9 Easter Menus That Deliver A Delicious Spring Meal
Photography by Suech and Beck. Excerpted from A Generous Meal by Christine Flynn. Copyright © 2023 Christine Flynn. Published by Penguin, an imprint of Penguin Canada, a division of Penguin Random House Canada Limited. Reproduced by arrangement with the publisher. All rights reserved.
We're focussing on spring vibes only when it comes to the Easter menus we're serving. Here are nine to consider, including Easter dinner menus from chicken to ham to duck—complete with side dishes and desserts—plus a brunch plan thrown in for good measure. And if you're looking for more Easter inspiration, head right this way for the Chatelaine Guide to Easter.
1. Classic Roasted Chicken Dinner
Easy Scalloped Potatoes
Buttery Root Vegetables
Pineapple And Ginger Glazed Ham
Pull-Apart Bread Rolls
Classic Butter Tarts
3. Crispy Duck Dinner
Ginger And Garlic Green Beans
Wild Rice Pilaf
Crispy Duck With Tangy Rhubarb Sauce
Classic Vanilla Cake
4. Classic Lamb Roast Easter Dinner
The Audrey Sparkling Cocktail
Lemony Mint And Pea Risotto
Nutty Green Beans
Spring Herb Popovers
Smashed Herbed Potatoes
Lemon-Herb Leg Of Lamb
Carrot Cake With Fluffy White-Chocolate Icing
6. Elegant Three-Course Lunch
Spring Herb Popovers
Roasted Trout With Asparagus And Tarragon Cream
Raspberry-Rhubarb Mini Pavlovas
7. Contemporary Spring Feast From A Generous Meal
Fried Cheese Salad
Butter Beans In Salsa Verde
Lamb Loin Chops Over Minty Pistachio Butter
Spicy Oven-Charred Cabbage And Lemons
Plum And Black Pepper Clafoutis
8. Indulgent Brunch
Fruit Salad With Lime-Ginger Drizzle
Easy Eggs Benedict
Caramelized Onion Tart With Asparagus
Classic Hot Cross Buns
9. One-Hour Dinner
Roasted Asparagus And Creamy Tahini Dip
Glazed Cornish Hens With Roasted Apricots
Risotto-Style Pea And Mint Orzo
Easy Cake Toast With Honeyed Strawberries
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