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Hosting Easter this year? Heading somewhere for dinner and need to bring something? I’ve got you covered. Here are some Easter recipes that’ll make a memorable meal.<\/p>\n

Ham is traditionally the centerpiece of Easter dinner. If you’ve ever wondered why you can read why here<\/a>. Annette W.<\/a> (Lincoln, NE<\/a>) shared her divine Ham With Peachy Brown Sugar Dijon Glaze<\/a> that’ll be delicious on any table.<\/p>\n

“I came up with this recipe when I found out my mother-in-law was making ham loaf for Easter and was in charge of cooking for 11,” reveals Annette. “Let’s just say from experience I knew we’d need more food than what would be prepared and what is Easter without a real ham?”<\/p>\n

While a ham loaf is great, when cooking for a larger crowd a baked ham is a necessity. Pineapple is typically used in baked ham recipes so peach adds an unusual flavor profile. The combination of peach preserves, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and juice is a delicious glaze with the savory ham.<\/p>\n

Creamy au gratin potatoes are a must on my dinner table and I’ve fallen in love with Christina Dicken’s<\/a> (Mayfield, KY<\/a>) Sassy & Savory Au Gratin Potatoes<\/a>. When tested in the kitchen, we literally wanted to lick the plate they were so good.<\/p>\n

“Just added a twist to a classic comfort favorite side dish,” shares Christina. “Flavorful, hot and melty with a smidgen of WOW!” The cheese sauce has plenty of seasoning and even has a little kick to liven up the potatoes. I also loved the flavor the fresh onions gives the dish – an extra punch of flavor. <\/p>\n

Since the Easter bunny loves carrots, I always add them to my menu. Debbie Lopez’s<\/a> Honey Roasted Carrots<\/a> are a very easy holiday side dish. <\/p>\n

The carrots are sweet and buttery with a slightly spicy undertone from cayenne pepper. The hardest part of this recipe is washing the baby carrots prior to tossing in the honey butter sauce.<\/p>\n

Another really simple carrot recipe is Vivian Queen-Chase<\/a> (Benton, AR<\/a>) Carrot Croquettes<\/a>. It’s an ingenious way to prepare carrots. <\/p>\n

There’s a nice crunch from the outer fried section of the croquettes and then a sweet warm bite from the middle. These are best served right after they’re made. I’d suggest prepping the croquettes and frying right before the meal is served.<\/p>\n

“I’ve been making this recipe for 23 years ever since my mother-in-law gave it to me and she’s been making it for decades longer,” says Melody U.<\/a> (Jackson, MI<\/a>) about her Nanner Rolls<\/a> recipe. “I’ve not found one the family likes better.”<\/p>\n

Homemade rolls are a great addition to any meal and these are fluffy, soft, and cooked to perfection. They’ll become your go-to rolls. <\/p>\n

Easy to make, the hardest part is waiting for the dough to rise. Once baked, add a pat of butter to the airy center, take a bite and you’ll be in heaven.<\/p>\n

Aneisha DeArman’s<\/a> (Washington, DC<\/a>) Best Carrot Cake<\/a> is moist and dense with fruity little gems in every bite. A delicious ending to Easter dinner.<\/p>\n

Adding crushed pineapple is a lovely addition to the carrot cake. The cream cheese frosting is silky smooth and tangy. A bit of pineapple juice gives the frosting a delicious hint of pineapple flavor. This is definitely not your grandma’s carrot cake!<\/p>\n

If looking for a smaller dessert, take a look at Chris T’s<\/a> (East Hampton, NY<\/a>) Ricotta Cookies for Easter<\/a>. “This is a soft Italian-style cookie,” explains Chris. “I have had this recipe for many years and I like to make it for Easter because I can do pastel glazes on them.”<\/p>\n

Delicately sweet and soft, these cookies are scrumptious. Ricotta makes these cake-like cookies extremely moist. The flavors are subtle in the cookie but, as Chris suggests, additional extracts can be used in the cookie and\/or the glaze. Almond or lemon would be perfect for spring.<\/p>\n

Hopefully, these recipes will take a little bit of stress out of preparing an Easter meal. Is there a recipe always on your table? Share a link to it below. Happy Pinching!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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