Sweet Bread and Golden Eggs: It's Easter (Again)

Did you know that Easter comes twice a year? Well, sort of. Western and Eastern Christians celebrate it on different days, so while one eggs-n-bunny phase is long past, Orthodox Easter is this Sunday. Far more spring-like weather, we say!

In case you're celebrating Easter this weekend, here are a few good Easter recipes from our archive, including Pascha cheese with cherries, golden chocolate eggs, and a traditional sweet bread.

Traditional Easter Menu
• Recipe: Mixed New Potato Salad with Sweet Basil and Shallots
• Recipe: Houska (Czech Easter Bread)
• Recipe: Grated Beet Salad with Blue Cheese
• Recipe: D.I.Y. Horseradish Sauce
• Recipe: Pascha Cheese with Cherries

Easter Activities
• Easter Table Decorations: Putting Egg Cups to Work
• Spring Treat: How To Make Golden Chocolate Easter Eggs
• Tea Eggs for the Holidays
• Eggs, Eggs, and More Eggs: Best Egg Recipes and Products
• Homemade Marshmallow Peeps!
• Huevos Haminados
• Leftover Easter Eggs? Make Egg Salad

Comments (2)

Thank you for posting this! My boyfriend is Russian Orthodox and this is just the reminder I need to surprise him with something. Orthodox fasting for lent is more strict than the Catholic fasting I grew up with, so I'm sure he would love a homemade treat!

posted by J-fer Rose on April 25th 2008 at 2:24pm
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Oh yes, my Orthodox friends have such a crazy feast on Pascha it makes me wonder if the fast is worth it. Such a cool picture and rhythm to the calendar.

posted by faith on April 25th 2008 at 5:37pm
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