How to Plan an Easter Dinner
Easter is a time of year when many people celebrate with family and friends. If you are having Easter dinner in your home for a large group of people, plan well ahead to make the day go smoothly. Here are tips. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Begin planning your menu several weeks before Easter. Your dinner should include a main dish, perhaps turkey or ham, potatoes, two or three vegetables, salad, bread and dessert.
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Get a headcount of how many people will be coming for Easter dinner. Call your guests and confirm one week in advance so that you can play accordingly.
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Figure out how much meat or poultry you need to buy. If you are cooking a whole turkey or bone-in ham, allow for one pound per person. If you are cooking boneless meats, 1/2 pound per person is sufficient.
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Go grocery shopping three or four days before Easter. If you shop earlier, some of your perishable items may spoil. If you shop later, you can be rushed and frenzied.
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Dye eggs a few days before Easter. Enlist your kids or neighbors' kids to help with the project.
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Write the name of each guest on the eggs. When setting the table on Easter day, put the eggs next to each plate to serve as place cards.
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Start cooking early to allow for any kitchen disasters or mishaps. Set your table with your best china and cloth napkins for the special occasion.
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Tips & Warnings
If you are on a budget, make the main dish yourself and have your guests bring the side items.
