Easter Brunch Menu - Southern Living

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On the Menu

What better way to celebrate than with soft spring colors, seasonal blooms, and balmy breezes.

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Watercress-Buttermilk Soup

Look for watercress with small, bright green leaves and thin stems to make this peppery cold soup.

Recipe: Watercress-Buttermilk Soup

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Asparagus, Orange, and Lentil Salad

Pink lentils add pretty color and texture to this salad. Cook them al dente (like pasta) so they remain firm when tossed with the dressing. To accentuate the textures in this salad, layer oranges and fennel on a platter, then top with asparagus and lentils.

Recipe: Asparagus, Orange, and Lentil Salad

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Cornmeal-Chive Biscuits

Press straight down with a biscuit cutter or glass for higher rising biscuits. If you twist the cutter, you'll seal the edges of the dough and the biscuits won't bake as tall.

Recipe: Cornmeal-Chive Biscuits

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Pepper Jelly and Ginger Glazed Ham

You can use any supermarket bone-in or semi-boneless smoked ham for this recipe, but choose one brined in natural juices. Or order from one of our favorite small Southern producers. (For a list, visit southernliving.com/ham).

Recipe: Pepper Jelly and Ginger Glazed Ham

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Scalloped Potato and Herb Tart

Thinly sliced russet potatoes absorb the richly flavored custard as it bakes and give this quiche its layered texture.

Recipe: Scalloped Potato and Herb Tart

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Jasmine-Buttermilk-Panna Cotta with Berry Sauce

The key to making these easy desserts is to soften the unflavored gelatin in cold water before dissolving in a hot liquid.

Recipe: Jasmine-Buttermilk-Panna Cotta with Berry Sauce

Set the Table for Easter Brunch

On the Menu

Watercress-Buttermilk Soup

Asparagus, Orange, and Lentil Salad

Cornmeal-Chive Biscuits

Pepper Jelly and Ginger Glazed Ham

Scalloped Potato and Herb Tart

Jasmine-Buttermilk-Panna Cotta with Berry Sauce