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Title: Easter 2016
Post by: becca on March 23, 2016, 09:23:32 AM
I am looking for inspiration. Kids don't eat ham, and we just had salty corned beef last week, and some leftovers. Dh and I love a leg of lamb, but the kids did not like that, either. Too fatty. Maybe I should get the boneless leg of lamb, and trim it and cut it into kabobs. If it is lean, and marinated, they will like that.
Any suggestions, or what are you having, if you celebrate Easter? I do not feel like slaving in the kitchen all day long, but am ok with one fancy dish, like a good potato casserole. I do have half of the bag of red potatoes left from the corned beef dinner I made on Sunday. It is such a challenge to make a special meal for dh and myself, that the kids will also eat.
Title: Re: Easter 2016
Post by: hezzier on March 23, 2016, 12:11:13 PM
We don't have strong attachments to Easter foods so one year we had pulled pork. This year we are going traditional, but we still don't know how many are coming. We could be 7 or we could be 11. Would be nice if my sister could nail this down soon.
Menu: Smoked ham with a glaze Hasselback sweet potatoes and probably a regular one for DS Kale Salad Marinated Asparagus Pineapple stuffing (BIL needs this, not sure anyone else will eat it)
My sister will probably bring some appetizers...usually just guac and veggies, but again will depend on if it's just us and them or her extended family.
Title: Re: Easter 2016
Post by: PurpleCat on March 23, 2016, 01:50:34 PM
I need inspiration this year too. I am not making ham this year (usually lite breakfast, ham luncheon, pea soup from the ham bone for dinner) because on Saturday we are going to DH's sister's house and she is making ham. So I need a new menu.
I am thinking brunch, snack, and light dinner like a veggie soup.
So brunch would be our big meal. I'm am thinking some kind of potato casserole, maybe even scalloped potatoes with bacon and chives...don't have a recipe as I am dairy free but I will look for one, I don't have to eat it. Past that I have no ideas. DD is allergic to eggs.
Title: Re: Easter 2016
Post by: becca on March 23, 2016, 05:24:44 PM
Funny, PC, it crossed my mind to do brunch, too. The kids would enjoy crepes and fruit, and I could do a casserole like you mentioned for dh and I. It's only the 4 of us.
Title: Re: Easter 2016
Post by: GoingNuts on March 23, 2016, 06:39:21 PM
So Hezz, tell me about this pineapple stuffing. Just curious.
Title: Re: Easter 2016
Post by: hezzier on March 23, 2016, 07:15:47 PM
Title: Re: Easter 2016
Post by: becca on March 24, 2016, 08:53:06 AM
We decided on lamb kabobs. I bought a cryovac packed boneless leg last night, and will trim and make it into kabobs, freezing the excess for another time.
I will do something with potatoes, and I have a huge bag of green beans, and one of brussell sprouts in the fridge already.
I don't usually do a fancy dessert, since the kids get loads of candy in the baskets. But, maybe strawberry shortcake and some vanilla ice cream.
Title: Re: Easter 2016
Post by: becca on March 24, 2016, 08:56:01 AM
The potatoes look yummy, PC. I was going to suggest sour cream for the moisture, if not using any eggs.
I think I will roast mine, since the kids will definitely eat those. Maybe throw in some sweet potato and an onion as well, and I will pick that out for me. ;)
Hezz, that stuffing looks sickeningly sweet. It holds no appeal to me. You could cut that sugar down to 1/4 cup and I bet it would still be very sweet!
Title: Re: Easter 2016
Post by: becca on March 24, 2016, 08:59:58 AM
It looks easy and yummy. I like the cool whip/pudding/cream cheese type pies. Not sure about the kids on this though, and then, I would have to eat it all, because hubby has such willpower.
Title: Re: Easter 2016
Post by: hezzier on March 24, 2016, 10:02:50 AM
Bunny cake is going to be made and chocolate covered strawberries. I wanted the nest cookies for the mini cadbury egg so I will just get a package so I can sprinkle in the coconut grass around the bunny.
That lemon ice box cake looks nice...good spring/summer dessert.
Title: Re: Easter 2016
Post by: MaryM on March 24, 2016, 02:17:17 PM
We are creatures of habit here... Ham, mashed potatoes, sweet potato, corn (for DH and kids) & creamed spinach. I am making a cheesecake for the adults. I cannot tell you the last time I had eggs in my house. DD was taken aback when she saw them. Kids will have homemade cupcakes and dairy free ice cream.
I need to buy some wine and beer (for FIL) but otherwise I have everything I need.
Title: Re: Easter 2016
Post by: Macabre on March 25, 2016, 05:12:08 PM
We have a bunny cake mold--a rabbit that stands on its hind legs. It's a 3D mold. We could do that--if DS wants that for his birthday.
We picnic, but it will only get up to 50 Sunday, so it may be an indoor picnic with games. I haven't gone to the store yet to buy stuff. Hmm. I won't be able to tomorrow. I guess I'll need to go tonight. Yikes.
Title: Re: Easter 2016
Post by: Macabre on March 25, 2016, 05:14:25 PM
Oops. So we will have hummus (safe for me), chicken salad for DH and me, cheese and fruit. And leftover birthday cake. And this year for the first time EVER no champagne. DH is on call, and a med I'm taking absolutely prohibits me from having alcohol. And we are saving money anyway.
Title: Re: Easter 2016
Post by: PurpleCat on March 26, 2016, 07:17:30 AM
I made the pancake muffins last night and OMG! They are sooooooo good! And super easy.
I made chocolate chip, fresh strawberry, fresh blueberry, and bacon & cheddar!
I think these will become a breakfast staple in our house if the kids like them.
I'll put the potatoes together later tonight when we get home and will bake them in the morning.
We are on the road today. 2 hour trip up north to DH's family. I am bringing roasted: asparagus, rainbow carrots, radishes, zucchini, and summer squash. I used white balsamic vinegar and some lemon juice with leeks, parsley and thyme to dress them and they were roasted in canola oil so their color is gorgeous. Very rainbow dish! (I never roasted radishes before!)