Whether the kids are out hunting for Easter eggs (maybe the adults are in on it, too), guests are arriving to help celebrate the day, or everyone is lounging around catching up, keep the masses happy with a delicious snack to nosh on. The weather is warming up and the spring shrubs are in bloom, so there is plenty to celebrate.
Take advantage of the fresh spring produce at the farmers' market to put together a colorful and delicious veggie crudités board with a pea and white bean dip, or top crostini with a bright green snap pea pesto and steamed shrimp. Want something a little more substantial? Try your hand at angel biscuits with spicy honey or pimento cheese deviled eggs—trust us, they won't last long. While snacking and chatting, it's also nice to have a lovely spring cocktail everyone can sip on.
If you need a sweet snack to serve after the main meal of the day or something to offer friends who are just stopping by for a quick hello, we have plenty of ideas for you here. How about whipping up a batch of carrot patch cupcakes or jam-filled flower cookies?
Check out these links for more Easter recipes ideas:
Light and fluffy on the inside and crispy on the outside, what could make a better Easter snack we ask! Get the recipe for Hatch Chile-and-Scallion Hush Puppies.
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Pimento Cheese Bar
Becky Luigart-Stayner for Country Living
Everyone loves pimento cheese but maybe can't agree what the best mix-ins are. Don't fret, set out a bat with all the fixins and people can make their perfect combo. What could be a better Easter snack?
Two loves together again - pimento cheese and deviled eggs. All the southern grannies would be so proud to see you serving these and your guests will thank you!
Need a last minute Easter snack than this is the recipe for you! If your butter is cold to easily spread simply chop it up and pop it in the microwave for about 5 seconds.
Grissini (Italian Breadsticks) with Three Toppings
Becky Luigart-Stayner for Country Living
Choose one flavor or make all three of these crispy breadsticks. Want to make a heavier add snack serve them alongside a selection of meats and cheese.