Whether its for breakfast or lunch, fruit salad is a traditional and popular Easter dish to serve. Often youll see versions of it with marshmallows, canned mandarin oranges, chunks of pineapple or shredded coconut. Our Creamy Fruit Salad is based on this same 1950s classic, but with its own nutritious spin. Its made with Greek yogurt, heavy cream, powdered sugar, chopped pineapple, clementines, kiwis, shredded coconut and chopped pistachios. Our favorite part is that it also incorporates a vanilla bean pod split lengthwise, for a fantastic flavor. Its a little different than the classic fruit salad your grandmother or mother might have made, but the changes are certainly worth it! If youre looking for a very different twist on fruit salad for your Easter table, this Blueberry and Feta Quinoa Salad uses a bunch of springtime ingredients, like plump blueberries, fresh mint and sliced green onions. Because it integrates Organic Quinoa Grain, this salad can even be served as an Easter entree for any vegetarians in the group. If youre going to or hosting a gathering for fruit-lovers, you might even consider making both salads as they each offer something wonderfully different!
When it comes to Easter food ideas, scalloped potatoes are always a popular choice. Typically, theyre made with a cheesy, creamy mix of shredded cheese and heavy cream. In the Bobs Red Mill version of this Easter classic, we make ours a bit different. Our Dairy and Gluten Free Scalloped Potatoes are made with a creamy Garbanzo Bean Flour sauce made with vegetable broth, turmeric and garlic powder. After it thickens, its poured over the potatoes, which are baked until brown and bubbly! Its vegan and absolutely delicious, too.
Quiche is often made the night before Easter and served for breakfast or brunch the following morning when things are too hectic to think about cooking! Its an Easter classic, in part because it can be eaten warm, cold or room temp at all times of the day. Its easy to throw together and looks elegant set in the middle of the table. This Potato and Kale Vegan Quiche is has a crust made from our Gluten Free Pie Crust Mix and a unique filling made from Garbanzo Bean Flour as a gluten free egg substitute. If youre making a traditional quiche for a crowd, consider making this as an option, too, for the vegans or vegetarians. The potato and kale filling is an added Easter bonus! For Easter brunch, these Ham and Asparagus Quiche Cups are quick to throw together and easy to eat, without the hassle of cutting and serving. Theyre made with our Gluten Free 1-to-1 Baking Flour, butter, eggs, ricotta cheese, chopped ham, asparagus and shredded cheddar cheese, and are loved by kids and adults alike. If youre looking for an extra-creative option for your traditional quiches, try these Mini Spring Vegetable Quiches. Instead of a pie plate, these little quiches are baked in mini tart pans. Use a floral shape to add to the overall springtime presentation and make them perfectly fit for an Easter gathering!
So far as Italian Easter traditions, it doesnt get much more traditional than this Italian Easter Pie. Our own recipe is made for the gluten free Easter party guest and utilizes Sorghum Grain, Gluten Free Pie Crust Mix and cornstarch. A mix of creamy ricotta cheese, orange peel, vanilla extra, orange zest and orange floral water bring it all together for the quintessential taste. If youre looking for a fun way to integrate a new tradition into this years Easter holiday, give this pie a try! Its fun to make and tastes delicious any time of day. Its especially good for Monday morning as a quick, effortless breakfast.
If youve never tried or made Braided Easter Bread, youre in for a treat! This bread is not only beautiful to look at, but its easy to make, too. Laura Russell from Make Life Lovely uses gorgeous marbled eggs to give her bread a whimsical and charming look. Commonly known as Pane di Pasqua (or Italian Easter Bread), this bread is rich in flavor and tradition. With a mix of Organic Unbleached White All-Purpose Flour, milk, butter and sugar, it has a subtly sweet flavor and can be eaten in the morning, afternoon and evening. This is a fun Easter tradition to start if you have leftover eggs after the Easter egg hunt and dont want to overwhelm your guests with too many deviled eggs! You can also turn this dish into Italian Easter Bread Rolls, which is essentially the same thing, but in the form of a roll rather than a bread.
No Easter gathering is complete without a sublime slice of Carrot Cake packed with tons of shredded carrots. And luckily, whatever sort of carrot cake youre in the mood for this Easter, there are plenty of options! This recipe for Gluten Free Carrot Cake has tasty additions like walnuts, pineapple and coconut and is made with our Gluten Free 1-to-1 Baking Flour and pureed cooked carrots. If its something vegan youre looking to bring to your Easter table, try this fun recipe for Mini Carrot Bundt Cakes. Theyre gluten free, vegan and have a center stuffed with cream cheese frosting. Theyre also decorated with coconut and sprinkles, so theyll make for a beautiful addition to your dessert table. Vegan or not, this dessert is sure to be a hit among party guests! For cookies with that same traditional carrot cake feel, try this recipe for Carrot Cake Cookie Sandwiches. This creative dessert is made with Paleo Baking Flour, brown sugar, softened butter, grated carrots,eggs, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg. Whichever way you choose to go with your carrot cake (or carrot cookies) theyre certainly a staple for the traditional Easter table.
Most traditional Easter tables incorporate some form of carrots. These Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots take just 10 minutes to prepare but are packed with the subtly sweet flavors of the season. They come together with carrot sticks, butter, orange juice, sugar, salt and pepper, and chopped fresh parsley for an added bit of color and flavor. Make a big batch of these carrots and serve them alongside a honey glazed ham and a big pan of scalloped potatoes. If youre not a carrot fan, roasted cauliflower or broccoli is another good veggie to make.
Mac and cheese is a beloved Easter dish, and for good reason! Making a pan of mac and cheese is so easy for a group and always tastes good, especially when it accompanies other popular holiday dishes. Our own recipe for Mac and Cheez puts a twist on this classic by using cashews, nutritional yeast, lemon juice and garlic powder to create a vegan cheese thats both decadent and delicious. This is a good dish to put on the list if you have any vegans coming to dinner, but still want to make sure they get to indulge in the traditional foods. You can also jazz it up by adding fresh herbs or the protein of your choice.
