7 Low-Key Easter Recipes to Try Out This Year
With orders to stay home, chances are you're celebrating Easter without friends and extended family this year. So while you might usually plan a big Sunday feast with a huge spread of foods, you can still enjoy the day with something a little more relaxed.
Fewer people doesn't mean you can't make a tasty, hearty meal to share. We've put together a list of some of our favorite low-key Easter recipes.
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Charred Asparagus with Tarragon Aioli
Serve this charred asparagus alongside roasted chicken or heartier sides like scalloped potatoes.
Though this recipe calls for you to broil the asparagus, getting a char on the grill would add an extra level of smoky flavor to this side dish.
Ingredients
1 bunch asparagus, tough ends trimmed
2 1/2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
Freshly ground black pepper
Salt to taste
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 or 1 small clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
Directions
Heat broiler on high and set a rack 6 inches away from it. On a sheet pan, toss asparagus with 2 teaspoons of olive oil, a few grinds of pepper and a pinch of salt.
Broil for 2-5 minutes and check for browning; shake the sheet pan to roll the asparagus spears around to brown evenly.
For the aioli, put the mayo in a small bowl, add the garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, 1/2 tablespoon olive oil and tarragon and mix well.
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Naturally Dyed Eggs
While the Easter bunny might be missing in action this year, you can definitely still dye eggs with your kids!
Skip traditional egg dye kits and utilize some natural ingredients that you probably have lying around at home.
Supplies
White eggs (or try brown, keeping in mind color results will vary)
Egg carton
Stock pan(s)
Water
White vinegar
Slotted spoon
Natural materials for dyeing (see table here for ideas)
Directions
Hot Bath Method
Place uncooked eggs in a stainless steel stock pan.
Add water 2-3 inches above eggs. (When using bottled juice, fill 2-3 inches above eggs. Do not add water.)
Add natural dye ingredients and 1-2 tablespoons vinegar per quart of water.
Cover and bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
Carefully remove eggs with a slotted spoon and air dry.
Cold Bath Method
Simmer the dye ingredients (water, vinegar and dye matter) for 20-30 minutes or longer, until the dye reaches your desired shade.
Allow the liquid to cool and submerge hard-boiled eggs in the dye for at least 30 minutes.
Carefully remove eggs with a slotted spoon and air dry.
Glazed Spiral Ham With Apricot Jam & Dijon Mustard
Put together with just 3 ingredients in only 4 steps, this glazed spiral ham recipe is the perfect low-key dish for Easter.
Make sure to check out the Co-op's selection of local Easter hams to make this recipe even more delicious!
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Deviled Eggs
What's a list of Easter recipes without deviled eggs?
You might not be serving appetizers to a crowd of guests this year, but these are so good, you might want them all to yourself anyway!
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Milk Chocolate Stuffed Peanut Butter Bunny Cookies
Maybe you aren't really feeling too spring-y this year.
These adorable cookies are sure to turn that around!
Peanut butter and chocolate are the perfect pair, but you could definitely sub in almond or cashew butter if you want!
Scalloped Potatoes
Another Easter classic, scalloped potatoes don't have to be left out of your Easter feast just because you aren't serving a crowd.
Simply cut this recipe in half to serve a family of 3-4.
Easter Bread
Here's another recipe you can use for all those naturally dyed Easter eggs you have on hand.
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Maple Glazed Carrots
Here's a simple side dish that will pair perfectly with your Easter ham and scalloped potatoes.
Make sure to check out our selection of organic maple syrups to use as the base for this recipe!
Ham & Cheese Quiche with Cauliflower Crust
If you're planning on putting together an Easter brunch, consider this quiche recipe with a healthy twist.