🐣 Egg-cellent Easter Main & Side Recipes


Hi Reader,

Planning a holiday meal is easier with recipes you can count on. These main dishes and sides will help you create a feast everyone will look forward to.

🍽️From My Kitchen ​Slow Cooker Honey Butter Peas and Carrots

Sweet carrots and tender peas are coated in a rich honey butter glaze. Easy enough for weeknights yet special enough for celebrations.

See how to make it here 👉 Slow Cooker Honey Butter Peas and Carrots


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Slow Cooker Spiral Ham – A spiral ham cooks in the slow cooker with a two‑ingredient brown sugar and pineapple juice glaze for juicy, tender slices every time.

Healthy Twice Baked Potatoes – Russet potatoes are baked, scooped, mixed with cheese and other fillings, then returned to the oven for creamy interior and a lightly crisp top.

Grilled Asparagus with Gremolata – Charred asparagus spears topped with a bright parsley, lemon zest, and garlic gremolata, perfect served warm or at room temperature.

Lemon Dijon Beef Roast – A garlic and herb‑seasoned beef cut is cooked until tender, then coated in a tangy lemon‑Dijon glaze.

Green Beans with Caramelized Onions and Bacon – Green beans are blanched, then tossed with caramelized onions and bacon for a crisp-tender side.

Roasted Orange Glazed Carrots – Carrots are roasted until tender and coated with a sticky orange glaze that highlights their natural sweetness.


📝 Tips for Holiday Cooking Success

  • Prep Ahead: Chop vegetables the day before to save time on Easter morning.
  • Use Your Slow Cooker: Cook dishes in the slow cooker to free up oven space and simplify Easter prep.
  • High Heat Roasting: Roast carrots, potatoes, or other veggies at higher heat for caramelized edges.
  • Use a Meat Thermometer: Ensure your roast or ham is perfectly cooked without overcooking.
  • Brighten Flavors: Finish dishes with fresh herbs, a squeeze of lemon, or a light glaze for extra pop.

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Happy cooking,

Jolene

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