Easter Recipes

April was once called Eostre-month, named after a pagan goddess, who could turn into a hare at will. The story goes that she came upon an injured bird, which she turned into a hare, as it was a stronger animal. The grateful former bird could still lay eggs, and laid colored eggs as a gift to the goddess. 

So THAT’S what colored eggs and the Easter bunny have to do with each other! (Maybe.)

Easter stories are as plentiful as traditional Easter foods. If you are looking for some recipes to try this year, here are a few:

Ham  Spice things up with this Easter Ham with Chipotle-Pineapple Glaze or go the traditional route with a Slow-Cooked Honey-Glazed Ham. However you cook it, buy at least 1 pound of ham per person so you have plenty of leftovers. Cooked ham freezes well and you can make ham steaks, omelets, and sandwiches.

Chicken Chicken Cordon Bleu is surprisingly easy to make, and you can’t go wrong with Garlic-Herb Roasted Chicken.

Side Dishes  Making a healthy dinner couldn’t be easier than with these recipes for Glazed Orange Carrots and Roasted Asparagus. This Skinny Baked Broccoli Macaroni and Cheese recipe may very well become one of your new favorites.

Bread  They’ll think you spent all day in the kitchen making these Easy Parmesan-Herb Rolls. These Mini Cornbread Puddings are straight from Martha Stewart’s site.    

Dessert This Rainbow Ring Easter Basket Cake is probably the most festive cake you’ll ever make. Fifteen minutes prep time is all you need for this Slow-Cooker Pineapple Upside Down Cake.

Bon appétit and happy Easter