Foodie Friday: Celebrate Easter & Passover Together

I just love when parts of the world celebrates anything together. Next week is the beginning of Passover and then Easter. Time to get the family together and celebrate love and life. This recipe roundup has something yummy for everyone.

 Brisket with Spiced Coffee and Charoset Juice

 Most of the elements of this casserole can be made in advance so that, come seder night, all you have to do is reheat the filling, assemble the casserole, 

and bake.

Williams Sonoma

Robin’s Egg Carrot Cake Donuts

How pretty are these donuts? They are the perfect thing to add to your Easter brunch menu, or start the day of all of your little chickadees.

Broma Bakery

Braised Beef Short Ribs in Red Wine Sauce

I don't care what you are celebrating, this dish look fabulous for all. It will be a crowd pleaser that's gluten free, high protein, low carb, one pot, and can be made in advance. It's a winner!

Recipe Tin Eats

Gluten Free No Bake Easter Egg 

 Cheesecake

This recipe is beginner friendly, and tastes 

egg-cellent! It has no flour so you don't have to go out and hunt down gluten free flour. No one will miss it. Yum!

Gluten Free Cuppa Tea

Smoked Salmon Platter

Another recipe that can go either way, Easter or Passover. Perfect anytime of the day, too.

How Sweet Eats

Artichoke Gouda Tart
Created with Easter in mind, but could be wonderful for any special spring event. It's made with frozen puff pastry so it is easy, too!

Half Baked Harvest

Spring Roasted Potato Salad

What you have here is a  flavor-packed side dish for spring! It’s made with crispy roasted potatoes, asparagus, thinly sliced red onion, radishes, lots of fresh herbs, and a lemon vinaigrette.

Spices in My DNA

The Toasted Coconut Sour Recipe

"After a long Seder and hearty dinner, there’s nothing more satisfying than a coconut macaroon. They’re sticky, crumbly, and slightly addicting. For a cocktail that takes a tropical twist on the classic holiday dessert, try out the Toasted Coconut Sour. "

Cheers!

Vine Pair

Shrimp Deviled Eggs

There is nothing more "Easter-ish" than a deviled egg or Bunny cake. These are a bit decadent and so easy to make.

Foxes Love Lemons

Halibut with Fennel and Haricots Verts

Brisket usually takes center stage on the Passover table, but this dish is equally appetizing. The touch of lemon adds the spring zing!

Williams Sonoma

Garlic Lemon and Thyme Crusted Rack of Lamb

Lamb was once a must have on Easter Sunday. I loved it, but haven't had it in years. This recipe looks divine and Easter company worthy. It is so impressive looking.

Kitchen Sanctuary

Chocolate Caramel Matzo Bark With Strawberries and Coconut

Can you have too much Matzo at Passover? I think not. Big and little kids will love this Passover treat

Bakers Royale

Easter Brunch Frittata

This recipe is hearty, flavorful, and can be put together in 40 minutes. Best yet, you can make it the night before and pop it into the oven in the morning. It features cheese, ham, and spinach.

Style Blueprint

Best Ever Macaroons

Gluten Free

When you just can't look at another matzo, try making these. Of course you can make them without dipping the cookie in chocolate. But really, why would you not? There's a step by step video to follow. Just click below.

Delish

Cottontail Martini

The perfect Sunday spirit. The chic cocktail features a yummy coconut flavor with whipped vodka, coconut rum, and pineapple juice. That marshmallow "tail" on the glass is the cutest. 

Inspired By Charm

Roasted Beef Tenderloin  With French Onion Au Jus

A little bit fancier than brisket. The thyme crusted meat is more simple than it looks. For Passover. omit the butter or find a dairy free substitute. 

Half Baked Harvest

Coconut Lemon Layer Cake
Doesn't this cake look moist and think? I love a four layer cake, because that means more filling and frosting ~ the best part. This recipe has all of the Easter feels and flavors!

I Wash You Dry

Allergy Free Potato Leek Kugel

Gluten & Dairy Free

Kugel can be sweet or savory. I have had both, but none of them looked like this dish. That's why I included this recipe in the roundup. Mashed potatoes are used as the binder. The flavor is boosted with leeks, onions, and chives.

Cybele Pascal

Jammy Upside-Down Onion Tart

This dish is so appealing to me. I love the sweet and savory flavors of caramelized onions. I try to add them to any dishes that I can. By the way, they are great in a turkey breast burger. "The deep, rich onion flavor is a natural fit for meat, but if you’re keen on something lighter, serve it as a main course with a salad of greens on the side.”

Pure Wow

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Foodie Friday: 17 Spring Brunch Recipes

{ Via: ZsaZsa Bellagio }

Don't you just love this time of year? It is full of hope for so many reasons. Two of them are Passover and Easter, and both are quickly approaching. This recipe roundup features fun and festive recipes to celebrate with friends and family.

Edible Flowers
Who needs a bouquet when you can have colorful cocktails or water like this?  Your guests will ooh and ahh over these pretty petals. Just make ice cubes with these blossoms within the liquid.  Also beautiful in salads.
Candy, Flowers, and Gifts

Blueberry Lemon Poppy Seed Scones
The scones of Spring! The are said to be very buttery, super moist, flaky and crumbly at the same time.
Half Baked Harvest

Quinoa Cranberry Mandarin Salad 

Perfect for Passover, but anyone would love this colorful salad. And it's Gluten Free!

Jewish Food Hero

Rose Water Macaroons with Frozen Pistachio Custard

A perfect Passover dessert. What a creative dish! The macaroons are scented with rose water. The pistachios add the Spring-like color.

