It’s not too late to plan an elegant, crowd pleasing Easter dinner. With just a few last minute arrangements, a delightful menus is yours for the making. Traditionally, roasted leg of lamb or ham is served for Easter dinner. The good news is that all of these ingredients are widely available for purchase and rather uncomplicated to prepare. Many people associate Easter as really the beginning of Spring so it’s no surprise that popular Spring-like side dishes include bright in season asparagus, spring onions and new potatoes. Follow any of the recipes below for a simple but deliciously impressive Easter dinner. And don’t forget the wine! Crisp, dry white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio will be perfect with the appetizers.
- Spring Onion Soup
- Asparagus Tart
- Herb Roasted Leg of Lamb or Maple Glazed Ham with Roasted New Potatoes and a Ragout of Peas and Morels.
- A delicate Pinot Noir or a crisp dry Rose are both excellent pairing choices for the ham. A big bold Cabernet Sauvignon or Zinfandel pair well with the lamb.
- Finish your dinner with an easy Ricotta Cheesecake.
