The holidays of Passover and Easter come at the same time every year. I looked at both some Jewish and Christian explanations for this phenomena. I share here to remind us all that we come from the same source. These holidays occur, generally, at the same time of early spring each year. The Jewish holiday is a reminder of the exile they experienced in Egypt. The Christians believe that the resurrection of Christ occurred on the first Sunday of the month.
No matter what religion you follow, there are particular foods associated with each holiday. This post shares some of those traditions. Our first offering is a Spinach Potato Nest Bites created by May I have that Recipe.
Spinach Potato Nests
This next recipe is an Ecuadorian Easter recipe of Fried Plantains from Laylita’s Recipes.
Fried Plantains
The traditional main course at a Seder, the Passover meal, is brisket. This Brisket recipe from Big Girl Small Kitchen.
Brisket
The main course we associate most with Easter is the ham. This beautiful Ham comes courtesy of Food and Wine.
Ham
We need some sides for our meal. These Braised Artichoke Hearts found at The New York Times article by Tara Parker-Pope.
Braised artichoke hearts
Many families serve a big brunch for Easter. This Asparagus Frittata would be good for brunch or as a side found at MrFood.com.
Asparagus Frittata
We finish our meal with dessert ideas from each tradition. These Macaroons are found at Recipes Reinvented.
Macaroons
Finishing with the Easter egg idea. Interestingly, this is Raw Macaroon from Greenster.com.
Easter Raw Macaroon
The Easter-Passover phenomena isn’t a phenomena at all. 🙂 Easter is the only Christian holiday whose date varies because it is tied to the Hebrew calendar instead of the Roman calendar we use. The Last Supper was the Passover Seder (dinner). I offer this explanation only to support and emphasize your important reminder that we are all from the same source. 🙂 Food traditions are such an important part of holiday celebrations. All of the recipes in your collection would make delicious memories!
Wendy, thank you so much for your contribution. I certainly agree with your comment too on food tradition. We learn so much about cultures through food.
What a fantastic compilation of wonderful Easter traditions, around the dinner table. Great job with this, Peter!
So many beautiful dishes perfect for the season! Nice!
The ham is done perfect, Peter !
Great collection here. That ham couldn’t look more perfect. I sort of go off tradition and alternate each Easter w/ Prime Rib and Crowned Roast of Pork. This year is prime rib!
Dear Peter, That ham is an absolute show-stopper! Marvelous…everything looks terrific.
Thx so much Catherine.
What a great collection of recipes, I want to make them all.
You want to make them and I want to eat them all!
ALL terrific ideas Peter. Too hard to choose just a couple, so I guess all might be served:-)
I am right there with you.
So many wonderful recipes to choose from Peter. Thank you!
Thx Nancy.