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March 28, 2019

Easter Dinner For Two Menu

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Not hosting a huge Easter this year? You’re in luck because here is your ultimate guide to Easter Dinner For Two! Menu includes recipes for two and small batch recipes of your favorite Easter dishes.


Not hosting a huge Easter this year? You're in luck because here is your ultimate guide to Easter Dinner For Two! Menu includes recipes for two and small batch recipes of your favorite Easter dishes

I see you.

For the past few months, you’ve been beaten over the head with vibrant images of giant whole hams and rack of lamb.

You read article after article about how to host a big Easter dinner, how to roast a giant 20 pound ham, how to survive the holidays with your drunk Cousin John.

But the truth is, this year you’re only cooking Easter Dinner For Two. Maybe it’s only you and your significant other. Maybe it’s only you and your roommate. Or maybe you simply don’t have a huge family to invite.

Where do you even begin prepping all of this food? It’s not fair for you to skip Easter because you can’t eat a whole ham.

Everyone deserves a plate of ham, scalloped potatoes, green beans, and gravy for the holidays.

I got you. I’ve been scaling down recipes for years. And it’s about time I put it all together as a comprehensive menu for cooking Easter For Two.

This isn’t meant to be a full menu; rather, I’m giving you choices to pick and choose. It’s like one of those build your own adventures books but with food!


The list of recipes is at the bottom, but here is a break down of what you can expect:


Strawberry Vanilla Sangria with white wine

Drinks

With all of the cooking going on, drinks definitely don’t have to be complicated. In fact, it can be as simple as opening a bottle of wine and pouring.

Not sure about finishing a whole bottle? Most companies now make 4-packs of wine in little bottles, which is about 1-2 glasses.

Not a wine drinker? Serve a sparkling non-alcoholic drink, such as grape or apple juice.


Honey Glazed Ham Steak Dinner For Two served with pineapple

The Main Dish

Easter dinner is practically synonymous with ham, but when it’s only two of you, roasting a whole ham is way too much food; the smallest whole ham is about 10 pounds if you’re lucky.

However you can still have your ham and eat it too by serving a honey glazed ham steak for two.

Another pork idea is Pork Roast For Two made in the oven or Instant Pot Pork Roast For Two.

Want to make lamb for Easter? Make this Lamb Chop Dinner For Two complete with a pan sauce on top.

Need a vegetarian main course? Artichoke Olive Quiche makes a filling and delicious dinner! It can also be made ahead of time then reheated right before serving.


Side Dishes

Personally I think Easter side dishes are the best part! As much as it pains me to say this, the best way to keep leftovers to a minimum for two people is limit the side dishes. I know, I know. Blasphemy you say!

The good news is most of these side dish recipes make roughly 4 servings (2 helpings each), so if there are any you don’t make for Easter, make them throughout the weekend.

Don’t forget the gravy! You can make either homemade gravy without meat drippings or pan gravy with drippings.


Carrot Cake Skillet Cake with vanilla glaze

Desserts

Of course no dinner is complete without dessert! If you love dessert but there’s only two of you, you don’t have to give it up! Make mini pies or skip the crust and eat the filling (my favorite part if you ask me.

This 6 inch Small Carrot Cake recipe and Carrot Cake Cupcakes (Small Batch) are perfect for Easter dessert.


French Onion Dip Deviled Eggs for summer picnics

Leftover Easter Eggs

Did you dye Easter eggs this year and now have leftover hard boiled eggs? You’re now one step closer to making deviled eggs and macaroni salad!

Easter Dinner For Two Menu

Not hosting a huge Easter this year? You're in luck because here is your ultimate guide to Easter Dinner For Two! Menu includes recipes for two and small batch recipes of your favorite Easter dishes.

Strawberry Vanilla Sangria

Strawberry Vanilla Sangria

Chill out with this easy Strawberry Vanilla Sangria recipe made with white wine, fresh strawberries, and vanilla bean.

Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Puff Pastry Tart

Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Puff Pastry Tart

Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Puff Pastry Tart with a Parmesan ricotta cheese filling is a delicate, flakey appetizer to celebrate spring and Easter.

Honey Butter Dinner Roll Recipe (Small Batch)

Honey Butter Dinner Roll Recipe (Small Batch)

Honey Butter Dinner Roll Recipe (Small Batch) is made from scratch using yeast then brushed with homemade honey butter on top.

Small Batch Hot Cross Buns

Small Batch Hot Cross Buns

These Small Batch Hot Cross Buns made from scratch are homemade spiced sweet buns made with yeast and raisins then marked with a cross on top for Easter.

Lamb Chop Dinner For Two

Lamb Chop Dinner For Two

This easy pan fried Lamb Chop Dinner For Two with a homemade pan sauce comes together quickly for a delicious home-cooked meal for Easter and Christmas.

Pork Roast Dinner For Two

Pork Roast Dinner For Two

Enjoy a classic Sunday dinner for two without the leftovers by cooking Pork Roast For Two in the oven with vegetables and gravy.

Instant Pot Pork Roast For Two (Dinner For Two)

Instant Pot Pork Roast For Two (Dinner For Two)

Looking for a faster way to cook a pork loin roast? Learn how to make Instant Pot Pork Roast For Two with vegetables and gravy.

