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Post by Delta Dawn on Mar 28, 2021 18:36:53 GMT
Prime rib I would guess. I think we need to order it soon. My dad does a good job.
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Post by littlemama on Mar 28, 2021 18:41:41 GMT
Zoom Easter again because we are not all completely vaccinated. Ds will he home for less than 24 hours, so Easter dinner will be Saturday
-Honey Baked Ham -Cheesy Potatoes (my mom has some made with regular whole milk in her freezer, I will make ours fresh with Lactaid milk) - green bean casserole for dh, corn for ds and me, glazed carrots for my mom -Pineapple Bread pudding- dont know how to share that, so it will be at my house -Green Stuff/Pistachio Fluff/Watergate salad without nuts and marshmallows -French Silk Pie
And I suppose I should do some Bleu Cheese Devilled Eggs
This should be our last Zoom holiday for a while. Ds gets his 2nd dose on the 1st, Dh on the 3rd, and me on the 10th. By the end of April, we will be able to enjoy a meal in person with my mom!!!
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Post by maryannscraps on Mar 28, 2021 18:43:47 GMT
I picked up some prime ribeye steaks at Costco today. Ill decide on the sides later. And DS asked for a Nothing Bundt Cake.
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Post by Merge on Mar 28, 2021 18:46:56 GMT
The traditional Easter brisket, of course!
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Post by Dalai Mama on Mar 28, 2021 19:30:10 GMT
DH is Romanian Orthodox (the rest of us are just in it for the chocolate) so it’s May 2 for us too. Unfortunately, DS#2 is coming off a co-op work term and is due back to university on the 3rd. We will do Easter dinner on the Saturday (I’ll be stuffing 100 pierogies) and baskets and maybe brunch on the Sunday before I move him back to residence in the afternoon.
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Post by monklady123 on Mar 28, 2021 20:12:19 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 Yes, but previous to April 1 it didn't matter...everyone had to do the quarantine.
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Post by MrsDepp on Mar 28, 2021 20:50:40 GMT
I’m cooking crown roast of lamb, roasted asparagus, roasted root vegetables, homemade bread of some sort (undecided if breadsticks or rolls), five flavor pound cake, cheesecake and I’m thinking about a fruit salad of some type.
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Post by Linda on Mar 28, 2021 20:50:59 GMT
that's a darn good question. Pretty sure we have a lamb roast in the freezer but sides? who knows? I picked up a blood orange cake mix at Trader Joes recently so that might be dessert
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Post by stormsts on Mar 28, 2021 21:29:42 GMT
Ham Scalloped potatoes Deviled eggs Asparagus Vegetable tray Rolls I think that will cover it...
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Post by ~summer~ on Mar 28, 2021 22:48:04 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. well we Californians LOVE lamb so make a seat at the table for us! 😍 ETA: and when I say “we” I mean my immediate household, I’m certainly not speaking for the state 😆
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Post by peasapie on Mar 28, 2021 22:50:18 GMT
We only eat fish and fowl, so it will be gluten free lasagna with ground turkey and a salad.
I'm going to donate the free ShopRite ham to the veterans.
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Post by AllieC on Mar 28, 2021 22:53:54 GMT
We don't really do "Easter dinner" in Australia like it sounds most of the Peas do. It's usually the last long weekend where there is good weather so it's more about getting outdoors and enjoying a barbecue etc and lots of people go camping. Our temps forcecast for our 4 day long weekend are between 28-34 celcius (82-93) so it is going to be perfection My sister and her husband are visiting so on Good Friday my husband is cooking a Thai dinner (BBQ prawns, Penang Fish Curry and Garlic & Pepper fish), Saturday we are having lamb loin chops (sourced locally and it is amazing) on the barbie with the usual sides and not sure of Sunday.
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Post by AussieMeg on Mar 28, 2021 22:56:33 GMT
We don't do anything special for Easter dinner. We have a big brunch at my dad and stepmum's house. Quail egg and prosciutto tart; spinach and ricotta cheesecake; sausages, bacon and eggs on the BBQ; hot cross buns. But now after reading gar's and sueg's dinner plans, I'm thinking I might make a roast lamb with all the usual accompaniments for dinner. If not Sunday, then Saturday.
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Post by Nanner on Mar 28, 2021 23:05:25 GMT
It'll just be 3 of us (DS lives alone so he is allowed 2 contacts and DH and I are his contacts). Probably ham and scallopped potatoes, corn, salad. Not sure what for dessert. Something lemony - maybe an angel food cake
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Post by Anita on Mar 28, 2021 23:08:24 GMT
I didn't forget because my youngest DD's 21st birthday is the day before. It's going to be a busy weekend. I think we decided to do a turkey breast.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 28, 2021 23:21:31 GMT
Found out the 2 kids at home have to work starting in the afternoon, so we will just make a big brunch and they can hunt for eggs and baskets. Belgium waffles with strawberries and whipped cream are our fancy brunch, with sides to be determined. Thought I'd make some appetizers in the evening in case they are hungry when they get home. Probably artichoke dip, fresh veggies and cocktail weiners/meatballs. Kind of bummed, we wanted to do an outdoor hike or bike ride together but they are working at the same restaurant so figured we would let it ride and see if they got scheduled or not.
