Archive for March, 2010
Traditional Easter Brunch and Meal, Or Not
I love family traditions. That includes getting together for family meals and events like the one coming up this week, Easter. Probably like most families, we eat certain things for some family traditions. This Easter Meal we are Breaking Out of the Proverbial Egg and trying something different. We will still have ham and the fixings but we are going to try new recipes.
Usually there is a family planner person for get togethers and I am that person for our family. What that means is that I have learned that I don’t have to make everything myself. Now there can be an upside to taking on this sometimes daunting task. You can pick recipes and ask family members to make them. For example, my mother-in-law usually makes a coconut cake so I am passing on a Yummy Coconut Cake Recipe for her to make this year.
So whether you do an Easter Brunch or Easter Meal, here are some menu ideas and recipes. Happy Easter Gathering!
Easter Brunch
Sauteed Mushroom and Cherry Tomatoes topped with Eggs Over Easy
Chocolate Strawberry Cookie Crisp with Cream
Maple Glazed Sour Cream Donut Holes
Champagne Limoncello** Cocktail
Non-Alcohol Sun Rise Mimosa
Coffee
Easter Meal
Baked Ham with Rosemary and Sweet Vermouth
Deviled Eggs with Smoked Salmon and Herb
Apricot Glazed Carrots
Sweet and Sour Green Beans
Garlic Herb Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes
No Knead Overnight Parmesan and Thyme Rolls
Fresh Coconut Cake
Iced Tea
Amazing Meatloaf
Meatloaf is usually just meatloaf. Most of the time I would always hear friends and family say their meatloaf was too tough, dry and chewy. My reply would always be, “You’re cooking it to long.” I think common mistakes when it comes to meatloaf are cooking it to long, letting it dry out by not covering it while it cooks and then just squirting ketchup on top. YUCK!
Try my Amazing Meatloaf Recipe
It is made in the crock pot or slow cooker so it is juicy, tender and clean up is so much easier. And yes, meatloaf sandwiches the next day are the bomb. Let me know what you think.
I even have more meatloaf recipes to share, such as Taco Meatloaf, Bacon and Cheddar, New Orleans and more. Oh and I mentioned sides so be on the look out for those recipes – Coming Soon to a Blog Post near you!
Enjoy
Vickie
Chocolate Strawberry Butter Crisp
Recipe: Chocolate Strawberry Butter Crisp
Summary: My sister and I ate lunch at a Tea Room in town and ordered a dessert that was delicious. I decided to come up with my own version and share it with my family. It was a hit! It was simply chocolate spread on a butter crisp cookie topped with whipped cream and fresh strawberries. A delicate treat for dessert or brunch. Chocolate and Strawberries just go together. Read the rest of this entry »