Easter Recipes

Easter is usually served as a brunch so it includes dinner and breakfast items. Brunch is nice because it is less formal than dinner and usually buffet style so it lets the host relax and enjoy the day. The recipes can be mostly prepared ahead of time and finished that morning. Personally I like to mix in some High Tea items because it makes the meal even more relaxing and interesting for your guests. Serving both hot and cold teas with this meal works very well.

Breads and Biscuits
Cinnamon-Pecan Scones
Cinnamon Raisin Bread

Lemon Cream Scones
Whole Wheat-Raisin Scones
Buttermilk Biscuit
Sweet Potato Biscuits
Coconut Bread

Muffins
Pear-Walnut Muffins
Cranberry Nut Muffins

Zucchini Lemon Muffins

Eggs
Leek and Bacon Quiche
Ham, Tomato and Swiss Quiche
Mushroom Quiche
Spinach and Shrimp Quiche

Main Dish
Deep Fried Turkey

Prime Rib Roast
Ginger Rum-Glazed Ham
Madiera Baked Smithfield Ham

Side Dishes
Roast Sweet Potatoes with Cinnamon Honey Butter
Asparagus Almondine
Green Beans with Garlic and Tea
Wasabi Potato "Latkes"

Salads
Arugula Salad
Seafood Pasta Primavera Salad
Watercress, Orange, and Red Onion Salad

Matching Teas with dishes
Did you know that tea is much like wine? Teas follow similar rules as wine when matching with food. Green teas are like White wines and Black teas are like Red wines. Black tea contains tannins just like Red wines are are very similar in flavor. Green or White teas have more astringency and are very comparible to White wines. Both Green and Black teas can be served hot or cold. Oolong tea is in the middle ground and is best when served hot, with a few execptions. Flavored teas do very well iced and are good choices when serving tea to unexperienced guests. If you interested in tea and would like to learn more you should check out my library of tea articles.