Welcome toThrifty. A weekly column where assistant nutrition editor and registered dietitian, Jessica Ball, keeps it real on how to grocery shop on a budget, make healthy meals for one or two, and make earth-friendly choices without overhauling your entire life.Easter is fast approaching. Even though your celebration might look a little different than usual, any reason is a good reason to celebrate and make a festive meal for those you care about. This holiday always reminds me of Easter egg hunts, succulent roasted ham (and, weirdly, it’s the only time I really crave Jell-O). Best of all, the warmer weather means you might be lucky enough to enjoy your meal outside.Easter brunch or dinnercan feel just as special at home as they would at a nice restaurant with a little planning and prep. Here are some holiday favoritesyou should be making, not buying.5 Easter Foods You Should Be Making, Not BuyingMaking these foods at home will help save you money, customize your meal and make the holiday feel extra special—no matter how you are celebrating.Deviled EggsDeviled eggs are an Easter classic. They make for a great brunch side or appetizer to help tide people over until the main event. When you make them at home, you can stick with the classics or choose to get creative with new flavors. We have a recipe for your classic, highly-customizableEaster Deviled Eggs; dial the hot sauce up or down, and choose between your favorite relishes to change the flavor. In addition, crab meat and citrus give theseDeviled Eggs with Crabmeata bright zhush for seafood lovers.QuicheIf you are not into deviled eggs, maybe make a quiche instead. It’s easier to make than you might think, and healthier too. Whether it’s a classicQuiche LorraineorSpinach & Mushroom, you can customize flavors and easily add vegetables for a nutrition boost. Try a crustless quiche, which is perfect for those following a lower-carb diet. You can even make some quiches ahead of time, like ourMake-Ahead Broccoli-Cheddar Quiche, to save you time.Carrot CakeCarrot cake is a classic dessert to go with an Easter celebration. Pack on the vegetables without sacrificing flavor with ourCarrot Cake with Candied Curls. For something less traditional, try ourCarrot Cake Cheesecake. Eating a plant-based diet? We have you covered with thisVegan Carrot Cake with Coconut Cream Frosting. Best of all, all of these options are significantly cheaper than cake from a bakery!Victor ProtasioVeggie SidesTake advantage of seasonal flavors and root vegetables to boost the color and the nutrition of your Easter table. Recipes likeMaple Roasted Carrotswill keep people coming back for more. And what’s a celebration without ourEasy Scalloped Potatoes? Even a simple batch ofroasted root vegetablesadds major flavor and elevates any meal.SouffléLooking for something that will impress your guests (or housemates)? Soufflés look like they require a lot of effort, but are surprisingly easy to make at home. Most soufflés can be prepped a day in advance and baked the day of your celebration to help save you time. Make something rich and savory like ourAsparagus-Goat Cheese Soufflés.The Bottom LineThese Easter foods are worth making from scratch, regardless of how you are celebrating the holiday this year. From delicious appetizers like deviled eggs to a mouthwatering carrot cake dessert, these Easter recipes are better made than bought. Opting for homemade where you can helps you save money and customize flavors and is a thoughtful way to make your celebration feel extra special.
Welcome toThrifty. A weekly column where assistant nutrition editor and registered dietitian, Jessica Ball, keeps it real on how to grocery shop on a budget, make healthy meals for one or two, and make earth-friendly choices without overhauling your entire life.
Easter is fast approaching. Even though your celebration might look a little different than usual, any reason is a good reason to celebrate and make a festive meal for those you care about. This holiday always reminds me of Easter egg hunts, succulent roasted ham (and, weirdly, it’s the only time I really crave Jell-O). Best of all, the warmer weather means you might be lucky enough to enjoy your meal outside.Easter brunch or dinnercan feel just as special at home as they would at a nice restaurant with a little planning and prep. Here are some holiday favoritesyou should be making, not buying.
5 Easter Foods You Should Be Making, Not Buying
Making these foods at home will help save you money, customize your meal and make the holiday feel extra special—no matter how you are celebrating.
Deviled Eggs
Deviled eggs are an Easter classic. They make for a great brunch side or appetizer to help tide people over until the main event. When you make them at home, you can stick with the classics or choose to get creative with new flavors. We have a recipe for your classic, highly-customizableEaster Deviled Eggs; dial the hot sauce up or down, and choose between your favorite relishes to change the flavor. In addition, crab meat and citrus give theseDeviled Eggs with Crabmeata bright zhush for seafood lovers.
Quiche
If you are not into deviled eggs, maybe make a quiche instead. It’s easier to make than you might think, and healthier too. Whether it’s a classicQuiche LorraineorSpinach & Mushroom, you can customize flavors and easily add vegetables for a nutrition boost. Try a crustless quiche, which is perfect for those following a lower-carb diet. You can even make some quiches ahead of time, like ourMake-Ahead Broccoli-Cheddar Quiche, to save you time.
Carrot Cake
Carrot cake is a classic dessert to go with an Easter celebration. Pack on the vegetables without sacrificing flavor with ourCarrot Cake with Candied Curls. For something less traditional, try ourCarrot Cake Cheesecake. Eating a plant-based diet? We have you covered with thisVegan Carrot Cake with Coconut Cream Frosting. Best of all, all of these options are significantly cheaper than cake from a bakery!
Victor Protasio
Veggie Sides
Take advantage of seasonal flavors and root vegetables to boost the color and the nutrition of your Easter table. Recipes likeMaple Roasted Carrotswill keep people coming back for more. And what’s a celebration without ourEasy Scalloped Potatoes? Even a simple batch ofroasted root vegetablesadds major flavor and elevates any meal.
Soufflé
Looking for something that will impress your guests (or housemates)? Soufflés look like they require a lot of effort, but are surprisingly easy to make at home. Most soufflés can be prepped a day in advance and baked the day of your celebration to help save you time. Make something rich and savory like ourAsparagus-Goat Cheese Soufflés.
The Bottom Line
These Easter foods are worth making from scratch, regardless of how you are celebrating the holiday this year. From delicious appetizers like deviled eggs to a mouthwatering carrot cake dessert, these Easter recipes are better made than bought. Opting for homemade where you can helps you save money and customize flavors and is a thoughtful way to make your celebration feel extra special.
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