HAPPY EASTER

Easter is comin’ up and it’s time to get cookin’! If you’re thinking of making a ham the star of your Easter feast, we’ve got you covered. We’ve rounded up our favorite recipes for your holiday dinner — from appetizers to dessert. Time to make that menu! Ham, potatoes, veggies, casseroles, sweet treats — they’re all here. So don’t stress out over what to make— just hop on over here and check out our best recipes for Easter dishes.

Honey Glazed Ham

Total Time - 1 hrs 35 mins

Ingredients - 15 servings

Whether you're cooking for a special occasion or you just want to treat yourself to a delicious dinner, you can't go wrong with a honey-glazed ham. This simple recipe is easy to make the day-of and will impress everyone at your table.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (5 pound) ready-to-eat ham

  • ¼ cup whole cloves

  • ¼ cup dark corn syrup

  • 2 cups honey

  •  cup butter

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

Step 2

Score ham, and stud with the whole cloves. Place ham in foil lined pan.

Step 3

In the top half of a double boiler, heat the corn syrup, honey and butter. Keep glaze warm while baking ham.

Step 4

Brush glaze over ham, and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes in the preheated oven.

Step 5

Baste ham every 10 to 15 minutes with the honey glaze. During the last 4 to 5 minutes of baking, turn on broiler to caramelize the glaze. Remove from oven, and let sit a few minutes before serving. Source: www.streetsmartkitchen.com

Corn Pudding

Total Time - 1 hrs 10 mins

Ingredients - 8 servings

This corn pudding is the perfect mix of sweet and savory. It's so yummy, you'll see why it's been around forever! Don't even sweat it - this is an easy recipe you can make in no time. You won't regret trying this one. Enjoy!

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Ingredients

  • 5 large eggs
  •  cup butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • ½ cup milk
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • 1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
  • (14.75 ounce) cans cream-style corn

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 2-quart casserole dish.

Step 2

Whisk eggs lightly in a large bowl. Add milk, melted butter, sugar, and cornstarch; whisk until well combined. Stir in drained corn and cream-style corn until fully blended. Pour mixture into the prepared casserole dish.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 1 hour. Source: www.streetsmartkitchen.com

Rose's Herb-Roasted Easter Lamb

Total Time - 1 hrs 15 mins

Ingredients - 12 servings

Bringing a classic Easter tradition to your kitchen table, Rose's Herb-Roasted Lamb is the perfect family meal. Experience the joy of celebrating with mom's signature recipe that has been enjoyed for generations. Get ready for a truly delightful Easter dinner!

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Ingredients

  • 6 large cloves garlic, peeled
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 (4 pound) boneless New Zealand leg of lamb, trimmed and tied
  • 2 pounds small red potatoes, halved
  • 6 large cloves garlic, unpeeled
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Step 1

Combine peeled garlic, rosemary, salt, and pepper in a food processor. Process until finely minced while pouring in the melted butter. Coat top and sides of lamb with the mixture. Allow to sit for 1 hour at room temperature.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).

Step 3

Toss potatoes and unpeeled garlic together with olive oil. Place lamb in the center of a roasting pan; surround with potatoes and garlic.

Step 4

Roast in the preheated oven for 75 to 90 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 130 degrees F (54 degrees C). Let lamb rest for 20 minutes before slicing. Source: www.streetsmartkitchen.com

Green Bean Casserole

Total Time - 35 mins

Ingredients - 10 servings

Grandma knows best when it comes to green bean casserole, and if you skip the can of mushroom soup, it gets even better! This from-scratch version has crunchy Cheddar and a buttery cracker topping like no other. Plus, that homemade sour cream-based sauce puts the flavor over the top – try it for Thanksgiving dinner this year! Yummm.

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter

  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • 1 cup sour cream

  • ¼ cup diced onion

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon white sugar

  • 3 (14.5 ounce) cans French-style green beans, drained

Topping:

  • 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup crumbled buttery round crackers
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Make green beans: Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth, and cook for 1 minute. Stir in sour cream, onion, salt, and sugar. Add green beans, and stir to coat. Transfer mixture to a 2 1/2-quart casserole dish.

Step 3

Spread Cheddar cheese over green bean mixture. Toss cracker crumbs and melted butter together in a small bowl; sprinkle over bean mixture.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until topping is golden and cheese is bubbly, about 30 minutes. Source: www.streetsmartkitchen.com

How to Celebrate Easter Away From Home

It's Easter time and if you're planning to hit the road, then don't worry - you don't have to miss out on all the festivities of the day. Whether you decide to stay in a vacation rental or a hotel room, here are some great tips that'll help make your Easter feel like home away from home. From prepping dishes ahead of time and bringing them with you, to taking advantage of store-bought ingredients, we've got everything covered so that your family can still enjoy a special celebration wherever you are. Have fun and happy Easter!

So, what's for dinner tonight? Before you hit the road think about all the delicious meals you can prepare for your journey. Did you remember to pack a cooler to keep everything fresh and cold? Need to heat something up later on? Don't worry, just make sure you have the right cooking tools and you'll be set!

Ham

The beauty of ham is that you most oftentimes buy it pre-cooked. So all you need to do is reheat it to an internal temperature of 140°F. You can also enjoy pre-cooked ham cold.

Lamb

Leg and shoulder cuts of lamb can be cooked ahead of time and then reheated when ready to serve.

Mac and cheese

Mac and cheese can be assembled about two days beforehand, stored in the fridge, and then baked when ready to serve.

Green bean casserole

Green bean casserole can be assembled without the onions, refrigerated, and baked when ready to serve.

Potatoes

Mashed potatoes can be made completely in advance and reheated in a microwave with extra butter. If you're making roasted potatoes, you can boil them in advance and store them in the fridge or freezer with some oil.

Vegetables

You can chop your veggies ahead of time, as well as par-cook or blanch them ahead of time, if needed.

Pasta salads

You can make pasta salad or macaroni salad a few days in advance as it can stay fresh for three to five days in an airtight container in the fridge.

Eggs

Deviled eggs will stay fresh for two to four days in the fridge. Egg salad will last about five days in the fridge. Hard-boiled eggs (including dyed eggs) will last about seven days in the fridge. While pickled eggs can last up to four months in the fridge.

Dinner rolls

Dinner rolls can last five to seven days at room temperature. For longer storage, you can freeze your dinner rolls and thaw them when you're ready to serve them.

Share Your Favorite Recipe!

Please feel free to share your favorite recipes with us in the comments below! We would love to hear about them and maybe even give them a try ourselves this year.


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