Easter Eats!

Easter brunch and dinner have always been exciting to me, ever since I was a kid!  My Mom used to have the family over and we would all have a big brunch and hunt for easter eggs.  My favorite dishes were the cinnamon rolls, my Mom's cheesy potato casserole, and her raspberry apple jello ring.  I have to say the ham and sausage were never at the top of my list though.  Since my tastes and traditions have changed, there is never any meat on my table and it is usually a small gathering.  Good food is still important to me though,  and I always incorporate the fruits and vegetables of  spring into my menu since they are at their best and tastiest!  Since Easter is fast approaching this weekend, I thought it would be fun to do a post highlighting the dishes I thought would be fabulous to serve at an Easter meal! As far as I am concerned the dessert is the most important part, but why not have some fabulous mains and sides to serve along with it! Below, I have included both savory dishes from my blog Garlic and Sea Salt, and sweet ones from Fragrant Vanilla cake...drinks, main dishes, salads and many many desserts!  The most important part of Easter is celebrating Christ rising again, but second, and also very important is spending time with the ones you love and enjoying a delicious meal!  Happy Easter!   

Vanilla Girl Martini

http://garlicandseasalt.blogspot.com/2010/07/blueberry-basil-martini.html

Lovely Lady Martini (Lavander Scented Citrus Martini)

http://fragrantvanillacake.blogspot.com/2011/04/lovely-lady-martini.html

Blueberry Basil Martini

http://garlicandseasalt.blogspot.com/2010/07/blueberry-basil-martini.html

Lemon Cream Pie Martini

http://fragrantvanillacake.blogspot.com/2011/01/lemon-cream-pie-martini.html

Golden Beet and Chevre Gnocchi with Caramelized Fennel and Toasted Walnuts

http://garlicandseasalt.blogspot.com/2011/04/golden-beet-chevre-gnocchi.html

Carrot and Avocado Ravioli with Toasted Almonds

http://garlicandseasalt.blogspot.com/2011/02/roasted-carrot-and-avocado-ravioli-with.html

Roasted Potato and Celeriac Salad with Truffle Oil and Pecorino Romano

http://garlicandseasalt.blogspot.com/2011/04/roasted-potato-and-celeriac-salad-with.html

Strawberry Rhubarb Salad with Toasted Almonds and Chevre

http://garlicandseasalt.blogspot.com/2010/05/mothers-day-salad.html

Tahini Dressed Crisp Romaine Salad with Baby Potatoes, Asparagus, and Snap Peas

http://garlicandseasalt.blogspot.com/2010/04/potatoes-asparagus-and-snap-peas.html

Beet and Strawberry Love Salad

http://garlicandseasalt.blogspot.com/2010/04/beet-and-strawberry-love-salad.html

Lemon Poppyseed Almond Rolls

http://fragrantvanillacake.blogspot.com/2010/12/lemon-almond-poppyseed-rolls.html

Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp  

 http://fragrantvanillacake.blogspot.com/2010/05/strawberries-and-rhubarb.html

Coconut Orange Carrot Cake

http://fragrantvanillacake.blogspot.com/2011/04/coconut-orange-carrot-cake.html

Vegan Spring Strawberry Cake

http://fragrantvanillacake.blogspot.com/2011/04/vegan-spring-strawberry-cake.html

Lovely Lemon Cake

http://fragrantvanillacake.blogspot.com/2011/03/lovely-coconut-lemon-cake.html

Luscious Lemon Curt Tart with Almond Poppyseed Shortbread Crust

 http://fragrantvanillacake.blogspot.com/2011/03/luscious-lemon-curd-tart-with-almond.html

Caramelized Pine Nut Tart

http://fragrantvanillacake.blogspot.com/2010/04/birthday-tart.html

Banana Butterscotch Trifles

http://fragrantvanillacake.blogspot.com/2010/02/heavenly-banana.html