Easter Dinner Menu!
I have been a negligent blogger of late…does not mean I have not been cooking up a storm or thinking and wondering about what you all are cooking; just not taking the time to write about it. Please forgive and that will change. I have so many things I want to share with you that my head is spinning, but tonight, I simply want to tell you about our Easter dinner menu. I love Easter. It is one of my favorite holidays, which may be a little odd because I was not brought up with any formal religion. I see Easter as the beginning of spring; a time of re-birth; new-beginnings; anything possible; and complete hope for a bright future.
So here is this year’s menu, and the theme this year–
Starters:
Stuffed Eggs Topped with Hickory Smoked All-Natural Bacon
Mini Beef Wellington’s with Mushroom Duxelle
Roasted Red Pepper with Smoked Salmon and Fresh Herbed Cream Cheese
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| This is an appetizer tray I put together for my tennis group. The peppers are front and center. |
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| From a previous Easter dinner…they look a little devilish! |
Cocktail Du Jour:
Butterfly Martini Garnished with Garden Pansies
I have to admit, I cannot wait to try this one!
First Course:
Cream of Butternut Squash Soup with Cinnamon Croutons (Thanks Deb!)
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| This is my new door ornament. I love the rabbits on these cute little eggs! |
Next Course:
Scallop and Sole Mousseline with Beurre Blanc Sauce, Fresh Dill and Watercress
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| Father Zeller’s Candles…so very special. Thank you Dennis and Diana (and Doris!). We will only light if you join us. |
Intermezzo:
Blood Orange, Cucumber and Lavender Granita
Primary Course:
Spring Leg of Lamb stuffed with Spinach and Chevre (and a lot of other good stuff!)
Roasted Sweet Potato and Butternut Squash Casserole
Asparagus and Spring Peas with warm tarragon and bacon Vinaigrette
Finale:
Coconut Key Lime Pie topped with Whipped Cream, Toasted Coconut and Lime Zest
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| Easter 2014 with good friends Diana and Dennis. |
I can’t wait to share these recipes with you and want to wish you all a very happy, healthy, wonderful Easter Celebration!
I am trying to decide which will be my favorite dish on this year’s Easter table (a game my husband and I play with nearly every meal!). I think possibly the scallop and sole mousseline, but we will see.
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| Ultimate Hippies! |
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| Me getting ready to stuff the lamb 2012.This year’s theme, btw, HIPPIE! We had lots of good 70’s music and throw-back stuff. |
We hope to eat our feast Al Fresco this year, but March traditionally is a windy month in Arizona so we will just have to play it all by ear!
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| My hubby, Jerry and me Easter 2009! |
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| 2011 theme–Hat Party! |
