Holiday dinners are one of my favorite times to get together with friends and family. Laughing, talking, and sharing stories over good food and drink is such a treasure to me. So when I host a holiday meal, I do a lot of menu planning and prepping to make sure everything tastes delicious.
Normally, side dishes are an after thought at holiday dinners. Turkeys, roasts, and hams are the ones that take center stage at these meals. As for me, I love the side dishes. I take great care in choosing scrumptious, healthy, and simple-to-prepare recipes that taste so good they rival the main course. Here are three delicious Easter side dishes that are sure to be a hit with your friends and family this holiday.
Broccoli with Sun-Dried Tomatoes & Pine Nuts
Photo by Kana Okada
This colorful side dish is as beautiful as it is tasty. The nutrients that come from the broccoli and sun dried tomatoes makes this a healthy and delicious option side for any holiday dinner.
Peas & Pancetta
Photo by Quentin Bacon
Green peas and spring go hand in hand. This easy to prepare side dish marries sweet peas with salty pancetta and savory shallots. This dish tastes great both warm or room temperature so it is great for large dinner parties.
Parmesan Chive Smashed Potatoes
Photo by Quentin Bacon
No holiday dinner table is complete without some kind of potato side dish. This side dish is unique because each person gets their own personal potato that is slightly smashed, slightly crispy, and oh so tasty with Parmesan cheese and fresh chives. This side dish can also be made ahead of time which makes it another great recipe for holiday meal planning.
I have made all three of these recipes, multiple times. In fact, I will be serving two of these side dishes this Easter Sunday. Let me know if you decide to make any of these recipes for your holiday meal.
