Please help me with an Easter Lunch menu that is simple and delicious enough for Europeans

[Anonymous]

Hear you loud & clear on the cheese tray! How about deviled eggs? is that a good prelude?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Hear you loud & clear on the cheese tray! How about deviled eggs? is that a good prelude?

Very, very American. Not saying that's a bad thing, but you have to pick which way you want to go.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Hear you loud & clear on the cheese tray! How about deviled eggs? is that a good prelude?

I am a foodie I am a huge fan of deviled eggs! I am finding them served in several restaurants now (Two Amy's has them, so does Virtue Feed and Grain, and some others). And it IS Eastery.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Hear you loud & clear on the cheese tray! How about deviled eggs? is that a good prelude?

I complained about the cheese tray - no complaints about the deviled eggs though. Sounds good.

[Anonymous]

Maybe not just classic but Shrimp and green union deciles eggs?

[Anonymous]

OP, I'm glad you're leaning towards an American-ish menu. If i were traveling in France or Switzerland and someone was kind enough to invite me into their home for a meal, I would be excited to try the kinds of things they like to eat/regularly eat. I think it's easy for us to fall into an American inferiority complex in this kind of situation - because lets face it, Europeans and European food just seem a lot more glamorous - but really, we have wonderful dishes and Easter brunch is a delicious, traditional meal here for many people. I think your guests will love the meal you have planned! I especially like the idea of the carrot cake, which I find really charming.

[Anonymous]

Europeans eat gross bland food most times. You will be fine with anything.

[Anonymous]

That sounds great OP. And I don't know about these European food snobs. I lived in Europe for 4 years and had plenty of crappy meals during that time.

Anonymous wrote:this are all great suggestions - please please keep them coming.

so I was (until i saw 12:27 post) leaning towards Americana. Just bc that's what I know and that's where we are. Plus its our (meaning my, DH and DS's) Easter too.

What do you think of this menu?

-precooked, presliced Virginia ham
-Potato salad
-Marinated Asparagus
-Green Bean, Walnut, and Feta Salad
-popovers
-carrotcake

and there will most certainly be wine. I was thinking a nice Sancerre.

And we could start out/enjoy drinks with a cheese tray - several local types, baguette, figs, grapes.

thoughts?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:this are all great suggestions - please please keep them coming.

so I was (until i saw 12:27 post) leaning towards Americana. Just bc that's what I know and that's where we are. Plus its our (meaning my, DH and DS's) Easter too.

What do you think of this menu?

-precooked, presliced Virginia ham
-Potato salad
-Marinated Asparagus
-Green Bean, Walnut, and Feta Salad
-popovers
-carrotcake

and there will most certainly be wine. I was thinking a nice Sancerre.



I love this menu as well as the suggestions others made. I actually like the idea of a cheese tray with local cheeses. For a more relaxed lunch people do like to nibble!

And we could start out/enjoy drinks with a cheese tray - several local types, baguette, figs, grapes.

thoughts?

[Anonymous]

I also think Americana is the way to go. I don't eat deviled eggs but think it's a great Easter idea. Ham and carrot cake are also classic Easter, in a good way, and asparagus is great in the spring. The only change I'd make is the potato salad (if you're thinking mayo-based). It seems too summer/bbq to me, with the rest of your menu. I'd do a vinegar and mustard dressing if you really want potatoes but I might prefer an orzo salad with cherry tomatoes, basil and/or parsley, and a balsalmic dressing. I usually put feta in that but might hold off since there's cheese on the asparagus. Anyway, the whole idea sounds perfect.

[Anonymous]

I agree that American food sounds like the perfect thing for your guests. I have traveled extensively and would be disappointed if I spent a holiday in, say, Japan or Italy and the people I visited made American food to try to please me vs. allowing me to share in what they would traditionally eat for the holiday!