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Easter Menu and Leftover Easter Tips

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Easter Menu

Spiced Honey Ham
Boiled or steamed new red potatoes
Deviled eggs
Carrot and celery sticks (in honor of the Easter Bunny of course)
Peas and pearl onions
Cornbread
Pineapple Sour Cream Pie

 

Spiced Honey Ham

1/2 cup mustard
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup orange juice
1 tsp. cloves
1 ham

Mix first 5 ingredients and pour over ham. Cook ham according to directions on the package basting every 30 minutes or so.

This dessert is great a change from all the sweets everyone has probably had from the Easter Bunny that morning.

 

Pineapple Sour Cream Pie

1 pkg. (5 1/2 oz.) instant vanilla pudding
1 can (8 oz.) crushed pineapple plus juice
2 cup sour cream
1 Tbsp. sugar
1 baked pie crust (you can use a store bought one of course)
Whipped topping

Combine all but the crust and beat slowly for 1 minute. Pour into the crust and chill 3 hours. Top with whipped topping when ready to serve.

 

Easter Leftover Tips:

  • Run leftover Easter hard candy through your spice grinder. Sprinkle it on cakes, cupcakes and cookies for color, sparkle and taste.
  • To keep egg yolks from crumbling when you slice hard boiled eggs, wet your knife before each slice.

 

What to do with 1001 hard boiled eggs:

  • Use them and some of the leftover ham and veggies from your Easter relish dish to make chef salads.
  • Chop them up with ham, bacon or sausage and a little grated cheese to make breakfast burritos.
  • Use them for Scotch eggs. Wrap uncooked sausage (the moldable kind that comes in a plastic tube) around each peeled, hard boiled egg. Bake for 30 minutes at 350°. You can serve these cold or hot and make a great on the go breakfast.
  • Make your favorite egg salad. Then add to it equal amounts of ham. Slice a hoagie roll or French bread roll in half. Place bottom half of roll on baking sheet and spread with 1/4 cup of egg/ham salad. Sprinkle with grated cheddar cheese. Broil until cheese is melted. Top with roll top and broil a minute.
  • If you have a mound of leftover hard boiled eggs, don’t forget the simple ways to use them up like for deviled eggs, egg salad sandwiches, on a chef salad or just thrown in a lunch to be eaten with a little salt.

 

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Easy Homemade Brown Gravy Recipe

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You can make this easy homemade brown gravy recipe in just minutes from the drippings of roast, lamb or any slow cooked red meat. It’s super simple and everyone will rave that this is the BEST gravy they’ve ever had! It tastes just like Grandma’s but you can make it at home, without a “packet”, and the entire family will love it!

Homemade brown gravy is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used to enhance the flavor of a variety of dishes. Made with a few simple ingredients you already have at home, this classic gravy is easy to prepare and perfect for everything from mashed potatoes to roasted meats. With its rich, savory flavor and smooth texture, homemade brown gravy is a must-have in any home cook's recipe collection.

This recipe is from our Dining On A Dime Cookbook, Volume 1. For more quick and easy recipes, check it out here!

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Homemade Buttermilk Recipe

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Our homemade buttermilk recipe is so easy to make that I make it all the time! Homemade buttermilk can be made with fresh milk or milk that has gone sour. It literally takes me two minutes to throw it together, let it sit overnight and then in the morning I have fresh homemade buttermilk for my pancakes.

Our homemade buttermilk recipe is so easy to make that I make it all the time! Homemade buttermilk can be made with fresh milk or milk that has gone sour. It literally takes me two minutes to throw it together, let it sit overnight and then in the morning I have fresh homemade buttermilk for my pancakes.

I use homemade buttermilk for:

  • pancakes
  • coffee cakes
  • homemade breads
  • homemade rolls
  • homemade baking powder biscuits
  • homemade cakes
  • soaking chicken before frying
  • buttermilk ice cream
  • buttermilk dressing
  • homemade scones

When I say I use homemade buttermilk for everything, I do. I just love my homemade buttermilk! If you want to try your hand at making homemade buttermilk, give our recipe a try and be ready for all the great goodies to come!

Here's an easy buttermilk dressing recipe that doubles as a creamy salad dressing or a flavorful party dip. With just two basic ingredients and a handful of seasonings, it's quick and easy to whip up!

This Homemade Buttermilk Recipe is from our Dining on a Dime Cookbook, Volume 1. For more easy recipes like this, check it out here!

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Homemade Breakfast Puffs Recipe

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This homemade French breakfast puffs recipe makes an extra tasty muffin like breakfast item. They’re light, tender and delicious and they’re oh so easy to make! The butter and cinnamon make them so yummy!

My kids and family love them and we serve them for holidays and other special occasions! Try them next time you’re looking for a yummy breakfast or snack item! [Read more…] about Homemade Breakfast Puffs Recipe

Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix Recipe

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This homemade hot chocolate mix recipe is easy to make with ingredients you already have at home and saves money. It also includes jar mix instructions to make it perfect for gift giving!

This homemade hot chocolate mix recipe is easy to make with ingredients you already have at home and saves money. This recipe also includes jar mix instructions to make it perfect for gift giving!

Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix Recipe

8 cups dry milk
4 3/4 cups powdered sugar
1 3/4 cups Nestle’s Quik
1 1/2 cup non-dairy creamer
1 sm. pkg. instant chocolate pudding mix

Sift the ingredients into a large bowl. Place the mix into an airtight containers.

 

Attach this to the jar:

Hot Chocolate 5 Tbsp. (1/3 cup) Hot Chocolate Mix 1 cup hot water (not boiling) marshmallows or whipped cream

Place the Hot Chocolate Mix into a mug. Add water. Stir until Hot Chocolate mix is dissolved. Garnish as desired with marshmallows or whipped cream. Serves 1.

 

Hot chocolate is a nice comfortable treat perfect for cool days! This hot chocolate mix makes a great gift for Christmas, birthdays or just any time you want to say thank you or cheer up a friend!

For more easy homemade jar mix recipes, along with lots of easy recipes for inexpensive home cooking, check out our Dining On A Dime Cookbook!

 

Crunchy Veggie Salad Recipe

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Crunchy Veggie Salad Recipe

Crunchy Veggie Salad Recipe

2-3 cups broccoli
2-3 cups cauliflower
1 cup (4 oz.) grated cheddar cheese
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup raisins

Dressing:

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sugar
1 Tbsp. cider vinegar

Mix all ingredients and pour the dressing over the salad. Toss and refrigerate 1 hour.

Just before serving, add:
3 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
1/2 cup sunflower seeds

Serves 4-6.

 

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Pear Fruit Compote Recipe

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delicious pear fruit compote recipe

This time of year it is still cold enough to enjoy what I call a nice “winter” fruit recipe.

Tasty Pear Fruit Compote Recipe

1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1 tsp. cornstarch
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup concentrated orange juice
2 Tbsp. margarine
1 can (20 oz.) pineapple chunks, drained
1 can (15 1/4 oz.) pear halves, drained
1 can (15 oz.) Mandarin oranges, drained

Topping:

1 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1 Tbsp. sugar
1 Tbsp. concentrated orange juice

In a large sauce pan, combine the first 5 ingredients in order. Bring to a boil and cook for 2 minutes until thickened. Add fruit, turn down heat and just heat through. In a small bowl, beat topping ingredients until smooth. Serve fruit with a dollop of topping.

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