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Easy and Elegant Easter Buffet Menu: A Mix of Traditional and Modern Recipes

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Indulge in a mix of traditional and modern recipes with this Easy Easter Buffet Menu. Prepare a classic Spiral-Sliced Ham accompanied by a variety of fresh and flavorful side dishes. The Sweet-n-Hot Apple Chutney and Panna Cotta with fruit are sure to be a hit!


Preparing for Easter: Safety Tips

When handling hot peppers for the chutney, ensure you wear rubber gloves to protect your skin. Now, let’s dive into the delicious menu!

Feel free to send your food suggestions and special easy recipes to Jan@allatsea.net. Happy cooking!

EASY EASTER BUFFET MENU:

  • Spiral-Sliced Ham
  • Sweet-n-Hot Apple Chutney
  • Spring Vegetable Vinaigrette
  • Dilled Potato Salad
  • Panna Cotta and Fruit

SPIRAL-SLICED HAM

Preparation time 5 minutes. Cooking time: 1-1/2 hours. Serves: 12.

1 (5-6 pound) spiral-sliced ham

Preheat oven to 350ºF. Place ham in shallow pan and heat in oven, uncovered, for about 1-1/2 hours or until an inserted meat thermometer reads 140º F. (about 15 minutes per pound).

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SWEET-N-HOT APPLE CHUTNEY

Preparation time: 10 mins. Cooking time: 10 mins. Makes: about 2 cups.
2 cups rice wine vinegar

3/4 cup brown sugar

1/2 red bell pepper, seeded and diced

1 poblano chili pepper, seeded and diced

2 jalapeno chili peppers, seeded and diced

2 Tbsp minced red onion

3 green apples, peeled, cored and diced

2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice

In large saucepan bring vinegar to a boil, stir in brown sugar to dissolve. Add all other ingredients except apples and lemon juice; boil eight minutes. Add apples and simmer until apples are tender but retain their shape. Remove from heat, stir in lemon juice.
Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Serve cold or at
room temperature.

SPRING VEGETABLES WITH WHITE WINE VINAIGRETTE

Preparation time: 15 minutes. Cooking time: 15 minutes. Serves: 8.

1/2 lb small zucchini squash, trimmed

1/2 lb small yellow squash, trimmed

1/2 lb green beans, trimmed and halved

1 small bunch broccoli, florets only

1/2 lb sugar snap peas

1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into strips

1 (4oz.) jar artichoke hearts, chilled, drained and halved

Garnish: radishes

WHITE WINE VINAIGRETTE

1 cup olive oil

1/2 cup white wine vinegar

2 tsp Dijon-style mustard

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

Heat large saucepan of water to boiling. Blanch squashes five minutes; beans three minutes; broccoli florets two minutes; peas two minutes; and pepper strips one minute separately, removing each from pan with slotted spoon, rinsing in cold water and chilling. Combine oil, vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper in jar with tight-fitting lid. Cover and refrigerate.
To serve, cut zucchini and yellow squash into 3 x 1/2-inch strips. Arrange all of the blanched vegetables and artichoke hearts on a platter. Shake salad dressing well and drizzle over vegetables. Garnish platter with radishes.

DILLED POTATO SALAD

Preparation time: 15 minutes. Refrigerate: overnight. Serves: 12.

8 medium potatoes, cooked,
peeled and cubed

3 hard cooked eggs, chopped

1 cup sour cream

3-4 Tbsp. mayonnaise

1 Tbsp. vinegar

1/2 medium onion, grated

1 Tbsp. dried dill weed

Salt to taste

Fresh ground black pepper to taste

Put potatoes in bowl. Mix all remaining ingredients. Gently coat potatoes with dressing. Refrigerate overnight.

PANNA COTTA (Cooked cream)

Preparation time: 10 minutes. Cooking time: 5 minutes.
Chilling time: 3 hours or up to 24 hours. Serves: 6.

1 Pkg plain gelatin

1/2 cup cold water

2-1/2 cups heavy cream

1 cup sugar

2-1/2 cups buttermilk
1/4 tsp salt

2 cups sliced fresh fruit or berries

In a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin over the cold water. Let sit for three minutes. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, beat the cream and sugar over low heat until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and stir the softened gelatin into the warm cream. Stir in buttermilk and salt. Fill individual glass bowls or one large glass bowl with the fruit. Ladle the cream mixture over the fruit. Cover and refrigerate for at least three hours or up to 24 hours before serving.

Capt. Jan Robinson holds certificates from the Culinary Institute of America, The Ritz Cooking School, and the Cordon Bleu. Her Ship to Shore Cookbook Collection is available at your local marine or bookstore. Or visit www.shiptoshoreINC.com, email CapJan@aol.com or call 1-800-338-6072 and mention All at Sea to receive a discount.

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