Easter 2026

msmofet said:
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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TastyReuben said:
How many people are you feeding for Easter, msmofet?
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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...
 
Morning Glory said:
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...
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I'll bet you can nail that lamb tagine with your eyes closed! 😉
 
For most of my married life, my DH requested that I make “Italian Easter Bread”.
Never heard of it before, what being Hawaiian.
I never got to meet my in-laws, and DH said that his Father made it every year.
I finally found a recipe and made it for him.
Meh.
It didn’t come out the way he expected.
I have no baseline so I won’t be trying that again.
 
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