As a Catholic, I am partaking in a peaceful week of reflection, penance and fasting as we prepare for Christ’s resurrection on Easter Sunday. The traditional name given to this week is Holy Week. It starts with Palm Sunday, followed by Holy Thursday, and Good Friday. I love the services and the quiet reflective quality that this week brings. Followed by a joyous Easter celebration with family and friends.
Here are some simple meals so you, too, can have a little easier week, regardless if you are celebrating Easter or not.
Holy Thursday – Crock Pot Bolognese Sauce – one of my family’s favorites. I used John Crows Grass feed beef for this recipe and have included a simple recipe to make your own non-dairy Parmesan (so good!) and Italian spice mix – Two flavorings worth having in your panty.
Good Friday – A day we abstain from meat. This Crock Pot meal – Sweet potato, Kale, Coconut Curry soup – is very filling and so flavorful. The big bonus is that it can be cooking while you attend the services.
Easter Sunday – Yea! A joyful day full of praise, singing and celebrating with family and friends. We traditionally have Glazed Ham with Pineapple-Mustard Sauce.
I’ll also include a spring salad filled with detoxing ingredients and tossed with my new favorite Ginger Miso Dressing. This sweet salad dressing complements the savory flavor of the ham.
And for dessert? It wouldn’t be spring without Carrot Cake!
I tweaked an old family recipe and made it gluten free. I always try to have at least one gluten free dessert available to my guests. This one is healthier and tastes great! My kids loved it and even gave thumbs up on the non-dairy cream cheese icing (only one of them could detect something “different” in the icing and she still inhaled it).
I hope you enjoy these recipes as we welcome spring and celebrate Easter.
Blessings to you and your families!