Laid-Back Easter Sunday Dinner
Lexington-Style Grilled Chicken
Three-Cheese Pasta Bake
Oven-Roasted Asparagus
Spinach-and-Strawberry Salad
Double Citrus Tart
Iced Tea
Planning ahead will leave you plenty of time to relax before guests arrive. Just follow these timely tips.
1. Prepare the Double Citrus Tart up to 1 month ahead, omitting the whipped cream and garnish; chill as directed. Remove the metal rim of the tart pan; cover and freeze in a zip-top freezer bag. Thaw overnight in refrigerator; add whipped cream and garnish up to 4 hours before serving.
2. Toast the almonds for the Roasted Asparagus up to 1 month ahead and freeze in a zip-top freezer bag.
3. Stir together the marinade ingredients for Lexington-Style Grilled Chicken up to 1 day ahead; add chicken at least 2 hours ahead or up to 8 hours ahead.
4. Prepare Three-Cheese Pasta Bake up to 1 day ahead; cover and refrigerate. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes before baking.
5. Wash and trim the asparagus up to 1 day ahead, and store in a zip-top bag. Add garlic and olive oil just before roasting.
6. Prepare the salad dressing, the spinach, and the vegetable toppings for the salad up to 1 day ahead; cover and chill. Slice the strawberries up to 3 hours before serving.