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Cool and Casual Easter Luncheon

Shrimp Shooters

This refreshing appetizer, inspired by a recipe from chef Robert St. John's book A Southern Palate, showcases Gulf Coast shrimp.

Shrimp Shooters Photo by: Photo: Ralph Anderson; Styling: Marian Cooper Cairns

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup white balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons grated lemon rind
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce
  • 1 1/2 pounds peeled, large cooked shrimp
  • Romaine lettuce heart leaves

Preparation

1. Whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and next 5 ingredients in a large bowl.

2. Place cooked shrimp and vinaigrette mixture in a large zip-top plastic freezer bag. Seal and chill at least 8 hours or up to 24 hours, turning bag occasionally.

3. Arrange lettuce leaves in 8 (6- to 8-oz.) glasses. Spoon shrimp mixture evenly into glasses.

Note: Vinaigrette may be prepared ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 1 week. Let vinaigrette come to room temperature, and whisk before adding cooked shrimp.

Southern Living JUNE 2007

Sweet Orange-Glazed Ham

Make a second recipe of this delicious glaze, and heat in a saucepan to serve with the sliced ham, if desired.

Sweet Orange-Glazed Ham

Ingredients

  • 1 (3- to 4-pound) fully cooked boneless ham
  • 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup prepared mustard
  • 5 tablespoons orange juice

Preparation

Score ham in a diamond pattern, if desired. Place ham in an aluminum foil-lined roasting pan.

Stir together brown sugar, mustard, and orange juice; pour over ham.

Bake at 350° for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest portion registers 140°, basting ham every 30 minutes with glaze.

Remove ham, and let stand 15 minutes before slicing. Serve with remaining glaze.

Note: For testing purposes only, we used Hormel Cure 81 Famous Boneless Ham.

Southern Living NOVEMBER 2002

Cajun Mustard

This mustard can be stored in an airtight container in refrigerator up to 3 days.

Cajun Mustard

Ingredients

  • 1/2 (8-oz.) jar spicy brown mustard
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped green onions
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce
  • 1 teaspoon honey

Preparation

1. Stir together spicy brown mustard and remaining ingredients. Serve immediately, or cover and chill until ready to serve. Store in an airtight container in refrigerator up to 3 days.

Note: For testing purposes only, we used Gulden's Spicy Brown Mustard.

Southern Living JULY 2008

Southern-Style Potato Salad

This classic potato salad is perfect for cookouts, family reunions, and holiday gatherings. 

Southern-Style Potato Salad

Ingredients

  • 4 pounds potatoes (about 4 large)
  • 3 hard-cooked eggs, grated
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup celery, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
  • 1 tablespoon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 1/2 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • Garnishes: chopped fresh parsley, grape tomatoes

Preparation

Cook potatoes in boiling water to cover 40 minutes or until tender; drain and cool. Peel potatoes, and cut into 1-inch cubes.

Stir together potatoes and eggs.

Stir together mayonnaise and next 7 ingredients; gently stir into potato mixture. Cover and chill. Sprinkle with bacon just before serving. Garnish, if desired.

Southern Living SEPTEMBER 2004

Marinated Asparagus

Marinate cooked asparagus in olive oil seasoned with sugar, white balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes for a flavorful way to serve this popular vegetable.

Marinated Asparagus

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds fresh asparagus
  • 3/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/2 cup white balsamic vinegar
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Preparation

Snap off tough ends of asparagus, and cook asparagus in boiling water to cover 3 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender; drain.

Plunge asparagus into ice water to stop the cooking process; drain. Arrange asparagus in a 13- x 9-inch baking dish.

Whisk together olive oil, sugar, balsamic vinegar, garlic, and red pepper flakes until well blended; pour over asparagus. Cover and chill 8 hours. Drain before serving.

Southern Living NOVEMBER 2002

Green Bean, Walnut, and Feta Salad

Green Bean, Walnut, and Feta Salad

Ingredients

  • 1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
  • 3/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 1/2 pounds fresh green beans
  • 1 small purple onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 (4-ounce) package crumbled feta cheese

Preparation

Bake walnuts in a shallow pan at 350°, stirring occasionally, 5 to 10 minutes or until toasted; set aside.

Combine oil and next 5 ingredients; cover and chill.

Cut green beans into thirds, and arrange in a steamer basket over boiling water. Cover and steam 15 minutes or until green beans are crisp-tender. Immediately plunge green beans into cold water to stop cooking process; drain and pat dry.

Combine walnuts, beans, onion, and cheese in a large bowl; toss well. Cover and chill.

Pour oil mixture over bean mixture 1 hour before serving; toss just before serving.

Southern Living NOVEMBER 1996

Honey Yeast Rolls

There are not many things tastier than a hot-from-the-oven buttered yeast roll. This is an updated recipe of an old-fashioned southern favorite that is sweetened with honey and will melt in your mouth.