Artichoke Olive Quiche

Artichoke Olive Quiche

Artichoke Olive Quiche filled with artichoke hearts, green pimento olives, and roasted red pepper baked in a homemade pie crust

Easy Cheesy Stovetop Scalloped Potatoes

Easy Cheesy Stovetop Scalloped Potatoes

Homemade Easy Cheesy Stovetop Scalloped Potatoes from scratch in a cheddar cheese sauce to save oven space.

Garlic Parmesan Au Gratin Potatoes

Garlic Parmesan Au Gratin Potatoes

Plenty of garlic and cheese in this Garlic Parmesan Au Gratin Potatoes recipe with layers of thinly sliced potatoes, Parmesan cheese, and garlic.

Garlic Mashed Potatoes For Two

Garlic Mashed Potatoes For Two

Tired of leftover mashed potatoes? Learn how to scale them down with creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes For Two!

Homemade Gravy (Without Meat Drippings)

Homemade Gravy (Without Meat Drippings)

Homemade Gravy Without Meat Drippings is an easy from scratch gravy recipe made without meat drippings so you don’t have to wait for the meat to be done.

Homemade Pan Gravy With Drippings

Homemade Pan Gravy With Drippings

Homemade Pan Gravy With Drippings is an easy from scratch gravy recipe made with pan drippings so you can make a delicious sauce for your roasted meat. Make it for Sunday Supper or for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner.

Green Beans with Almonds and Olives

Green Beans with Almonds and Olives

Looking for an easy small batch side dish? Learn how to make these healthy Green Beans with Almonds and Olives!

Small Carrot Cake Recipe

Small Carrot Cake Recipe

This 6 inch Small Carrot Cake recipe with pineapple, coconut, walnuts, and raisins is a super moist carrot cake for two from scratch decorated with homemade cream cheese frosting.

Carrot Cake Cupcakes (Small Batch)

Carrot Cake Cupcakes (Small Batch)

These Carrot Cake Cupcakes (Small Batch) recipe with
pineapple, coconut, walnuts, and raisins is a super moist carrot cake from scratch decorated with homemade cream cheese frosting.

Carrot Cake Skillet Cake

Carrot Cake Skillet Cake

Moist one layer Carrot Cake Skillet Cake with a homemade vanilla glaze makes a quick and easy dessert for when you’re short on time but still need to impress.

Toasted Coconut Skillet Cakes

Toasted Coconut Skillet Cakes

These Toasted Coconut Skillet Cakes with coconut milk are so tender and moist, you don’t need to add frosting on top!

Cadbury Creme Egg Milkshake

Cadbury Creme Egg Milkshake

Your favorite Cadbury creme egg dessert in milkshake form! Chocolate ice cream and homemade fondant cream blended together for a sinful Cadbury Creme Egg Milkshake, just in time for Easter.

French Onion Dip Deviled Eggs

French Onion Dip Deviled Eggs

Kick up your classic deviled eggs a notch with these creamy French Onion Dip Deviled Eggs packed full of caramelized onion.

Amish Macaroni Salad

Amish Macaroni Salad

No picnic is complete without Amish Macaroni Salad! This recipe is similar to Walmart’s Amish Macaroni Salad with a dressing made of mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, sugar, and smoked paprika.

Amish Potato Salad

Amish Potato Salad

Liven up your picnic side dishes with Amish Potato Salad – a twist on traditional potato salad with a creamy dressing using yellow mustard, vinegar, and a little bit of sugar.

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  1. Lisa | Garlic & Zest says

    March 29, 2019 at 10:55 AM

    My daughter has graduated from college and is on her own now, so it actually is just two of us. This is such a helpful post — cause, you’re right — a 10 pound ham is just too much!

    Reply
    • Carla says

      March 30, 2019 at 10:32 AM

      Yes I get a lot of parents telling me they’re empty nesters now, so they’re looking for these types of recipes. Let me know if you try anything!

      Reply
  2. Jacqueline Debono says

    March 29, 2019 at 12:01 PM

    Wow some of these recipes sound mouth watering. Olive and artichoke quiche! Yes please! Here inItaly lamb is traditional at Easter so that’s a bit easier if you are two (hello lamb chops) But ham steaks are a good idea. My hubby loves ham. He’d really enjoy those ham steaks!

    Reply
    • Carla says

      March 30, 2019 at 10:33 AM

      I personally do lamb myself, but I know ham is the biggest challenge for most people. If you try this recipe, let me know what you and your hubby think!

      Reply
  3. Liz says

    April 5, 2019 at 1:13 PM

    So many great recipes! Now that I am an empty-nester, these recipes are perfect!
    Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Carla says

      April 7, 2019 at 10:24 AM

      Let me know if you try anything!

      Reply
  4. Terri Gregory says

    March 26, 2020 at 5:33 PM

    This is just fantastic! I’ll definitely try the little carrot cake recipe, and a bunch of the others! Thanks for doing this.

    Reply
    • Carla says

      March 27, 2020 at 10:43 AM

      You’re welcome! Let me know what you think if you try any of the recipes.

      Reply
  5. Chrissy says

    April 3, 2020 at 4:21 PM

    This is great – thank you! Very helpful this year, since we won’t be able to see family.

    Reply
    • Carla says

      April 3, 2020 at 4:28 PM

      Happy to help! Happy Easter!

      Reply

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