EASTER RECIPES - RECETTES POUR PÂQUES

On Sunday the 12th of April, it will be Easter, the most important religious feast in the Christian liturgical year during which the resurrection of Jesus is celebrated. Passover is also a time of feasting for the Jews who celebrate Pessach as well as for the Christian Orthodox people..

It is really interesting to learn that this celebration (Easter, like most of the Christian celebrations) takes it's roots in Paganism. In fact, in order to convert Heathens, the Church adapted the Old Religion's traditions into Christianity (see link I & link II & link III for more infos), so this is why many of the Christian religious rituals have similitudes (dates, signification, etc...) with those of our pre-Christian ancestors' customs. Easter was, at the origin, a festivity that was linked to the Spring Equinox which symbolized the beginning of spring, the rebirth of life, fertility and reproduction...

In order for you to celebrate (no matter what religion or belief you have) as peacefully as possible and enjoy your free time, I've decided to compile a list of my recipes which might prove to be very helpful. In that way, you will be able to find recipes (I hope) for your menu without having to stress and while still being able to have fun with your relatives and/or friends, thus relaxing and having control over the course of the events.

My recipes for Easter (most of them are not Pesach-compatible):
Almond And Curry Bread (see recipe)
Amaretti, Apricot Jam & Coconut Bars (see recipe)
Amaretto Yoghurt Cake (see recipe)
Apple And Cheddar Quiche (see recipe)
Apple Latkes (see recipe)
Asparagus With Parmesan And Fried Onions (see recipe)
Bagels (see recipe)
Banana Bread Pudding (see recipe)
Bostoni Cream Pie (see recipe)
Brazilian Toasts (see recipe)
Buttermilk Honey Bread (see recipe)
Cantuccini (see recipe)
Caramel Cake With Caramelized Butter Frosting (see recipe)
Cardamom Crumb Cake (see recipe)
Caribbean Salt Cod (see recipe)
Challah Bread (see recipe)
Cheesecake Marbled Brownies (see recipe)
Chicken And Mushrooms In Creamy Saint Marcellin Sauce (see recipe)
Chickpea Terrine (see recipe)
Chinese Lemon Chicken (see recipe)
Chocolate Intensity Cake (see recipe)
Chocolate Mousse (see recipe)
Chocolate Valentino (see recipe)
Chopped Liver (see recipe)
Cinnamon Granola (see recipe)
Coconut Custard Squares (see recipe)
Colomba Pasquale (see recipe)
Danish Braid (see recipe)
Deadly Blondies (see recipe)
Dream Bars (see recipe)
Earl Grey Chocolate Mousse (see recipe)
Easter Lamb-Shaped Bread (see recipe)
Ricotta Fritta (see recipe)
Feta, Almond & Cilantro Pesto (see recipe)
Feta And Fresh Herb Cake (see recipe)
Five Spice Rhubarb Muffins (see recipe)
Flammeküche Pizza (see recipe)
French Artisan Bread (see recipe)
German Partybread (see recipe)
Gravlax With Mustard Sauce (see recipe)
Greek Lemon Roasted Potatoes (see recipe)
Ham And Parmesan Cake (see recipe)
Hawaiian Salmon Poke (see recipe)
Italian Ricotta Cookies (see recipe)
Italianesque Meatloaf (see recipe)
Kippers Rillettes (see recipe)
Lavash Crackers (see recipe)
Lemon Buttermilk Tart (see recipe)
Lemon Curd (see recipe)
Lemon Honey Cookies (see recipe)
Lemon Meringue Pie (see recipe)
Lemon Ricotta Muffins (see recipe)
Lump Egg Pasta With Saffron Sauce (see recipe)
Luscious Lemon Bars (see recipe)
Massa Sovada Bread (see recipe)
Moist Orange Syrup Cake (see recipe)
Moqueca Da Peixe (see recipe)
Noddle Kugel (see recipe)
Oatcakes (see recipe)
Orange Cornmeal Cake (see recipe)
Orecchiete (see recipe)
Ostrich Steak Tartar (see recipe)
Pain Au Lait Bread (see recipe)
Panforte (see recipe)
Panettone (see recipe)
Parmesan And Gorgonzola Cheesecake (see recipe)
Pasta With Anchovy Pesto (see recipe)
Perfect Party Cake (see recipe)
Pesto Muffins (see recipe)
Plain White Bread (see recipe)
Potato Kugel (see recipe)
Rhubarb Cobbler (see recipe)
Rhubarb Meringue Slices (see recipe)
Rhubarb Salée (see recipe)
Rhubarb Upside-Down Pudding (see recipe)
Ricotta Brioche (see recipe)
Rosemary And Vinefruit Bloomer (see recipe)
Scones (see recipe)
Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese Bagels (see recipe)
Smoky Chili Crackers (see recipe)
Stir-Fried Matzo Balls With Bell Pepper (see recipe)
Sweet And Savory Meatballs (see recipe)
Swiss Easter Rice Tart (see recipe)
Swiss Quark Cheese Tart (see recipe)
Swiss Salée A La Crème (see recipe)
Tagliatelle (see recipe)
Tahini Cake (see recipe)
Tasty Lam Roast (see recipe)
Tender Potato Bread (see recipe)
Tex Mex Cornmeal Bread (see recipe)
Tiny Curry Scones (see recipe)
Tiramiù mOusse And Lemon Curd Tart (see recipe)
Toad In The Hole (see recipe)
Upside-Down Honey Cheesecakes (see recipe)
Vanilla & Lemon Cupcakes (see recipe)
Vietnamese Grapefruit & Chicken Salad (see recipe)
Walnut And Ricotta Pesto (see recipe)
Wheat Flour Tortillas (see recipe)
Zesty Ricotta Tart (see recipe)

Happy Easter, Pesach & Spring Dear Friends!