Last year for Easter Sunday I invited some sweet international friends (and their three kids) over for quiche, roasted potatoes and carrots, and coconut macaroons after our church service.
Five years ago, I made quiche and roasted asparagus (and bought a carrot cake from the grocery store) for some of my best girlfriends while studying abroad in Oxford, England.
Growing up, we always woke up to an early Easter morning with dining room table place mats covered in Easter baskets filled with bright, plastic grass and chocolate goodies in exciting varieties. And hot cross buns were always freshly, symbolically iced and warm waiting to be devoured.
Although I can’t totally remember each and every one of my Easters, they probably involved friends, family and some delicious treats.
Easter is a celebration. A time to remember, to be thankful and to celebrate life.
And since my celebrations often involve delicious food, in comes the quiche and dessert.
If you’re intrigued by the way I do Easter, check out this Kale, Goat Cheese, Bacon Quiche and these Chocolate-dipped Coconut Macaroons. And I did a pretty sweet list of Easter Brunch Ideas last year.
If you’re especially into the chocolate coconut thing, you should really try out this Chocolate Coconut Pound Cake.
It utilizes coconut oil and boasts a rich chocolate flavor without being too dense.
It’s the perfect breakfast (yes, cake before noon!), brunch accompaniment or dessert.
And although it has a few extra steps, it makes for a soft, sweet and flavor-filled pound cake.
Enjoy and Happy Easter. He is risen!
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