easter is nearly upon us, this would be a good opportunity to post your recipes that you usually serve for Easter.

Here is one of my all time favorites:

Carrot Salad

2 cups shredded carrots (about 2 large carrots)
6 T to 3/4 cups raisins, up to you
1/8 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoons sugar
1 to 1//2 tablespoons milk

Place carrots and raisins in a large bowl. In a small bowl, combine the salad dressing, sugar and enough milk to achieve dressing consistency. Pour over carrot mixture; toss to coat. Yield: 4 servings.

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User
11 years ago
Don't forget we have Easter recipes at the KTGP

Here is a link that might be useful: Easter Recipes
glenda_al
11 years ago
On my menu for Easter

Mushroom Rice Bake
1 1/2 cups long- or whole-grain rice, uncooked
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms (about 8 ounces)
1 small onion, chopped

1 (10-1/2-ounce) can condensed beef broth
(10-3/4-ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1/4 cup (ÃÂ½ stick) butter, melted

1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a 2-quart casserole dish with cooking spray; set aside.
2. In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients; mix well. Spoon mixture into prepared casserole dish.
3. Cover and bake 50 to 55 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
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sheilajoyce_gw
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Great garnish for poultry, ham or pork. Place drained canned peach halves with the pit indentation up in a shallow baking pan or pie pan and fill the hole with a tablespoon of prepared jarred minced meat. Heat through in a moderate oven 15 minutes. Serve with the meat or poultry.
patti43
11 years ago
I'm making this to take to Georgia for Easter. Couldn't be easier!

MARSHMALLOW WHIP CHEESECAKE (Peacock Coffeehouse)

Graham Cracker Crust:
40 squares of graham crackers (crushed)
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine (melted)

Mix above ingredients. Press into top and sides of 9 x 13' greased pan. Reserve 1/2 cup for top.

Filling:
10 1/2 oz.(1 bag) large marshmallows (40 marshmallows)
3/4 cup milk
2 - 8-oz. packages of cream cheese
12-oz. Container of fat-free Cool Whip

Melt marshmallows and milk over low heat. Beat cream cheese; add marshmallow mixture. Let cool. Stir in Cool Whip. Pour into crust and sprinkle reserved crumbs over top. Refrigerate until set.
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Original Author
11 years ago
I like to make this a bit ahead of time so that it will get carrot juicy.

Carrot Salad

This colorful traditional salad is one of my mother-in-law's favorites. It's fun to eat because of its crunchy texture, and the raisins give a slightly sweet flavor. Plus, it's easy to prepare. DB, Dalhart, Texas

4 cups shredded carrots (about 4 large)
3/4 to 1-1/2 cups raisins
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sugar
2 to 3 tablespoons milk

Place carrots and raisins in a large bowl. In a small bowl, combine the salad dressing, sugar and enough milk to achieve dressing consistency. Pour over carrot mixture; toss to coat. Yield: 8 servings.
glenda_al
11 years ago
This used to be a must when I had family to cook for on holidays.

Pineapple Casserole
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1/2 cup sugar
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1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
1/2 cup crushed Ritz crackers

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Mix crushed crackers and melted butter together; sprinkle over pineapple mixture.
Bake for 25 minutes at 350 degrees F.
or until bubbley
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5 1/3 T butter
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1 t vanilla

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This post was edited by walnutcreek on Thu, Mar 28, 13 at 16:28
susanjf_gw
11 years ago
one bag prepared slaw or finely grated cabbage and carrot mix...

half can drained crushed pineapple (reserve if needed)

1 small bag minature marshmellows

slaw bottled dressing or your fave....

mix slaw. drained pineapple, and dressing to taste and chill....just before serving, add marshmellows....adjust both pineapple and marshmellows (you don't want it too sweet)
glenda_al
11 years ago
I inherited this from my former MIL and can't tell you how many times I've made and served this. Even gave as food gifts at Christmas. Gread condiment!

PICKLED PINEAPPLE CHUNKS

1 lg. can pineapple chunks, well drained
2/3 c. cider vinegar
1 c. sugar
1/8 tsp. salt
6 or 8 whole cloves
3 sticks whole cinnamon

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Peas with Cream and Vinegar

1 10-oz. package frozen peas, cooked
1/2 cup whipping cream
2-3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
salt and pepper

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1/2 cups butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 pounds confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup (4 oz) maraschino cherries, drained and finely chopped
1 cup finely chopped pecans
1/2 cup coconut
Sweetened condensed milk
Extra confectioners' sugar
1 pound dark chocolate candy melts, dark chocolate candy coating, or semi-sweet chocolate chips

In a medium size mixing bowl, combine the butter, vanilla and salt. Mix well with an electric mixer. Beat in the confectioners' sugar gradually.

Stir in the chopped cherries, pecans and coconut.
Add just enough sweetened condensed milk to moisten and hold the mixture together. Knead the mixture until it is well blended. It should be easy to handle and shape, but not sticky.

Use the palms of your hands to roll the mixture, a small amount at a time, into egg shapes. (The amount depends on the size and number of eggs you want to make. Use additional confectioners' sugar to prevent it from sticking to your hands.)

Place the candy egg shapes on a wax paper lined cookie sheet. Chill in the refrigerator for several hours or overnight.

Melt the chocolate in a microwave oven or in a double boiler. Dip each egg in the melted chocolate to coat, then lay on a waxed paper lined tray and allow the chocolate to harden. Place the eggs in paper candy cups.
rhizo_1 (North AL) zone 7
11 years ago
Pickled eggs and beets! I love to use the pickled eggs to make deviled eggs, too.

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