Celebrating Easter 2011! At Busy Bee, as each holiday approaches, I spend a lot of time writing about specific menus, decorations and gifts. As a result, by the time the actual day arrives, I’m totally over it! But this year, I can’t be “over it,” since Easter Dinner is at my home and 25 guests... Read more »
Easter Recipes
Easter Recipes
Below are all of the referenced recipes for Easter celebrations. Simply click “previous” to find the recipe you are looking for. You can also search directly for any recipe.
Deviled Eggs
Deviled Eggs a la Sam Makes 20 Ingredients 10 large hard boiled eggs 1 T. water 1/2 tsp. cumin 1/4 tsp. granulated garlic 1 tsp. salt 2 avocados, halved, pitted, and cut into small chunks 1/2 small red onion, minced 4 cherry tomatoes, minced Juice of 1 large lime Dash of hot pepper sauce (or... Read more »
Broiled Asparagus
Ingredients 1-2 lbs. asparagus olive oil bread crumbs parmesan cheese Directions Place 1-2 lbs. asparagus, rinsed and trimmed, in a 9″ x 13″ pyrex dish Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with bread crumbs and parmesan cheese Add salt and pepper to taste Bake in a 350 degree oven approximately 25 minutes until slightly browned... Read more »
Onion and Goat Cheese Tart
Ingredients 1 tsp. olive oil 3 red onions, thinly sliced 1 tsp. sugar 1/4 tsp. salt 10 small oil-cured black olives, pitted and chopped 1 T. chopped fresh oregano, or 1 tsp. dried 1 (16-ounce) package refrigerated pizza dough, at room temperature 4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled 1/4 c. chopped basil Directions Heat the oil... Read more »
Grilled Lemon Chicken
Ingredients 3/4 c. freshly squeezed lemon juice (4 lemons) 3/4 c. good olive oil 2 tsp. kosher salt 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper 1 T. minced fresh thyme leaves (1/2 tsp. dried) 2 lbs. boneless chicken breasts, halved and skin removed Directions Whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper and thyme Pour... Read more »
Spinach Salad with Strawberries
Ingredients 1/2 pound baby spinach 1 pint strawberries, sliced thinly 2 ounces sliced almonds (toasted at 350 degrees) Dressing 1/2 c. sugar 2 T. sesame seeds 1 T. poppy seeds 1 1/2 tsp. minced onion 1/4 tsp. Worcestershire sauce 1/4 tsp. paprika 1/4 c. balsamic vinegar 1/2 c. peanut oil Directions Blend dressing ingredients together... Read more »
Marinated Asparagus Spears
Ingredients 1 pound thin asparagus spears 1 carrot, grated 1 red bell pepper, julienned Dressing 1/4 c. balsamic vinegar 1 T. cider vinegar 1/2 c. olive oil 1 tsp. dry mustard powder 1 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. black pepper 1 large garlic clove, thinly sliced Directions Blend vinegars, oil, mustard powder, salt and pepper together... Read more »
French Potato Salad
Ingredients 1 pound small, white potatoes 1 pound small, red potatoes 2 Tbs. white wine 2 Tbs. chicken stock 3 Tbs. Champagne vinegar 1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard 2 tsp. kosher salt 3/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper 10 Tbs. good olive oil 1/4 c. minced scallions (white and green parts) 2 Tbs. minced fresh dill... Read more »
Roasted Fennel and Carrots
Roasted Fennel and Carrots with Pecorino 8 servings Ingredients 4 fennel bulbs (about 3 1/2 pounds), cut vertically into 1/3 inch slices, plus 2 tsp. chopped fronds 2 large carrots, peeled, cut diagonally into 1/3 inch thick slices 2 tsp. chopped fresh thyme 1/2 c. grated pecorino cheese 1/3 c. extra-virgin olive oil Directions Preheat... Read more »
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