Decor, DIY Baskets & What to Serve

Welcome to Come On Over, a Food52 publication about internet hosting life’s huge and little moments. It’s the place we share our private ideas and tips, from modern-day etiquette—sneakers off or sneakers on?—to creating further seating out of each floor of an house. This week, Kelly’s egg-cited for Easter.

Bunnies, egg hunts, the nice (nonetheless brisk) open air, and household time—rising up, Easter at all times felt like the primary actual whisper of spring. As of late, not a lot has modified… besides I hunt my subsequent mimosa fairly than my subsequent egg. Yearly, my husband, our mates, and I take turns internet hosting Easter brunch, and one factor stays the identical: Lamb is at all times on the desk, and I would bust out a haystack or two. Right here’s how I pull all of it collectively.

1. Get Pastel With It

And it was all yellow. And child blue. And inexperienced. Easter screams pastel tablecloths, dishware, and accoutrements that may’t assist (nor ought to they fight) however harken again to less complicated occasions. This Mosser coloured glass set lives rent-free in my thoughts, and I’m planning to decorate it up with some Peeps, recent flowers, bunny paraphernalia, and sweet, clearly.

2. (Spring)Time It Proper

It’s brunch—you’ve obtained the entire day forward. Don’t invite company over at 11 a.m. for those who’ll nonetheless be knee-deep in haystacks. Give your self the complete morning to prep, breathe, and perhaps even take pleasure in a espresso earlier than the doorbell rings.

3. DIY Easter Baskets

Nea from our Check Kitchen made this savory twist on a childhood favourite—an all-grown-up Easter basket, if you’ll. Make them as celebration favors, or let company construct their very own as a enjoyable brunch exercise. Test it out right here.

4. Get Eggy

In additional methods than one! Adorn your unfold with Cadbury’s Mini Eggs, set out plastic eggs for portray, serve up basic deviled eggs, and add a quiche (or two!). It’s brunch, in spite of everything. This leek, lemon, and feta model is at all times a winner—test the opinions for prep ideas.

5. Sip of Spring

Hold issues easy and citrusy (like I do) with a DIY mimosa station. Set out juices like OJ, cranberry, pineapple, and even carrot (!) and let company combine themselves. I obtained this fab tabletop wine cooler so I don’t must preserve going backwards and forwards to the fridge. A lot.

6. Go Out On a Lamb

Easter = lamb to me. The proper excuse for probably the most decadent reduce of meat. I just like the fundamentals of butter and garlic—principally this recipe, however with rosemary as an alternative. Take pleasure in your staple with roasted carrots. Mwah.