Easter Lunch Menu 2010
This Easter lunch menu celebrates spring and life.
Easter is a time of renewal. The flowers peek out from their hiding spots, the farmer’s markets open again, and the air smells fresh and new. Easter holds a warm place in my heart, and I can’t imagine hosting at least a small lunch in honor of the day.ย I am sad that I will not be in Rhode Island this year, so I created a menu that pays homage to the foods my auntie Daniela loves. This Easter menu is simple, fresh, and healthy. It is the perfect way to welcome in Spring… and hopefully the Easter bunny too!
Appetizer
White Bean Crostini
Lunch
PhillyBoy’s Roasted Chicken
Stuffed Artichokes
Asparagus Risotto
Spring Salad: Spinach, endive, strawberries, slivered almonds, balsamic honey dressing
Dolce
Strawberry Shortcake (minis made in ramekins)
Prep List:
Set table (at least 1 day ahead)
Buy groceries (day ahead)
Prep crostini topping (day ahead)
Make salad dressing (day ahead)
PB dress chicken
Prep artichokes (Trim & stuff)
Wash lettuce, cut endive, wash & cut strawberries
Make fresh whipped cream
Two hours before:
Bake chicken
Steam artichokes
Assemble shortcake
Assemble salad- do not dress
30 minutes before:
Make risotto
Assemble crostini
10 minutes before:
Dress salad
Market List:
garlic
white beans
spinach
good whole grain baguette
chicken
onion
citrus fruits (lemons + oranges?)
artichokes (1/person)
garlic
parlsey
bread crumbs
6 lemons
asparagus
peas
mascarpone cheese
arborio rice
parmigiano
baby spinach
endive
strawberries
slivered almonds
ladyfingers or biscuits
heavy cream
Easter chocolates
Previous Posts:
Easter Menu 2009
Easter 2008: Ricotta Balls
I just love your menus and entertaining ideas! Looks like a lovely meal ๐
I love when you make these menus and shopping lists and prep schedules! It makes me hope that someday I’ll be as organized and put-together as you. I’m sure this will be a huge success!
Lindsay
@legalstyle, Thank you!!!
@RhodeyGirlTests, And I wish I had your style!
that sounds fabuuuuuuuuulous
I cannot wait for Easter. I love seeing the signs of new life. Your menu sounds delicious! I also always make stuffed artichokes for Easter. They are one of my favorite things!
@Jessica @ How Sweet It Is, Artichokes are definitely my favorite, although I don’t have them as often as I’d like. Any suggestions on what to do with baby artichokes? I found some at the market for the first time!
Such a lovely menu. The risotto and strawberry shortcake really scream spring! Hope you’re having a wonderful weekend
What a great menu! The strawberry shortcake sounds like a great Easter dessert.
I love Eastertime too, time with family, time to reflect on our faith, and of course time to expect sunny weather every day again in CA!
We are the same, I love your plan of attack! I must plan out the order of everything that needs to be done, and make lists for each dish. Your choices sound wonderful, everything works well together.
This will the second Easter in a row that I won’t be with my parents and brothers. We hosted my in-laws last year for brunch, and this year Ray and I are going to be in Paris! So excited, so I can’t complain. First (and probably last) big holiday on our own, it’s going to be fun.
@Sarah, PARIS! Have so much fun. It will definitely be an incredible experience.
I am a fan of Easter as well, I was born a Saturday before Easter so it’s always been dear to my heart. Your menu sounds amazing!
Can you post your recipe for the honey balsamic dressing, as well as the stuffed artichokes?
@lauren, Hi! Yes, I will post them in the next couple of days!!!
I’m amazed with your planning and organizing skills. You should write a book!
@MelissaNibbles, Hmmmmm…. not a bad idea!! Thanks! If I didn’t make lists and plans I would be in big trouble! I am bad at winging it!
I just found out that I hosting Easter this year. I created a great Christmas menu and now have to think of a whole new Easter one. Thanks for some great ideas.
@Sarah, Thank you!!!!! Will you send me the link when you create the Easter menu? I’d love to see what other people do!
Thanks for sharing this! I have been thinking about my Easter menu too — its great to plan ahead! The risotto looks perfect for the spring with the bright green asparagus!
Hi Sabrina,
I love this menu. What a great way to start prepping! Makes me think that I need to get rolling on this as well ๐ Thank you so much for your comments on my blog. They really meant a lot to me! I’m going to send you an email this week about how I started and let me tell you, it started when I got pregnant and reality sunk in that I had to nourish another human being. Love your site and so glad to know you! Have a wonderful week.
diana
@Diana@Spain in Iowa, OOOhh! I can’t wait for that email. Thanks!
Yum! Looks so delicous!
Sabrina, this menu looks perfect! Please post the recipes…I’m especially interested in your White Bean Crostini! ๐
@Tara @ Geek Baker, I will I PROMISE. Just need time to finalize the recipes ๐
Can I come to your house for Easter? Pretty please!
New to your blog – love it ๐
I am seriously impressed with your menu and planning skills! Can I come for Easter?!
@Nicole, RD, Thank you for stopping by! Come on over!
what a delicious menu! I like how you wrote out the lists for us ๐
youre menu sounds fabulous – cant wait for the recipes!
YUM! Everything looks so good- especially the asparagus risotto!
You are so well-organized!
This menu sounds fantastic! Risotto is one of my favorites along with strawberry shortcake. Mmmmm….I think i just started to drool ๐