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Post by cindyupnorth on Mar 28, 2021 16:33:08 GMT
I completely forgot that Easter is next wkend?!! WTH? did anyone else? So I texted my dd and asked if she was coming home for it, and she was like..."when's Easter?' like me. So she's not coming home, so it will just be 4 of us. We have a ham in the freezer I need to go get out to unthaw, but just now starting to think of sides?
What are you having?
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Post by gar on Mar 28, 2021 16:34:10 GMT
It'll probably be roast lamb and all the trimmings here By trimmings, I mean roasties, Yorkshires (yes, with lamb) cauliflower cheese, carrots and peas and gravy (meat juices etc) and mint sauce.
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Post by sueg on Mar 28, 2021 16:36:03 GMT
I'm not sure yet - DH will shop next Saturday morning and it will depend a bit on what's available. When possible, we like to do a roast lamb leg with standard roast accompaniments - roast potatoes, pumpkin or sweet potato, sometimes onions, and a green veg or maybe cauliflower cheese and of course, lots of gravy. If he can't get lamb, it will likely be a beef or pork roast.
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Post by christine58 on Mar 28, 2021 16:48:53 GMT
No idea. My mom and I are headed to my cousin's house (we are all fully vaccinated!!).
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Post by cindyupnorth on Mar 28, 2021 16:51:34 GMT
We can't do lamb. I think it's acquired taste. Which is odd because most of my family likes venison
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Post by SockMonkey on Mar 28, 2021 16:53:20 GMT
I'm going to my parents because MY WHOLE FAMILY IS NOW VACCINATED!
My mom is making a roast and mashed potatoes. I can't wait!
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Post by mom on Mar 28, 2021 16:57:48 GMT
Pretty sure will either do prime rib at home or if its not too late, get reservations at our favorite local restaurant.
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Post by sleepingbooty on Mar 28, 2021 17:00:41 GMT
Chocolate eggs and single malt. I'm still months away from vaccination and bored beyond belief with the stay-at-home holidays. Liquid courage and sugar all the way, baby!
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Post by cindyupnorth on Mar 28, 2021 17:01:24 GMT
Prime rib sounds really good. We did that for cmas this yr, and it was sooo good and easy!
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Post by gar on Mar 28, 2021 17:03:50 GMT
We can't do lamb. I think it's acquired taste. I forgot that lamb is not as commonly eaten in the US is that right? Lamb is a favourite for a lot of people here I think and something I'd have more often but it is pricey.
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Post by sueg on Mar 28, 2021 17:07:51 GMT
We can't do lamb. I think it's acquired taste. Which is odd because most of my family likes venison I'm Australian. We are weaned onto lamb as very small children!
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Post by cindyupnorth on Mar 28, 2021 17:10:54 GMT
Yea, like I don't even think our grocery store here carries lamb. Never seen it in there. I'm sure the bigger cities do though. We have had lamb a few times out to eat, and during a cruise.
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Post by amom23 on Mar 28, 2021 17:13:01 GMT
We'll probably have ham and cheesy potatoes, a corn dish, etc. So far it'll just be our kids, my mom and maybe my MIL here so I will cook more to what the kids like.
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Post by moodyblue on Mar 28, 2021 17:16:44 GMT
I have no idea. It will be before I get my second dose of Moderna, and I can’t drive currently as I’m recovering from knee replacement surgery on my right knee. So it could be whatever I pull out of the freezer for myself.
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Post by monklady123 on Mar 28, 2021 17:18:54 GMT
Just me and dd this year (dh is going to New York to see his brother who has cancer, now that New York state has lifted the quarantine requirements for out-of-state visitors)... I asked dd if she wanted to do the traditional ham and sides Easter dinner, knowing full well that she would say no. hahahahaha So we're having take-out from the Lost Dog Cafe. Her choice, from all the places that we could get take-out. lol. Fine by me.
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Post by kitkath on Mar 28, 2021 17:19:07 GMT
I offered to cook since my parents and MIL will be with us. My dad requested BBQ ribs so I’m making ribs and cheesy potatoes
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Post by cindyupnorth on Mar 28, 2021 17:25:02 GMT
anyone have a good cheesy potato recipe for the crockpot?
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Post by sabrinae on Mar 28, 2021 17:33:21 GMT
We can't do lamb. I think it's acquired taste. I forgot that lamb is not as commonly eaten in the US is that right? Lamb is a favourite for a lot of people here I think and something I'd have more often but it is pricey. It’s hard to even find lamb in some areas of the US. Until recently it wasn’t carried at the grocery store in my area, except when they would buy lambs in the summer from the kids showing them at the fairs. Now you can get it pretty much year around, but it’s a small selection and expensive. Even though I live in an area with lots of farms and an active farm to table presence, lamb is hard to get.
