Easter 2026

Ok, afternoon tea it is, menu is set:

Bottom Tier
Ham & cheese sandwiches
Egg-mayonnaise sandwiches
Cucumber & cream cheese sandwiches

Middle Tier
Orange-raisin scone w/ clotted cream & jam

Top Tier
Pistachio cookies
Strawberry cake
Chocolate mousse cups

…and tea!
 
This menu isn't set/finalized yet. May still change (depends on hand joint pain and how much help I can get).

Good Friday

Shrimp Cocktail and cocktail sauce
Matlaw's Clams Casino
Linguine with White Clam Sauce
Garlic Bread
Greek Salad


Easter Sunday

Breakfast:

Colored eggs
Italian Easter Meat Pie (Pizzagaina)
Sweet Pie


Lunch:

Stuffed Artichokes
Shrimp Cocktail and cocktail sauce
Honey Garlic Shrimp
Spanakopita (8"X8" Pan)


Dinner:

Smoked Ham
Roast Chicken
Gravy
Stuffing
Mashed Potatoes
Asparagus
Cracker Barrel Biscuits


Dessert:

Mini Cheesecake (6”)
Cherry pie topping

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May still change at the last minute

Good Friday

Shrimp Cocktail and cocktail sauce
Matlaw's Clams Casino
Baked Dover Sole
Mashed potatoes
Greek Salad
Garlic Bread
Linguine with White Clam Sauce - REMOVED from menu

Easter Sunday

Breakfast:

Colored eggs
Italian Easter Meat Pie (Pizzagaina)
Sweet Pie

Lunch:

Stuffed Artichokes
Shrimp Cocktail and cocktail sauce
Spanakopita (8"X8" Pan)
Honey Garlic Shrimp - REMOVED from menu

Dinner:

Smoked Ham
Mashed Potatoes and/or Sweet Potatoes
Asparagus
Cracker Barrel Biscuits
Roast Chicken - REMOVED from menu
Gravy - REMOVED from menu
Stuffing - REMOVED from menu

Dessert:

Mini Cheesecake (6”)
Cherry pie topping
 
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How many people are you feeding for Easter, msmofet?
I make small amounts of each dish. Ham leftovers are used for soup, and ham sandwiches (also the biscuits). Leftover asparagus if any go into an omelet or scramble (with grated Italian cheese added). Spanakopita, pizzagaina and sweet pie is for breakfasts/lunches.
 
I'm cooking for four it seems (son, daughter and her boyfriend). I'm torn between a selection of Indian dishes or a large lamb tagine (with saffron, chickpeas and vegetables included). Whatever it is, I need to make ahead and re-heat. I simply hate cooking for any event as I worry too much it will go wrong. Its not enjoyable to me. At least if I make ahead I can be sure it is OK.

This also means I need to clean the house...
 
I'm cooking for four it seems (son, daughter and her boyfriend). I'm torn between a selection of Indian dishes or a large lamb tagine (with saffron, chickpeas and vegetables included). Whatever it is, I need to make ahead and re-heat. I simply hate cooking for any event as I worry too much it will go wrong. Its not enjoyable to me. At least if I make ahead I can be sure it is OK.

This also means I need to clean the house...
I'll bet you can nail that lamb tagine with your eyes closed! 😉
 
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