Quick and Easy Easter Dinner Recipes & Easter Dessert Recipes

Traditionally, Easter is not only a celebration of the resurrection of Christ, but also of the coming of spring and the return of greens, birds and baby animals. Easter dinner recipes and Easter dessert recipes should reflect this. Don’t you agree?

So, get in the Springtime mood and volunteer to host Easter brunch or dinner this year. These traditional Easter dinner recipes are so simple, everyone will think you spent all day in the kitchen.

Below is a traditional Southern menu that my grandma would serve that I have adapted with consideration to what would be fresh and readily available if we did not have the convenience of grocery stores, while also considering the time it takes to prepare. This is after all a holiday to be spent with the family, rather than slaving in the kitchen.

It includes a salad which is made up of simple pre-cut and pre-mixed bags of salad to save time and money. By the time you bought all of the separate greens, you would spend a lot more. Just be sure to choose one of the better brands for the best flavor and buy organic, if possible. Organic greens are more nutritious. Include a refrigerated ranch dressing with some croutons, walnuts, and raisins or cranberries and the salad is done.

Also included in this menu is sweet potato casserole (one of my favorites), ham spiked with a Jack Daniel's sauce, deviled eggs, green bean casserole, glazed baby carrots, and a simple shortcake for dessert.

This menu will allow you to take time to enjoy your family and be the best host too!

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