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Slow roast lamb for Easter Sunday dinner

Easter Sunday dinners are a tradition in many families, and perhaps no food is more closely associated with Easter than lamb.This recipe for “Slow-roasted Shoulder of Lamb With Cumin Seeds” from Darina Allen’s “Easy Entertaining” (Kyle Cathie Limited) can make for a delicious Easter ...

Cheerful dessert brings smiles to Easter celebrations

The fresh, bright flavor of lemon can bring a cheery ambiance to any occasion when it makes an appearance in delicious recipes. Lemon essence seems ripe for spring and summer entertaining, and can feature prominently in Easter desserts. Such is the case with this recipe for “Lemon Poppy Seed ...

Eight tips for dyeing Easter eggs

Coloring eggs is a beloved Easter tradition.Eggs long have been symbols of fertility and rebirth, making them fitting icons for spring.One story links eggs to Easter as well. According to some religious scholars, Mary Magdalene, the woman who was the first person to see Jesus Christ after His ...

A celebratory Passover dessert

When celebrating with family, there is nearly nothing better than passing a light and sweet dessert around the table.These Simple Macaroons are crisp, dipped in decedent chocolate and a completely scrumptious option for celebrating Passover.Simple to make and easy to eat, this sweet dessert is ...

Fire up the smoker for Easter dinner this year

For much of the country, Easter Sunday typically falls during a time of year when the weather outside is still pretty chilly.But this year Easter falls on the third Sunday in April, increasing the chances that temperatures will be more spring-like and less reminiscent of winter.Warmer ...

Make your own chocolate Easter bunnies

The Easter bunny is a tradition that has been passed down for centuries.Symbolizing fertility and wealth, the Easter bunny became a holiday standard in Germany during the 16th century.The custom of chocolate eggs came along centuries after the Easter bunny, originating in the 19th century in ...