Easter Tips
When it comes to Easter, we've been there, done that, now serving 31 tips in 8 categories ranging from Easter Candy to Gift Baskets.
Low low carb Easter cheese desserts
Russian "Paskhas":
The desserts, which have appeared on Russian Easter Day breakfast tables since 17th century, are a traditional treat served to celebrate the end of Lent, breaking the seven-week fast of vegetarian-only foods. Paskha cannot be considered healthy, as it is both high-carb and high fat. However, sweeteners of your choice can substitute sugar, making the dishes low-carb and choose low-fat varieties of cheese, cream, and sour cream can make them lower in fat.
Here's how you cook a baked low carb Paskha. Take: 1.5 lb. full-fat Ricotta cheese 6 egg yolks 1.5 c full-fat sour cream Equivalent of 1 c sugar 1 c dry black currants 1/2 c almond flour 1/4 t baking soda Mix all ingredients, kneed well and fold into a greased bread or cake pan. Bake at 350* F for 40-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in it comes out dry.
Desserts for Easter Meals
What meal is complete without a little sweet treat? Easter time is no exception. Whether you're serving up brunch for the family, a dinner party for guests, or a cozy Easter breakfast for two, try adding a little dessert or sweet dish to your meal. Simple additions like pecan waffles in maple syrup or apricot filled crescent rolls can make eating a morning meal at Easter that much more of an indulgence. For brunch, try a banana bread pudding in savory rum sauce or French toast topped with strawberries and syrup. Dinnertime desserts can include a soufflé covered in raspberry sauce or bourbon and chocolate pecan pie.
Mix in the Easter Drink
A fruit punch concoction is a great addition to your Easter brunch or dinnertime meal. Here's how to make a bowl to serve 18.
2 - cups orange juice
2 – 10 oz. packages frozen strawberries, thawed
1 – pint vanilla ice cream
2 – liters ginger ale
Combine orange juice, frozen strawberries, and one-pint vanilla ice cream. Blend ingredients to a smooth consistency. Pour into large bowl. Add ginger ale. Spoon remainder of ice cream into bowl when ready to serve. Enjoy!
Crockpot Easter Meal
If you'd like to feed a lot of folks on Easter with minimal fuss, try cooking a crockpot meal. Preparation is simple. Just get your ingredients ready beforehand, add them to the crockpot, and then let it cook for several hours. If you're worried about having enough food to serve, spend a little time to plan ahead and borrow a few crockpots to have all your ingredients cooking at once. Here are a few meal ideas to start with on Easter day:
• Cook up a tender roast beef dinner in the crockpot. Just add chopped vegetables like cut carrots, cut potatoes, sliced celery, and peas. Season with olive oil, lemon pepper, and beef broth. Get all your ingredients in the pot and expect it to cook for about nine hours.
• Make a green bean casserole by combining frozen cut green beans, chopped onions, and Alfredo cheese sauce into a pot. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for about four hours.
Easter Brunch
Looking for food ideas for an Easter brunch? Try these scrumptious food ideas for a springtime meal. For the main course, whip up an eggs benedict with bacon and spinach. Add some wedge cut potatoes garnished with bell peppers and jalapeno peppers. Put together a salad with baby spinach leaves, cut turkey slices and garnished with fresh mint. Then top off your meal with a white chocolate cream pie.
Meal Ideas for Easter
As spring approaches and Easter is near, it's time to think about a great meal for dinner get-togethers. Meal planning doesn't have to be a chore. Put together a delicious traditional meal that includes a glazed ham, buttered peas and carrots, and potatoes topped with Parmesan cheese. Don't forget dessert! Include a delectable treat of lemon truffle or fresh strawberry pie.
