Small Easter Menu with Rack of Lamb

Sometimes the holidays are BIG get-togethers and other times you’re with just with your closest family. Here is a menu for a small Easter dinner, featuring rack of lamb! Add some sides, a fun and easy appetizer, and a ricotta tart for dessert and you’ll have a delicious meal worthy of a celebration.

Hello, all.

Here’s a menu for a small Easter and which would also work for any smaller dinner party or special spring meal.

Menu for a Small Easter

This menu is centered around rack of lamb, one of my favorites for entertaining, adding mashed potatoes and green bean salad to the main course. As a starter, I chose smoked salmon dip and to finish we have a ricotta pie, an Italian take on cheesecake. Each of these dishes can be fully made or prepped ahead of time, leaving you more time with your guests and less time busy in the kitchen.

Caviar and Smoked Salmon Cream Cheese Dip

This whipped spread has it all! Smoked salmon, salty roe, a little spice from the horseradish, and plenty of creamy cheese. Make the dip up to adding the caviar up to a day ahead. Then gently stir in the caviar (or just add it on top) and serve surrounded by sliced cucumbers and crackers.

Smoked salmon cream cheese dip is a great and easy holiday party appetizer and it's even better with salmon caviar added to the mix!

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Blood Orange Moscow Mule

Mix up the base of vodka, citrus, and pomegranate and pop it in the fridge. When you’re ready to have a drink pour it into glasses with ginger beer and enjoy.

For a fun variation on the classic Moscow mule, try a blood orange Moscow mule! Ginger beer, lime, and vodka are mixed with blood orange juice and pomegranate in this tasty cocktail.

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Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb

The day before, make your sauce, mix up the breadcrumbs, and marinate the lamb. Shortly before putting out the dip, sear the lamb and put on the breadcrumbs. It can rest on the counter for about 30 minutes before you roast, giving you leeway on your timing.

For the best herb crusted rack of lamb, marinate it overnight, cover in breadcrumbs, oven roast, and pair it with with a silky red wine sauce. This elegant recipe is perfect for the holidays or for a dinner party any time of the year.

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Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes

The BEST mashed potatoes! If you want them done ahead, try my make-ahead recipe (which can be easily halved) or put someone to work mashing while you finish the lamb.

Peeled yellow potatoes are simmered in salted water and then mashed with cream cheese and a splash of heavy cream in these amazingly tasty mashed potatoes.

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Green Bean Salad with Fried Almonds

Tender beans, creamy goat cheese, and the fried almonds are EVERYTHING. Get all the parts cooked up/mixed in the morning and assemble just before dinner.

This fresh green bean almond salad with goat cheese and dried cranberries is tossed with a simple vinaigrette. It's the perfect salad for any night. Great for summer parties, weeknight dinners, holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas.

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Italian Lemon Ricotta Pie

And we end with an Italian cheesecake. After a big meal you’ll love this light and lemony dessert.

For a delicious sweet Easter dessert, you'll love this Italian ricotta pie! Baked in a tart shell, flavored with lemon, creamy and rich, and easy to make.Perfect for the holidays.

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– Stay Safe, Annemarie