EASTER 2025...A VINTAGE MENU

It's the first holiday of the year, that we can celebrate
and decorate for Spring as we honor Easter Sunday
and all the promise that it brings to each of us....

This year, I found my inspiration from others
that post on social media, along with one of my
favorite heirloom recipes from Mother and both
of my Grandmothers.....



We will come together as a family to celebrate the rebirth
and new life that comes each spring....

I came across the Ham Tetrazzini from Jamie Cooks It Up....
I have made many of her recipes which are always delicious!

One Pan Ham Tetrazzini

Next is a squash casserole recipe featured
by Brenda Gantt who resides in Andalusia, Alabama
and has authored three cookbooks.

Ms. Brenda runs her own Bed and Breakfast 
in Andalusia called the Cottle House.
I so enjoy visiting with her on Facebook and You Tube!
Her recipe is called Squash Alabama!

Now, if you are southern, you know that
those marvelous FLUFF jello salads have been
served by the best cooks for the holidays way back
from the early 1950's....
They could be found on every dining table
for special occasions served in pretty cut crystal bowls....
so, this Easter we are going to enjoy
a Mandarin Orange Pineapple salad.....

I am also including the family favorite of
Crescent Roll Loaf...
my mother-in-law served this often
which is where I learned it from!
Requires two rolls of crescent roils, a stick of butter
and a pretty loaf pan....

And, I am featuring a Chocolate Chip Chess Pie
for our sweet ending....another southern favorite
as opposed to my normal Carrot Cake or Coconut Cake...

To compliment this wonderful dinner...
a refreshing ice cold tea with lemon will be served....

We have sweet memories of the past of egg hunts
and Easter baskets full of goodies....
our group will be smaller this year, as
family is scattered...but we all will be 
honoring Easter with loved ones and 
fabulous dinners in the formal dining rooms....

Easter Day,Jackson, Mississippi 1987
in the backyard of my parents home......

EASTER SUNDAY