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Post by justkat on Mar 28, 2021 17:34:56 GMT
I'm SO freaking excited for Easter. My group is all fully vaccinated so those of us in the US are celebrating together.in.person!!!! I seriously have tears in my eyes as I type this.lol
Anyway we're doing a spiral ham with a raspberry Dijon glaze and a garlicky leg of lamb. I'm doing all the sides anyone has asked for so...deviled eggs,potato salad,sweet potato mash,an gratin broccoli potatoes,oven roasted asparagus with a lemon vinaigrette ,roasted veggie couscous and a roasted red pepper salad (roasted red peppers,mozzarella cheese and basil). Desserts will be coconut cake,strawberry cheesecake and my sister is bringing cream cheese sugar cookies.
My belly hurts just looking at the menu but I can't wait. I haven't seen my family in over a year and we're very close knit. OMG.best.Easter.ever!
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Post by christine58 on Mar 28, 2021 17:39:52 GMT
Just me and dd this year (dh is going to New York to see his brother who has cancer, now that New York state has lifted the quarantine requirements for out-of-state visitors)... I asked dd if she wanted to do the traditional ham and sides Easter dinner, knowing full well that she would say no. hahahahaha So we're having take-out from the Lost Dog Cafe. Her choice, from all the places that we could get take-out. lol. Fine by me. Is he fully vaccinated? That’s the requirement to not quarantine
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Post by Deleted on Mar 28, 2021 17:41:29 GMT
A Smarties easter egg, it's already in the fridge chilling.
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Post by fiddlesticks on Mar 28, 2021 17:43:31 GMT
We are crossing our fingers for good weather so my MIL can drive over and we can eat outside. It’s obviously not traditional but if that’s what we do we will probably grill steak. I’ll keep it simple with baked potatoes, green beans and a salad. If not, I’ll do a ham with the same sides.
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Post by gar on Mar 28, 2021 17:45:42 GMT
Even though I live in an area with lots of farms and an active farm to table presence, lamb is hard to get. Interesting isn't it
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Post by Deleted on Mar 28, 2021 17:46:28 GMT
Whole roasted herb lemon chicken
Mashed potatoes
Homemade gravy
Steamed asparagus
Fruit salad
Sautéed green beans
Dessert will be butterscotch pudding
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Post by 950nancy on Mar 28, 2021 17:48:44 GMT
I'll think about it on Thursday.
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Post by birukitty on Mar 28, 2021 17:55:42 GMT
Oh my gosh I had no idea next weekend was Easter! I thought it was at least a couple of weeks away. Thanks so much for posting this thread.
No one in my house is vaccinated yet so we are all staying home-just the 3 of us. I'm not sure what I'll plan for dinner. Have to think about it. Hopefully by Mother's Day in May we'll be able to see my parents for the holiday.
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Post by craftedbys on Mar 28, 2021 18:21:01 GMT
It will probably be just DH, my dad and me for Easter, so dinner will be scaled back.
I usually do a ham, box o'scalloped potatoes, baked beans, deviled eggs and all kinds of other sides. I always want people to have a choice of having a hot meal or who want a ham sandwich and cold sides.
I told DH the BBQ pork steaks we are having today would have been good for Easter (they are our traditional Memorial Day dinner).
DH has suggested chicken and dumplings, but I would love to do prime rib, although I have a huge fear of messing up meat that is that expensive.
For many years we did sunrise Mass at the Catholic cemetery and then went to Mom and Dad's for a huge breakfast (always stopping on the way to get Krispy Kreme donuts) and then had the ham and all the fixins later in the day after we had a chance to catch a nap.
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Post by bc2ca on Mar 28, 2021 18:27:58 GMT
Easter isn't until May 2nd. We will have lamb of some sort. Maybe roast leg of lamb or lamb chops. DH is in charge of that decision and preparation. I'll take care of the boiled red eggs to crack along with the spanakopita, Greek potatoes, Greek salad, tzatiziki, pita and a dessert TBD.
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Post by milocat on Mar 28, 2021 18:29:33 GMT
It'll probably be roast lamb and all the trimmings here By trimmings, I mean roasties, Yorkshires (yes, with lamb) cauliflower cheese, carrots and peas and gravy (meat juices etc) and mint sauce. Mmm lamb roast, mint sauce, peas and Yorkshire pudding. My grandma's cousin's raised sheep, which is rare here in cattle country so we had lamb roast quite often. I haven't had lamb in quite awhile. I should look for a roast nect time I'm in the city.
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Post by Delta Dawn on Mar 28, 2021 18:35:22 GMT
Easter isn't until May 2nd. We will have lamb of some sort. Maybe roast leg of lamb or lamb chops. DH is in charge of that decision and preparation. I'll take care of the boiled red eggs to crack along with the spanakopita, Greek potatoes, Greek salad, tzatiziki, pita and a dessert TBD. You Orthodox people but we could celebrate both because the kids could come home that weekend too. Ukrainians would celebrate then, too. ✌🏻
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