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Easter Food Ideas -- Your one stop shop for menu planning for all things Easter from meats to desserts -- it's all here! Happy Easter! | thatwhichnourishes.com

The next big holiday meal is hiding behind just a couple little corners!  Are we ready?  Our family’s tradition for Easter is to break tradition.  We started years ago eating corn dogs on a train somewhere in North Carolina, and ever since we find fun ways to avoid the usual.  We’ve had several Japanese Steakhouse Easters, and Mexican restaurants and Greek, and last year we ordered in from our favorite BBQ joint from Texas and had at least the meat delivered.  Oh, yeah.

But, if you’re a little more traditional, I’m more than happy to share some Easter dinner ideas with you — favorite food ideas from our table to yours.

Happy Easter, friends!

Let’s start with breakfast.  This Cheesy Sausage Breakfast Braid is perfect because you can make it ahead and bake it in the morning and have a sumptuous and beautiful breakfast.  Add some fresh fruit and you’ve already won the day.  Definitely a refreshing change from the traditional breakfast casserole!

Or you can do a beautiful Breakfast Charcuterie

Breakfast Charcuterie Board -- A Breakfast Charcuterie Board is the perfect way to present an easy brunch or breakfast to a group! Be creative and play with your food! | thatwhichnourishes.com

How about these gorgeous crostinis for an appetizer?  I promise they’re even yummier than they are beautiful! Bacon and Blue Cheese Crostinis, Cherry Almond Crostinis, Roasted Tomato Caprese Crostinis

And then there’s the star of the show — the meat.

If we choose tradition this year, we will be having Best Ham Ever! because this is our family’s favorite every single time. Two ingredients, friends.  Yes, you read that right.

Best Ham Ever -- Just two ingredients and you have a cost-efficient, succulent, juicy ham to serve a crowd. My family's favorite meal! | thatwhichnourishes.com

 You’ll need potatoes!  Wedding Potatoes are where the love is.

These might be the best potatoes you've ever had! Tender, rich, garlicky, and cheesy, these decadent potatoes are simple and elegant and perfect side to your meal! |thatwhichnourishes.com

How about Change Your Life Potatoes? The title says it all — filled with bacon, cream cheese, butter and Cheddar you will be thanking me this Easter and every Easter forever. :o) And you can make them ahead so that is a HUGE win!!

 Of course, THE Mac and Cheese is a winner and will make you the star of the show.

THE Mac and Cheese -- This recipe for THE mac and cheese has been featured on several top mac and cheese lists. It is the perfect base recipe for classic mac and cheese. | thatwhichnourishes.com

Pretty fresh side, anyone? These Herbed Cream Cheese Tulip Bouquets are as yummy as they are gorgeous!

Herbed Cream Cheese Tulip Bouquet -- Peppers or cherry tomatoes stuffed with the perfect herbed cream cheese mixture are given green onion stems and transformed into a beautiful bouquet! | thatwhichnourishes.com

This Green Pea Salad with Bacon and Feta is the essence of Spring in a bowl of yum!

Green Pea Salad with Feta and Bacon -- a fresh new side dish brimming with summer bounty and the savory-salty flavors of bacon and creamy Feta cheese in a simple creamy sauce. | thatwhichnourishes.com

Rolls or Bread.  You have options.  These Buttery Dinner Rolls cannot be beat.

Buttery Dinner Rolls -- Perfect, soft white dinner rolls made almost as quickly as the pre-made variety, but full of homemade goodness. | thatwhichnourishes.com

Except maybe with Soft, Oat Dinner Rolls.  With a hint of molasses, these rolls might take the cake…

Soft Oat Dinner Rolls -- Made with cooked oats and sweetened with a bit of molasses, these soft rolls will quickly become a staple at your house. They also make delicious hamburger buns! | thatwhichnourishes.com

Or maybe with Cheese Bread.  Knock their socks off with this loveliness.

Cheese Bread -- Soft white bread studded with three goozing cheeses. This will make the most amazing bread you've ever eaten fresh, toasted, or used for sandwiches.| thatwhichnourishes.com

 Sides? Roasted veggies of any kind are my favorite.  On my post about Cheddar Cheese Soup with Roasted Cauliflower, I tell my secret weapon for the best roasted cauliflower you’ve ever had.

Cheese Soup with Roasted Cauliflower and Bacon -- Smooth, creamy and savory, this cheese soup is made unique by adding roasted cauliflower with a secret ingredient and garnished with bacon. | thatwhichnourishes.com

Or there’s always Dreamy Creamed Corn.  Guaranteed to make even the picky eaters happy!

Dreamy Creamed Corn -- Just like the title says, this is my version of that bbq place side that we all love! | thatwhichnourishes.com

Dessert? Heck, yeah!  Got that covered, too!

How about some Perfect Frosted Easter Cookies?

Frosted Easter Cookies -- Buttery, sugary, perfect frosted Easter cookies. These little beauties are an easy way to dress up your Easter table and make yourself a little famous! | thatwhichnourishes.com

It’s very spring-like to make a pie, isn’t it? Classic Lemon Meringue is another favorite on my table!

Classic Lemon Meringue Pie -- The perfect slice of lemon pie. Bright, lemony custard baked under a fluffy meringue sure to knock socks off. | thatwhichnourishes.com

Lemon Crumb Bars are a family favorite here, for sure.  Bright and sweet, these would be an easy crowd pleaser to bring and contribute.

Lemon Crumb Bars -- Tart, bright and as lemony-delicious as a dessert can get, these Lemon Crumb Bars with their soft, buttery crumbs and lemon curd filling are quick to make and quicker to disappear! | thatwhichnourishes.com

Chocolate, you say? Make a Brownie Trifle and serve a crowd with chocolatey goodness.

Brownie Trifle -- Layers of chocolatey happiness served as in a trifle bowl to please a crowd, or individual mason jars for a perfect presentation. A delightful pudding layer with extra goodness, whipped cream, and brownies might just make ya famous. | thatwhichnourishes.com

There are so many more ideas, friends.  Check the Recipe Index for much, much more inspiration for your springtime table.

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