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Let Spring Plan Your Easter Dinner

A bouquet of flowers grown on the farm in front of Farmer Mac's red pickup truck.

Seasonal eating brings a unique flavor profile to each time of year, and early spring has a very specific identity. The lamb is getting restocked, eggs and root vegetables are abundant, and fast-growing herbs are quick to make an appearance. 

We curated the most delicious Easter recipes using what’s in season right now. Get the full spring effect. Let the season design your menu for you. 

SLOW ROASTED LEG OF LAMB + ROSEMARY GRAVY

Kentucky has a rich history with the Spring Lamb. Shepherding was a practice brought over from Scotch-Irish immigrants who settled the land in the 19th century. We became known for “Kentucky Spring Lamb” well before Kentucky Fried Chicken, from about 1890 to World War II.  In the 1930s, our commonwealth was the second largest producer of sheep in the country, second only to Texas. 

A slow roasted Leg of Lamb is not just a distinctively Kentucky spring tradition, but an American one as well. If you’re worried about lamb being tricky to cook, don’t worry: This recipe is very easy and forgiving, and guaranteed to give you fork-tender results.

Use Elmwood Stock Farm’s grass-fed, organic lamb for your Easter Sunday dinner. Order by Tuesday, March 31 to have your centerpiece in time for Easter Sunday.

Grass-Fed Leg of Lamb

 

CARAMELIZED ONION POTATO GRATIN

A rich, savory potato side dish – required for any American holiday feast. This one sets itself apart with its caramelized onion approach, giving it a touch of French Onion Soup umami.

SOUTHERN DEVILED EGGS

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Do you call them deviled eggs, angel eggs, dressed eggs, or something else altogether? Southern households frequently have different names for them, but one thing we can agree on is that they must be present at Easter dinner. You’re also likely to see dill relish in Southern-style deviled eggs. If you’re not a fan, simply omit the relish. But we’re strong believers that dill, Dijon mustard, and paprika all have a home in the filling.

RAINBOW SPRING SALAD

This light, bright salad is as much a part of the Easter decor as it is your Sunday meal. Multi-color carrots and microgreens really increase the multicolor effect. Microgreens can be found in green and purple. You can also find carrot varieties that come in purple, yellow and white. Add yellow lemon zest, and you’ll have a beautiful, refreshing side topped with lemon juice and parmesan.
 

CHEESY CREAMED KALE

You can absolutely sub the kale for spinach, chard, or collards. This is such a comforting dish that feels right at home at any family get-together.
 

SPICED CARROT CAKE

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The ideal spring dessert. Warm, moist, and uses in-season carrots. It can get as fancy as you feel like with multiple layers or decorative frosting carrots on top. This recipe uses a classic cream cheese frosting that will make layering no problem.

 

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