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Post by LisaDV on Mar 28, 2021 23:26:17 GMT
I just realized it was going to be Easter 2 days ago. Yikes!!
Lamb and brussel sprouts are the only requests by the kids. I haven’t decided what else.
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Post by myboysnme on Mar 28, 2021 23:35:32 GMT
Last year I made lasagna but my mom got a ham for free from her food store and gave it to me. I'd also like to do some kind of seafood au gratin. I will serve probably mac and cheese or some kind of cheesy rice and a veggie, likely carrots since it is Easter!
I am going to make a bunny 'cake' out of melted peeps and rice krispies like rice krispie treats.
I always have hot cross buns for breakfast and I just brought those back from Pennsylvania. I can't find them in my area. I also brought back some Polish Easter breads.
I am filling everyone's Easter baskets and they will be overflowing. I always over do it.
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Post by hop2 on Mar 28, 2021 23:40:05 GMT
Well, I get my 2nd vaccine on Good Friday so we are having the free Sounders lasagna for easter dinner. It’s already in my freezer. Maybe a salad with it.
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Post by freecharlie on Mar 28, 2021 23:42:33 GMT
We will go to my mom's Typically we have ham, potatoes of some kind, deviled eggs and dessert
Eta, one the kids and sil will not be vaccinated. Dh, me, my parents and my brother have all had the shots.
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Post by ~Tracy~ on Mar 28, 2021 23:56:34 GMT
anyone have a good cheesy potato recipe for the crockpot? I just prep mine the day before, but here’s my favorite tip. Substitute Top the Tater for the sour cream. OMG. Amazing. Everything else is the same, but it changes it up so much!
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Post by huskermom98 on Mar 29, 2021 1:40:11 GMT
I'm not sure what the main dish will be at my dad's on Saturday, but I'll take a double or triple batch of green bean casserole because that side of the family loves it.
We'll be home on Sunday & I'm not sure what we'll do. I looked at a few restaurants' take out meals, but most of the ones I'd like have to be picked up either Saturday (when we're out of town) or before we'll be out of church on Sunday.
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Post by grammanisi on Mar 29, 2021 1:43:03 GMT
We've rented a cottage up north. It will be myself, husband, daughter, sil, 2 of our 3 grandkids and our great grandsons. Our oldest granddaughter has to work. We're having steaks on Saturday evening and Easter brunch on Sunday.
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Post by hannahruth on Mar 29, 2021 2:44:30 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. This is our menu and a turkey roll for DD who is not that keen on lamb.
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Post by seaexplore on Mar 29, 2021 3:23:51 GMT
We are doing a socially distanced picnic at my parents lot. I have been vaccinated, my DH and 9 yo and 5 yo have not. My parents are both vaccinated. My sister and her DH get their first this week and their 6 yo and 4 yo have not. So... everyone masked except while eating. Kids can play together “distanced”. I’m not going to freak out if the kids play together. My kids are both in school masked. My sisters oldest is in school masked. Sigh. Soon..... anyway.... everyone is bringing their own food and stuff. We’ll hang out outside (no house built yet) and let the kids play and egg hunt on their acre.
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Post by tenacious on Mar 29, 2021 3:49:12 GMT
I love to read these threads for ideas and menus!
We are having: Rotisserie pork loin Mini lamb chops
Southern Living’s Carrot cake (sooo good!)
Wasn’t sure about the sides. reading through the menus here I am thinking: Deviled eggs Rolls Layered salad Asparagus
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Post by TXMary on Mar 29, 2021 4:20:54 GMT
We are all in varying stages of vaccinating so no family gathering yet. So close though!
It will be just DH and I. I knew it was Easter but I guess I wasn’t really thinking about it when I planned the menu for the week. We’re having ribs, pinto beans and coleslaw.
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Post by Jili on Mar 29, 2021 4:25:10 GMT
Some sort of takeout or fast food. Dh and I will drive to our dd's university in order to take a carload of stuff home (she's done by the end of April). We'll get a hotel for the night, and dd will spend it with us in order to get a change of scenery. We'll take out something for dinner (which will probably be on Saturday night, actually) and eat it in the hotel. Good times. I enjoy cooking but can't say that I'm sad that I don't have to do it this year.
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Post by gar on Mar 29, 2021 7:36:26 GMT
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. well we Californians LOVE lamb so make a seat at the table for us! 😍 ETA: and when I say “we” I mean my immediate household, I’m certainly not speaking for the state 😆 Oh well that's ok then...my table only extends so far!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 29, 2021 11:19:37 GMT
Roast Lamb and mint sauce here with roast potatoes and a selection of veggies plus of course Yorkshire pudding. Not sure what I have for dessert yet though. I had hoped a few month ago that it would have been safe for us ( my sister and her family and my Mum) to have Easter together indoors but two households can only meet outdoors in the garden at the moment so unless the weather is nice enough for us to sit in the garden in the afternoon I can only have a quick doorstep chat with my Mum.
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