We're taking Easter dinner on the road this year. My 99-year-old grandmother (yes, 99!) isn't feeling up to traveling, so my family is bringing the meal to her house. The problem? She has a pretty small kitchen, so there's not a ton of room for prepping and cooking. Instead, my Mom and I are going to split the cooking duties (she's doing the main and desserts, I'm taking care of the sides) and prepare everything we can in advance. This means I'm on the hunt for make-ahead, delicious side dishes. Here's what's in the running:
Spring Pea Salad Recipe from Real Simple, pictured [bonus: it can be served at room temperature]
Roasted Potatoes, Parsnip, and Carrots Recipe from Jamie Oliver
Spring Panzanella Recipe from SmittenKitchen.com
Chard and Feta Tart Recipe from EatingWell.com
Hummus Deviled Eggs Recipe from Sunset [an interesting twist on a classic]
Asparagus With Prosciutto Chips Recipe from Real Simple
What do you think I should make? What's the highlight of your Easter menu?
photo: James Baigrie
The Spring Panzanella gets my vote! I think it will be fabulous with my leg of lamb recipe.
(My favorite new vegetable to roast is kale. Wash the kale, spin dry, tear into bite size pieces, sprinkle with olive oil and salt and then roast at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.
Even non-vegetable eaters love roasted kale!)
Cheers,
Kathy Maister