Hop to it! : An Easter Party Guide

Every year, Easter is one of those times of year that’s great for a family get-togethers.  If you’re like most people, you probably dread the Easter if you’re responsible for hosting the family party.  Planning any sort of event can be an intimidating job, especially when it involves the whole family, near and far.  So I don’t blame you for being nervous about planning for an Easter party.  Certain tasks always come to mind.  I have to clean!  How should I decorate?  What should we eat?  Picking the right meal for your party can make or break your holiday party, so here are a few ideas to make a great Easter dinner.

It’s important to have a good supply of appetizers and hors-dourvers to wet your guests’ appetites as you play host and greet everyone at the door.  Picking the right appetizers can be tricky.  You want to make sure that there is a variety of foods to please everyone.  There are several ideas that never go out of style, such as a shrimp platter, crackers and an assortment of cheeses.  However, you want your party to be remembered.  You might try putting together a platter of spring vegetables.  This is a great idea since Easter time is a great time to get some of the freshest veggies of the spring.  What’s Easter without eggs?  A great hors-dourver idea is to prepare an egg salad dip to go along with the crackers.  Don’t stop there.  Putting together some deviled eggs will be sure to knock your guests off their feet. 

After the appetizers, you have to start thinking about the main course.  This can be tricky because there isn’t a clear cut meal that Easter has like Thanksgiving and Christmas has turkey.  However, this also allows you to get creative with your main meal.  With no boundaries, you can whip up a special, personal Easter recipe.  A standard meal at my Easter gatherings is the Easter ham.  It’s always a crowd pleaser, but sometimes we switch it up a little.  There are hundreds of things you can do with chicken to make it a great Easter feast.  You might even think about making one of your favorite meals.  Are you master at lasagna?  Make it!  The main course of your Easter meal gives you the opportunity to be creative and serve a great meal for your guests.

Your main entrée is done.  You have to end the meal right so that your family will go home raving about your Easter dinner.  Dessert can be tough to choose.  It has to be something special so that your meal can end on a high note.  One of the greatest Easter desserts I’ve ever had was a delicious cheesecake.  Cheesecake is probably one of the most popular holiday desserts, not matter what you’re celebrating.  It’s always a crowd pleaser.  Whether its home made, or store bought, cheesecakes are a delicious way to end any meal.  They come in dozens of different flavors like chocolate, turtle, raspberry, and of course classic style.  There’s pretty much a flavor for everyone.  Most sellers also sell variety cakes to please everyone in parties just like yours.  (See all of our cheesecakes by clicking.)

Planning your Easter feast doesn’t have to be a fearful task.  It should be a great opportunity to show off your great culinary skills and spend time with your family.  As long as the tasty treats and family are there, it should make for a memorable Easter holiday.