Going Greek for Easter Dinner

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Nothing says Easter like lamb, spring vegetables, and phyllo nests!  Live it up alla Greek with this delicious menu of Greek Easter favorites.  Your family will feel like they've just gotten off a plane in the Greek Islands when you present them with this Easter feast.  You may just have to prepare it every year because it will be that popular!

Start with the Greek spring vegetables, a palate-pleasing medley of artichokes, carrots, pearl onlions, and green beans sauteed with butter and parsley.  Move on to the main dish, juicy Herb Crusted Leg of Lamb, which will take their breath away.  Accompanied by the Greek Lemon Roasted Potatoes, it's a sure hit.  Finish off on a sweet note with the cute and flaky sweet phyllo nests filled with candy eggs.

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Sweet Phyllo Nests

This gorgeous dessert is surprisingly easy if you pick up pre-shredded phyllo dough (kataifi) at your local Greek grocer. A muffin tin provides the perfect shaping tool for your nests. Afterward, fill them with jelly beans, Cadbury eggs, or pastel peanut M&Ms. Arranged together on a tray, these nests will look stunning, and no one but you will know how easy they were to prepare? Read More

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Greek Lemon Roasted Potatoes

Light and healthy, these potatoes are a delicious alternative to boring and heavy mashed potatoes. Their crispy texture and citrusy flavor will truly make them stand out next to the herb-crusted lamb main dish. The flavor of Greek oregano is a perfect complement to the lemon. If you have leftovers, they're great served cold on top of a leafy green salad. Read More

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Greek Spring Vegetables

This spring vegetable combo dish will boost your guests' immune systems before the inevitable spring cold season sets in. With green beans, carrots, pearl onions, and artichokes, there's a little something for every vegetable-lover on your guest list. Don't rush this dish. Make sure to allow yourself enough time to properly prepare the artichokes. Read More

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Herb Crusted Leg of Lamb

Brandy, lemon juice, garlic and fresh herbs give this lamb dish outstanding reviews. The parsley, rosemary, and oregano infuse the meat with a delicious flavor. Your guests will be thrilled to eat this dish alongside the Greek Spring Vegetables and Greek Lemon Roasted Potatoes above. For a Greek Easter feast, it doesn't get any better than this! Read More

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