Easter sides- make ahead

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This is very decadent, but pairs nicely with salty ham.

HOT FRUIT COMPOTE

2 cans pear halves in fruit juice
2 cans peach halves in fruit juice
1 can pineapple chunks in juice
2 cans mandarin oranges
1/2 C butter or margarine
3/4 C brown sugar
1 1/2 T corn starch
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp curry powder

Drain all fruit very well, mix and place fruit in 9x13 inch baking dish.

Melt butter. Whisk in brown sugar, corn starch and spices and cook for 3-4 minutes over medium heat, whisking constantly. A thick, bubbling, caramel colored sauce will form. Pour sauce evenly over fruit. Bake uncovered for 1 hour at 325 degrees. Serve hot.

Note: Butter will congeal on refrigerated leftovers, but will melt again when reheated.

OMG we had this all throughout my childhood when my late mom hosted Easter. She called it “curried fruit.” Thanks for the memory!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This is very decadent, but pairs nicely with salty ham.

HOT FRUIT COMPOTE

2 cans pear halves in fruit juice
2 cans peach halves in fruit juice
1 can pineapple chunks in juice
2 cans mandarin oranges
1/2 C butter or margarine
3/4 C brown sugar
1 1/2 T corn starch
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp curry powder

Drain all fruit very well, mix and place fruit in 9x13 inch baking dish.

Melt butter. Whisk in brown sugar, corn starch and spices and cook for 3-4 minutes over medium heat, whisking constantly. A thick, bubbling, caramel colored sauce will form. Pour sauce evenly over fruit. Bake uncovered for 1 hour at 325 degrees. Serve hot.

Note: Butter will congeal on refrigerated leftovers, but will melt again when reheated.

OMG we had this all throughout my childhood when my late mom hosted Easter. She called it “curried fruit.” Thanks for the memory!

Aw, I’m glad you shared that. 💕

[Anonymous]

Lots of great suggestions - I made Inas roasted vegetable orzo this weekend and it was wonderful! We did our vegetables on the grill since we had it going and it was great. Definitely a good one to make ahead.

I’d probably do a grain side (Inas orzo, or a lemony rice pilaf with peas and green onion?), a salad (easy to make ahead - maybe spinach strawberry pecans goat cheese), deviled eggs (I don’t even like them but so classic for Easter), and then a fruit / citrus dessert (something like lemon Bundt cake with whipped cream, Smitten Kitchen strawberry cake, lemon chess pie, etc) or a classic carrot or coconut layer cake.

Let us know what you go with OP!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Lots of great suggestions - I made Inas roasted vegetable orzo this weekend and it was wonderful! We did our vegetables on the grill since we had it going and it was great. Definitely a good one to make ahead.

I’d probably do a grain side (Inas orzo, or a lemony rice pilaf with peas and green onion?), a salad (easy to make ahead - maybe spinach strawberry pecans goat cheese), deviled eggs (I don’t even like them but so classic for Easter), and then a fruit / citrus dessert (something like lemon Bundt cake with whipped cream, Smitten Kitchen strawberry cake, lemon chess pie, etc) or a classic carrot or coconut layer cake.

Let us know what you go with OP!

Thanks for all these ideas!

I decided on cut fruit, macaroni and cheese (kid-friendly recipe), potato salad, and an ugly salad. (I started the ugly salad chain). I will make it all the day before except the salad. I’ll make the ugly salad in the morning so it has a few hours to chill per the recipes).

I def want to try some of these other ideas in the future, especially some of the orzo recipes. This time bc so many kids are coming, I decided on mac for the pasta.

Also that fruit compote thing looks amazing. I’m storing that away too.

[Anonymous]

Pickled beet eggs

[Anonymous]

Classic Jiffy corn pudding/casserole:
https://www.tastesoflizzyt.com/5-ingredient-corn-casserole/#wprm-recipe-container-17692

I like with an egg or two mixed in.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Classic Jiffy corn pudding/casserole:
https://www.tastesoflizzyt.com/5-ingredient-corn-casserole/#wprm-recipe-container-17692

I like with an egg or two mixed in.

Great suggestion. So good.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP here! Thank you good people of DCUM. And thank you for not mocking my chicken salad . We just want this to be an easy day where we can socialize with everyone and make almost everything ahead of time. These are some great ideas.

I love chicken salad!! Perfect in a croissant.

Thank you . Me too!!!

Me 3.

I'm looking at you Costco Rotisserie chicken salad ( so conveniently located next to the bakery where there are the fresh croissants ).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP here! Thank you good people of DCUM. And thank you for not mocking my chicken salad . We just want this to be an easy day where we can socialize with everyone and make almost everything ahead of time. These are some great ideas.

I love chicken salad!! Perfect in a croissant.

Thank you . Me too!!!

Me 3.

I'm looking at you Costco Rotisserie chicken salad ( so conveniently located next to the bakery where there are the fresh croissants ).

OP- ok this may be the thing that finally makes me join Costco 🤣