Traditional Easter Meal

If you are planning a traditional Easter party, I have a menu suggestion for you. You can start with Shrimp Deviled Eggs and Sausage Rolls, followed by Mango Chutney Glazed Ham with Glazed Carrots and Roasted Asparagus. To finish this great meal, you can serve easy and tasty individual Fruit Tarts.

I wish you a Happy Easter!

Roasted Asparagus

Another tasty and traditional Easter side dish is Roasted Asparagus. It is quick and easy to prepare and even easier to enjoy!

Ingredients:
• 1 pound of asparagus, trimmed
• 1 ½ tablespoon olive oil
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Trim the woody ends from the asparagus. Spread the spears in a single layer on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper. Toss gently. Roast until the asparagus is tender, about 15 minutes.

Note: You can turn this side dish into an appetizer by wrapping each asparagus with ½ slice of prosciutto ham (cut lengthwise). Make sure the asparagus is completely cooled before you wrap them with prosciutto. Serve at room temperature.

Effortless Slow Cooker Glazed Easter Ham

 You can prepare a delicious and juicy Glazed Ham with very little effort when you let a slow cooker do all the work for you.

Ingredients:

• 1 (8 pound) smoked ham, bone-in, skin on
• 1 cup of light brown sugar, packed
• 1 cup apple juice
• 1 teaspoon honey
• ½ cup hot mango chutney
• Dash of ground hot chili pepper
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Place the ham in the crock pot, and pour the apple juice over it. In a medium bowl, mix honey, chutney, chili pepper, salt and pepper until combined. Spread prepared mixture over ham.

Cover and cook the ham over low for 6 to 8 hours. Serve it hot or at room temperature.