Ham, lamb, and plenty of bright spring flavors



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Whether you're planning a small family dinner or a buffet for a crowd, Easter menus are all about fresh spring flavors and succulent meats like lamb or ham. Choose from one of our full menus, complete with shopping lists and timelines, or build your own from our fresh, seasonal recipes.

A Spring Lamb Dinner

  • Asparagus Soup with Saffron Croutons
  • Rack of Lamb with Fresh Mint, Golden Raisin & Pine Nut Relish
  • Cucumber, Fennel & Roasted Potato Salad with Parsleyed Yogurt
  • Angel Food Cake with Strawberries & Whipped Cream

Video Tip: How to French a Rack of Lamb



A Make-Ahead Easter Brunch

  • Spring Vegetable & Potato Frittata
  • Gravlax
  • Herb Salad
  • Cinnamon-Rhubarb Muffins

Cool Tool: Foolproof Frittata Pan



An Easter Buffet for a Crowd

  • Boston Lettuce with Mimosa Vinaigrette
  • Tangerine-Glazed, Oven-Baked Ham
  • "Cat-Head" Biscuits
  • Sweet Potato-Leek Gratin
  • Broiled Asparagus & Orange Slices with Olive Oil & Shallots
  • Bite-Size Ginger Cupcakes with Lemon-Cream Cheese Frosting

Menu Planning Tip: Which Ham to Buy?



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