Isn’t it great that each month provides us with another excuse to cook a huge feast? Easter is here, and it’s time to bring out those baked ham and roast lamb recipes. I’ve been intrigued by mentions of Coca-Cola Ham. I think I first heard about it from Nigella Lawson, but I’ve never made it before. Perhaps this is finally the year.

As for the other dishes, here are some other ideas:

• Deviled Eggs - This is one of those dishes that I only make once a year. Every time Easter rolls around, I can’t go without making them.
• Spring Pea Soup - If they’re available, you should try to enjoy spring peas while you can. The chilled spring pea soup from the infamous Gordon Ramsay sounds wonderful.
• Roast Carrots - They are so simple to make — nearly foolproof, and they’re just perfect for the occasion. It’s a nice change from glazed carrots, which I think are easier to mess up.
• Asparagus Salad - Asparagus season is just getting started. Serving them in a salad makes timing them much easier. My favorite way to eat asparagus is to roast them, but I always worry about letting them sit out while I’m fussing with the other dishes.
• Fruit Tart - A lot of berries are reaching their peak right about now, so grab them up and use them.

Got other ideas for the Easter Menu? Let us know.

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