Orthodox Easter Brunch

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Main Dish - European

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Greek Easter Eggs

Greek children dye red Easter eggs, to commemorate the blood of the Crucifixion. Instead of using artificial dyes, make your red Easter eggs the traditional way: with onion skins! Boil red onion skins in a vinegar solution, and it creates a dye that will turn your boiled eggs various shades of red. Use them for decoration or a lovely Paskha bread.

RecipeSavants - Tsoureki: A Greek Easter Bread

Starter - Other

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Tsoureki: A Greek Easter Bread

No Orthodox Easter brunch would be complete without the traditional Paskha loaf, which the Greeks call tsoureki. It is a delightful yeast bread that is infused with orange and mahlab, a Mediterranean spice derived from wild cherry pits. The dough is braided and gets a red egg in it before baking. Serve it with a sweet cream cheese spread.

RecipeSavants - Greek Egg-Lemon Chicken Soup

Side Dish - European

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Greek Egg-Lemon Chicken Soup

Delight the palates of your family and guests with this refreshing soup appetizer from Greece. As you stew the chicken, veggies, and fragrant herbs, they create a delicate, flavorful broth. The orzo is cooked in the broth, along with a thickener of eggs and fresh lemon zest.

RecipeSavants - Greek Roast Leg Of Lamb With Potatoes

Main Dish - European

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Greek Roast Leg Of Lamb With Potatoes

Introduce your family to the succulent taste of lamb, which is a common protein in Middle Eastern cuisine. This Greek-inspired recipe features a bone-in leg of lamb that is marinated overnight in wine, citrus juices, and aromatic herbs. The meat is surrounded with potato wedges and roasted in a savory sauce. It is a lovely dish for Orthodox Easter.

RecipeSavants - Greek Oven-Roasted Potatoes

Side Dish - European

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Greek Oven-Roasted Potatoes

This easy oven roasted potato recipe comes together with very little work. The secret is to preheat your sheet tray while the oven is preheating. This ensures a crispy and golden brown potato that is super tender on the inside.

Side Dish - European

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Spanakopita

When you visit a Greek restaurant, you will often find spanakopita, a savory pie made with buttery filo dough, spinach, and tangy feta cheese. The spinach is lightly sautéed with onions and spices and is layered with a hearty ricotta mixture between layers of phyllo . It bakes to a gorgeous golden brown and can be cut into squares or pie slices.

RecipeSavants - Horiatiko Psomi: Greek Crusty Country Bread

Dessert - European

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Horiatiko Psomi: Greek Crusty Country Bread

While the Paskha loaf is usually reserved for dessert, you may want a denser Greek bread to serve with the other courses of your brunch. This hearty bread has a consistency like sourdough bread, with a sweet kiss of honey. Serve your guests slices of this delightfully crusty bread to dip into the flavorful meat juices of the roast lamb.