Honey Yeast Rolls Photo by: Photo: Beth Dreiling; Styling: Rose Nguyen

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup warm water (100° to 110°)
  • 1 (1/4-oz.) envelope active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 3/4 cups milk
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted and cooled
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 3 teaspoons salt
  • 6 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup honey

Preparation

1. Combine first 3 ingredients in a small bowl, and let stand 5 minutes or until mixture bubbles.

2. Meanwhile, heat milk in a saucepan over medium heat 3 to 5 minutes or until 100° to 110°.

3. Stir together warm milk, eggs, and next 3 ingredients in bowl of a heavy-duty electric stand mixer, blending well. Add yeast mixture, stirring to combine. Gradually add 5 cups flour, beating at medium speed, using paddle attachment. Beat 3 minutes. Cover with plastic wrap, and let stand 1 hour.

4. Uncover dough, and add remaining 1 1/2 cups flour, beating at medium speed 5 minutes. (Dough will be sticky.) Transfer to a lightly greased large mixing bowl. Cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm place (85°), free from drafts, 1 hour or until doubled in bulk.

5. Punch down dough. Turn dough out on a well-floured surface, and roll into 28 (2 1/2-inch) balls (about 1/4 cup dough per ball). Place balls in 4 lightly greased 9-inch pans (7 balls per pan). Cover and let rise in a warm place (85°), free from drafts, 1 hour or until doubled in bulk.

6. Stir together 1/2 cup softened butter and 1/4 cup honey.

7. Bake rolls at 400° for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown. Brush tops with honey butter. Serve with remaining honey butter.

Note: To freeze, place baked rolls in zip-top plastic freezer bags, and freeze up to two months. Let thaw at room temperature. Reheat, if desired.

Southern Living MAY 2007

Banana Pudding Pie

Treat your family to a delicious dessert recipe tonight. Use ripe bananas in this pudding recipe for the best, sweetest flavor.

Hang on to your egg yolks in this pudding recipe--you'll be using them in the Vanilla Cream Filling.

Banana Pudding Pie

Ingredients

  • 1 (12-oz.) box vanilla wafers, divided
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 2 large bananas, sliced
  • Vanilla Cream Filling
  • 4 egg whites
  • 1/2 cup sugar

Preparation

1. Set aside 30 vanilla wafers; pulse remaining vanilla wafers in a food processor 8 to 10 times or until coarsely crushed. (Yield should be about 2 1/2 cups.) Stir together crushed vanilla wafers and butter until blended. Firmly press on bottom, up sides, and onto lip of a 9-inch pieplate.

2. Bake at 350° for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to a wire rack, and let cool 30 minutes or until completely cool.

3. Arrange banana slices evenly over bottom of crust. Prepare Vanilla Cream Filling, and spread half of hot filling over bananas; top with 20 vanilla wafers. Spread remaining hot filling over vanilla wafers. (Filling will be about 1/4 inch higher than top edge of crust.)

4. Beat egg whites at high speed with an electric mixer until foamy. Add sugar, 1 Tbsp. at a time, beating until stiff peaks form and sugar dissolves. Spread meringue evenly over hot filling, sealing the edges.

5. Bake at 350° for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven, and let cool 1 hour on a wire rack or until completely cool. Coarsely crush remaining 10 vanilla wafers, and sprinkle evenly over top of pie. Chill 4 hours.

Note: For testing purposes only, we used Nabisco Nilla Wafers.

Southern Living FEBRUARY 2007

Formal Menu Top Cool and Casual Easter Luncheon

Shrimp Shooters

Sweet Orange-Glazed Ham

Cajun Mustard

Southern-Style Potato Salad

Marinated Asparagus

Green Bean, Walnut, and Feta Salad

Honey Yeast Rolls

Banana Pudding Pie

Southern Living

Formal Menu Bottom

Shopping List for Cool and Casual Easter Luncheon

Make everything ahead, then sit back and chill! A few finishing touches bring these warm-weather favorites to the table in style. (Serves 8)

Shopping List:

Baking

  • 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
  • 1 (1/4-oz.) envelope active dry yeast

Dairy

  • 3 hard-cooked eggs, grated
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 3/4 cups milk
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted and cooled
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted

Meat

  • 1 (3- to 4-pound) fully cooked boneless ham

Other

  • 1/4 cup warm water (100° to 110°)
  • 1 (12-oz.) box vanilla wafers, divided

Produce

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons grated lemon rind
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped green onions
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 4 pounds potatoes (about 4 large)
  • 1/4 cup celery, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons onion, finely chopped
  • 2 pounds fresh asparagus
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 2 large bananas, sliced

Spices

  • 2/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup white balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 (8-oz.) jar spicy brown mustard
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 3/4 cup olive oil
  • 3/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey

Recipe List

Shrimp Shooters

Sweet Orange-Glazed Ham

Cajun Mustard

Southern-Style Potato Salad

Marinated Asparagus

Green Bean, Walnut, and Feta Salad

Honey Yeast Rolls

Banana Pudding Pie

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