Introduction
Easter is a time of celebration, and what better way to celebrate than with delicious food! Giant Food has got you covered with their Easter hours. This article will provide you with two amazing recipes that are perfect for Easter. So, let’s get started!
Recipe 1: Easter Ham with Honey Glaze
Ingredients:
- 1 (7-8 pound) fully cooked bone-in ham
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 325°F.
- Place the ham in a large roasting pan, fat side up.
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and ground cloves.
- Brush the honey glaze all over the ham.
- Cover the ham with foil and bake for 1 1/2 hours.
- Remove the foil and baste the ham with the pan juices.
- Bake for an additional 30 minutes or until the internal temperature of the ham reaches 140°F.
- Let the ham rest for 15 minutes before carving.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 413
- Protein: 43g
- Fat: 19g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 2487mg
Cooking Time:
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours and 15 minutes
Equipment:
- Large roasting pan
- Basting brush
- Meat thermometer
Serving Suggestions:
Serve with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes.
Variations/Substitutions:
If you don’t have Dijon mustard, you can use yellow mustard instead.
Storage:
Store leftover ham in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Tips:
Be sure to baste the ham with the pan juices to keep it moist.
Notes:
If you want a sweeter glaze, you can add more honey.
Frequently Asked Questions:
- Can I use a spiral ham for this recipe?
- Yes, you can use a spiral ham, but you may need to adjust the cooking time.
- What can I do with leftover ham?
- You can make sandwiches, omelets, or use it in soups and stews.
Recipe 2: Easter Bunny Cupcakes
Ingredients:
- 1 box of white cake mix
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup water
- 1 container of white frosting
- Assorted food coloring
- 24 candy eyes
- 12 pink jelly beans
- 24 marshmallows
- 12 pink marshmallows
- 24 black licorice laces
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, mix together cake mix, vegetable oil, eggs, and water.
- Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cupcakes cool completely.
- Divide the frosting into 4 bowls and tint each bowl a different color using the food coloring.
- Frost the cupcakes with the different colored frosting.
- Decorate the cupcakes to look like Easter bunnies using the candy eyes, jelly beans, marshmallows, and licorice laces.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 235
- Protein: 2g
- Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 203mg
Cooking Time:
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
Equipment:
- Muffin tin
- Cupcake liners
- Piping bag
Serving Suggestions:
Serve as a dessert at your Easter party.
Variations/Substitutions:
You can use any color food coloring you like to tint the frosting.
Storage:
Store the cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Tips:
If you don’t have a piping bag, you can use a plastic bag with the corner snipped off to pipe the frosting.
Notes:
You can use any candy you like to decorate the cupcakes.
Frequently Asked Questions:
- Can I use homemade frosting instead of store-bought?
- Yes, you can use homemade frosting if you prefer.
- Can I make the cupcakes ahead of time?
- Yes, you can make the cupcakes a day ahead and decorate them the next day.
Personal Thoughts
Both of these recipes are perfect for Easter and are sure to impress your family and friends. The Easter Ham with Honey Glaze is juicy and flavorful, and the Easter Bunny Cupcakes are cute and delicious. I encourage you to try these recipes out for yourself and have a happy Easter!