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Quick Glazed Ham & Other Trending Easter Dinner Ideas
Plus more dinner, drink and dessert ideas!
Rhys
April 20, 2025
It’s Easter, so I’m going to keep it short!
This newsletter has 3 components
Last minute ideas — Speedy recipes that taste great
Ingredient swap sheet — Quick substitutes to avoid running back to the store
Leftover ideas — Cause you still need dinner for this week
Let’s dive into it — Rhys
Quick Glazed Ham & Other Trending Easter Dinner Ideas
1. Last minute ideas
 | Honey Glazed Ham by The Watch Rooftop Kitchen (Link) Succulent ham glazed with honey for a sweet finish. Authors note: Cut time in half by getting a pre-cooked ham so all you have to do is the glaze! |
 | Green Bean Casserole by Maxine's Old Country Kitchen (Link) Classic green bean casserole topped with crispy onions. |
| Deviled Eggs by Saddleback BBQ REO Town (Link) Classic deviled eggs are a delightful blend of creamy yolks, zesty mustard, and a hint of paprika, served in perfectly halved egg whites for a savory bite-sized treat. |
 | Cheesy Potatoes by Up In Smoke BBQ (Link) Creamy potatoes mixed with cheese for a comforting side dish. |
 | Rustica Pizza by La Cucina (Link) Tomato sauce, mozzarella, spicy sopressata, & salami |
 | Chilaquiles by Mexico In Alaska Restaurant (Link) A Casserole of Corn Tortillas, Fried and Cooked in a Special Sauce, Topped with a Fried Egg, Cheese, Cream, Onions. Served with Rice, Beans and Salad |
 | Roasted Carrots by Vida (Link) Fermented honey, capriole goat cheese, salsa macha, candied walnut |
 | CousCous Salad by OBC Kitchen (Link) Mediterranean couscous, peppery arugula, fresh herbs, english cucumbers, sundried tomatoes, shallots, creamy goat cheese, honey balsamic vinaigrette |
2. Easter swap sheet
If You’re Out Of | Swap It For | Quick Tip |
|---|---|---|
Buttermilk | 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp lemon juice/vinegar | Stir and let sit 5 min to curdle. |
Fresh Herbs (like parsley, dill, thyme) | Dried herbs (use 1/3 the amount) | Sprinkle lightly — dried herbs are stronger. |
Heavy Cream | Whole milk + a bit of butter (2 tbsp per 1 cup) | Melt butter first for best mix. |
Chicken Broth | Water + bouillon cube or salted butter | Taste and adjust salt at the end. |
Fresh Lemon Juice | White vinegar or bottled lemon juice | Use slightly less vinegar (it's punchier). |
Eggs (for baking) | 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce or 1/4 cup Greek yogurt | Great for muffins, cakes, and breads. |
Unsalted Butter | Salted butter (reduce salt in recipe) | Pull back ~1/4 tsp salt elsewhere to avoid over seasoning. |
Brown Sugar | White sugar + a splash of molasses or maple syrup | Mix well before using. |
Bread Crumbs | Crushed crackers, pretzels, or panko | Season lightly if plain. |
Puff Pastry | Crescent roll dough or phyllo sheets | Adjust baking times (phyllo cooks faster). |
Ricotta Cheese | Cottage cheese (blend it for smoothness) | Blend with a little cream for richness. |
Ham | Smoked turkey or roast chicken slices | Warm with glaze for Easter vibes. |
Spring Veggies (like asparagus) | Broccoli, green beans, or zucchini | Blanch to avoid overcooking. |
Pie Crust | Graham cracker crust or phyllo layers | Phyllo makes it fancy and flaky. |
3. Leftover ideas
 | Ham and Swiss by Liberty Oak (Link) Honey ham and Swiss cheese with tangy Honeycup mustard served on a toasted French croissant |
 | Tasso Ham & Sweet Pea Risotto by Craft|One|Half (Link) sundried tomato-granola gremolata, carotene butter. |
 | Veggie Frittata by Franchesco's Ristorante (Link) Eggs baked with spinach, mushroom, pepper and asiago cheese. |
 | POTATO SALAD by Klein / Harris (Link) caramelized onion aioli, pickled mustard seed, sweet bell peppers, poached egg |
 | Adobe Chicken Casserole by Capers Restaurant (Link) Breast of Chicken is layered over Rice with a Sauce blend of Cream, Black Olives, Rotel Tomatoes and Cheese. |
 | LAMBO by Hootch and Banter (Link) Red wine braised lamb ragu served with house made pappardelle pasta, garlic parmesan sauce. |
 | Veggie Tacos by Blue Iguana (Link) Roasted veggies, cabbage, avocado sauce, pico de gallo & queso fresco |
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