Here's this year's Easter Menu

(20)

with Tips, Tricks and a Game Plan!
photo and recipe by @lisathompson

Happy Easter! It's time to celebrate warm weather, flowers in bloom, and home-cooked meals enjoyed with friends & family. This year, we celebrate the turn of the seasons with Del Monte®’s Deluxe Gold® Pineapple. Deluxe Gold® Pineapple adds a vibrant color to your Easter spread and a naturally-sweet flavor to dishes.

-The Feedfeed Editorial Team

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THE MENU
 
THE SHOPPING LIST

THE GROCERY LIST
(the must-haves!)

1 (20 ounce) can Del Monte® Deluxe Gold® Pineapple Tidbits

1 3-inch piece fresh ginger

1 3-inch piece fresh turmeric

1 (12 ounce) can non-alcoholic ginger beer

1 liter sparkling water

1 (20 ounce) can Del Monte® Deluxe Gold® Pineapple Slices

2 bunches asparagus

½ pound bacon

2 pounds boneless pork shoulder

3 (20 ounce) cans Del Monte® Deluxe Gold® Pineapple Chunks

1 red onion

1 bunch cilantro

2 limes

12 corn tortillas

1 (10 ounce) can red or green enchilada sauce

4 ounces Mexican style melting cheese (such as queso Oaxaca, queso quesadilla, or monterey jack)

1/ 4 cup crumbled cotija cheese

1/ 2 cup finely shredded unsweetened coconut flakes

5 medium carrots

8 ounces cream cheese

1 head red cabbage

KITCHEN STAPLES
(things we assume you have,
but if not, stock up!)


Olive oil

Bay leaves

Chili powder
Garlic

Neutral oil

Honey

Vanilla extract

All-purpose flour

Walnuts or pecans

Eggs

Milk

Chicken Stock

Cinnamon

Baking powder

Baking soda

Raisins (optional)

White Vinegar

Salt & pepper

THE MENU
TO START 
Pineapple Ginger Punch
 by @lisathompson

This bubbly pineapple punch is sure to put a pep in your step with hints of fresh ginger and turmeric. Want to get a jump on your prep? You can make the purée up to 24 hours in advance, refrigerate, then top with ginger beer and sparkling water when ready to serve. Slices of vibrant Del Monte® Deluxe Gold® Pineapple top each glass and let your guests know it’s time to celebrate! (Want your punch even more punchy? See the full recipe for our spiked punch variation).

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Asparagus Wrapped in Bacon
by @vodkaandbiscuits

This appetizer could not be easier to make! Blanch the asparagus for 2 minutes, wrap it in bacon, and bake. Voilà! A crowd-pleasing dish to kick things off.

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THE MAIN EVENT
Braised Pork Enchiladas with Pineapple Salsa by @lisathompson

Nothing says holiday more than a slow-cooked meal bursting with fresh flavors. Braise pork shoulder with chunks of Del Monte® Deluxe Gold® Pineapple with aromatics until fall-apart tender. The pineapple braised pork is smothered with pineapple enchilada sauce and Mexican-style cheese before it is baked to gooey perfection. Top it off with a bright pineapple salsa just before serving for a pop of sweet, herbaceous flavor.

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DESSERT
Honey Carrot Cake with Pineapple & Cream Cheese Frosting by @lisathompson

They say a party without cake is just a meeting, so don’t be without this Honey Carrot Cake on Easter Sunday. The batter is packed with Del Monte® Deluxe Gold® Pineapple chunks, shredded carrots, toasted pecans or walnuts, shredded coconut, and cinnamon. The cake is garnished with a fluffy pineapple and cinnamon spiked cream cheese frosting, and candied carrot ribbons.
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HOLIDAY BONUS
Naturally Dyed Easter Eggs by @chiliandtonic

Dying egg shells is one of my favorite Easter pastimes. This recipe makes a natural, deep-purple dye with red cabbage and a few pantry items.