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March 20, 2016

Easter Recipes from Around the World

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Many people have recipes they prepare every year at Easter, as a religious or family tradition.  I think some traditional dishes are not always the best tasting though, as it’s more about what they represent than the taste.  Here is a sample of some Easter recipes from around the world which might just inspire you to start a new tradition this year!  I’d like to try some Mammi (see below!), to see if it really tastes as gross as it looks.

Easter Recipes from Around the World

In the US, people traditionally prepare ham, prime rib, chicken or lamb for the main dish, but many families have unique traditional recipes or dishes they prepare.  It is also common to prepare deviled eggs as an appetizer or side dish or a Watergate salad for dessert.   Deviled eggs are my favorite; Watergate salad, not so much!

In Russia, it is traditional to prepare Kulich (Russian Easter Cake) which is usually served with pashka, a sweet, fruity cheese in the shape of a pyramid.  Mmmm…a a pyramid of cheese!

Easter Recipes from Around the World

By Mitrius – Own work, Public Domain

In the UK, roast lamb or baked ham is often served as the main Easter dishes.  Hot cross buns are often served on Good Friday and sharing one of these treats is supposed to cement friendships.  Another common UK tradition is Simnel cake, a fruit cake with marzipan balls to represent the apostles.

Traditional Easter Recipes from Around the World Simnel Cake

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*In Italy, it is traditional to serve  Columba di Pasqua, a candied peel-stuffed cake that is often shaped like a dove.  In Sicily, they commonly prepare a lamb pie. Easter Recipes from Around the World, there are so many!

*In Mexico, it is traditional to serve Capirotada, a spiced bread pudding with raisins, cinnamon, cloves, and cheese.

*In Greece, they prepare a bread called Tsoureki with hardboiled eggs that have been dyed red to represent the blood of Christ.  Not sure about this one, it doesn’t really sound that appetizing.

*In Spain they prepare a bread called Mona de Pascua, basically, a doughnut topped with a hardboiled egg.

*In Germany at Easter time, they eat green foods on Gründonnerstag or “Green Thursday” in Germany.  A common tradition is Chervil soup.

*In Brazil they make Pacoca de Amendoim, a candy treat with peanuts, cassava flour, and sugar.

*In Finland and Sweden they traditionally prepare a dish called Mämmi or Memma made with water, rye flour, molasses, and orange zest. To be honest, it doesn’t sound or look great, but  I’m sure if you have been forced to eat this as a small child, you might get used to it.

Easter Recipes from Around the World

By Tiia Monto – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0

What do you think of my post ‘Easter Recipes from Around the World’?  What’s your favorite Easter food?  Is there anything that your family traditionally prepares that you really can’t stand, possibly like the Finnish dish Mämmi?

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About Kim Delatorre

Kim Delatorre is a mommy to three beautiful, smart kids and wife to an amazing husband of 24 years! She enjoys reading, writing, spending time with her family, and blogging.

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  1. Jerry Marquardt says

    March 28, 2016 at 3:38 pm

    It was so interesting to read how different people celebrate the holiday world-wide. I appreciate your great article on this.

  2. Marcie W. says

    March 28, 2016 at 7:31 am

    I love learning new things about other cultures. I find it all so fascinating.

  3. shannon fowler says

    March 21, 2016 at 8:19 pm

    I knw all about christmas traditions from around the world but I had never really thought about easter traditions. great post!

  4. Janine a says

    March 21, 2016 at 6:33 am

    cool post! fun to read about what other people do around the world

    • Katy says

      March 21, 2016 at 9:01 am

      Thanks Janine! Glad you enjoyed it! ( :

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