Williams Sonoma

Easter Brunch Board With Calabrian Chili Bloody Marys

Boards are a thing these days, and guests really love them. They can help themselves, only have to eat what they want, and most love much of what is on the board. This one features, breakfast bites, snacks, and of course cocktails. It's really fun.

How Sweet Eats

Easter Cake
Now how perfect looking is this cake? Even if yours turned out half as pretty, it would be worth the effort. It's a showstopper.
The Seaside Baker

Roasted-Spring-Onion and Goat-Cheese Eggs
Surprise! These aren't really eggs.  They are actually egg shaped goat cheese balls. A real elegant touch to a buffet table this Spring.
Martha Stewart

Asparagus Ricotta Tart
This beauty of a dish is said to be easy. It's made with a puff pastry crust and has a creamy lemon-scented filling.
Le Petit Eats

Coconut Almond Matzo Crack
If you aren't Jewish, you may have never had Chocolate Matzo Crackers. Let me tell you, you are missing out. With the added coconut and almonds, I bet this treat
 is like crack!
Eat First Worry Later

Grilled Pineapple Caprese Eggs Benedict with Coconut-Almond Hollandaise
Could an egg look or sound any more appealing? The recipe features grilled bread and pineapple. YUM!
Half Baked Harvest

Easter Donuts
With all of Spring's pastels, these tasty treats can be DIY or not. It can be as easy as purchasing good glazed donuts  or making your own. The fluffiness is cotton candy and you can buy that at Amazon.
 Have the kids help.
Fashionable Hostess

Waffle Iron Latkes 5 Ways

This recipe modernizes the traditional latke by cooking them in a waffle iron. Make them and then have your guests top their own. Think crème fraîche and apple butter or Greek yogurt and pomegranate.
Brit + Co.

Pineapple Orange Creamsicle Mimosas
With just four ingredients, this Mimosa recipe is one chic cocktail for Spring.
3 Yummy Tummies

Easter Cream Puffs

Oh how pretty! The author of the recipes says they are easy. I might want to try it.
Bakers Royale

Easter Peach Glazed Ham
What's an Easter without a ham on the buffet?The peach glaze spoke to me because I have never done it. This recipe features golden raisins, unsweetened peaches and more. The ham itself, is boneless, making it easy to 
carve and serve.
Epicurious

Spinach, Bacon, Cheese Quiche With Sweet Potato Crust
How unique? Selected for this post because of the crust. The sweet potatoes are not as calorie laden as a traditional crust. Best yet, they add a touch of sweetness to the 
savory crust.
Recipe Runner

Glass Cake Stands
Stunning stands  for every special occasion.
Food52


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Foodie Friday: Ingredients For Stylish Spring Entertaining

A good looking table makes the food taste better, don't you think? Much like a "little" present that is beautifully wrapped, looks so much more important. Not to mention how both the terrific tabletop and pretty package makes your guests or giftee feel. I hope you enjoy these tablescapes and Spring serving ideas. Hopefully you find inspiration or even an idea or two you can incorporate into your own Spring or Easter table setting.

HERE:  Spring -Spiration For Your Table

Take It Outdoors
I'm obsessed with this tablescape and the outdoor decor to go with it. Get some great advice and shop for some of the elements at
One Kings Lane

Arte Italica Cero Dinnerware

The Cero Collection adds a dose of sparkling style to any buffet. These pieces were meant for entertaining. 

Belle and June

Villeroy - Boch
Take your guests on a tropical escape with prints and patterns in bright Spring shades.
Villeroy- Boch

The Bergdorf Goodman Cookbook

Fresh off the presses and out of the oven, this new cookbook brings a little bit of New York into your home. Oh the lovely lunches I have had at this iconic department store! A great gift idea for fashionistas and cooks alike!
Amazon

Laid Back Warmth Meets Sun Drenched Color
This is how you add color to your neutral home. Love the organic shapes of the Vietri Dinnerware. Get the look and find more inspiration....
Bloomingdale's

How To Make A Pom Fringed Table Runner
I love a pom pom! Here's a smart and thoughtful DIY from one of my favorite Food blogs. And yes, you still have time to make this before this Sunday. No showing machine required.
Food52

Caramel Crepe Cake
All the pretty layers! Whipped caramel cream separates each crepe layer in this showstopping Spring cake. You can get a very easy to use crepe pan HERE

Williams- Sonoma

Spring Green Tablescape
Add inexpensive white tulips from the grocery store & a simple spring tablescape is born. The sprig of greenery is boxwood.  You can find a beautiful Boxwood Wreath at Provisions by Food52
Love of Family and Home

Easter Table With Pops Of Color

Styled By Emily Hollister of Milly & Grace, this table features living color against the simply white Juliska Berry and Thread dinnerware at Bloomingdale's. Switch Witch Fabrics at Etsy makes a Napkin that closely matches the ones in the pic, and are perfect for a garden party.

The Food52 Spring Table
One of my fave food blogs describes their own Spring tablescape rules:"A simple change, like swapping in modern white berry bowls or a chic pewter serving piece, will perk up your tabletop—and usher in the season of long, lazy meals and (finally!) lighter fare.
Food52

Butterfly Dinnerware
Exclusive to Neiman's, this handpainted earthenware was made for Spring! I love the pairing of the colored flatware! Shown is the Napoleon Flatware. The gorgeous linens are Matouk Savannah Gardens.
Neiman Marcus

Two Tier Coconut Cake
No ordinary coconut cake, and certainly not like my Mama made! Created with three kinds of coconut.  No Easter should be without this chic cake.
Taste

Easter Lunch Table
The folks at the Pottery Barn Blog have simply decorated a table that works for both kids and adults. Don't be afraid to use food as your centerpiece! The Bunny Dishes are on sale now.
Pottery Barn

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~ Happy Passover. Happy Easter, Peeps! ~

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