Easter Menu Planning Made Simple

The Ultimate Easter Menu Planning Guide + A Delicious Leftover Ham Recipe

Easter is a time for family, celebration, and, of course, delicious food! Whether you’re hosting a large gathering or planning a cozy meal at home, having a solid menu plan can make the day stress-free and enjoyable. With the help of our dry-erase fridge menu planner, you can easily organize your meals, prep ahead of time, and ensure you have all the groceries you need.

Easter Menu Planning Made Simple

Creating a well-thought-out Easter menu doesn’t have to be overwhelming. By using a weekly meal planner like our personalized dry-erase fridge board, you can map out each dish and streamline your grocery shopping. Here’s how:

• Plan Your Main Course: Easter dinner often centers around glazed ham, roast lamb, or herb-roasted chicken. Write it down on your fridge planner so everyone in the household knows what’s coming!

• Side Dishes & Appetizers: Balance your meal with a mix of classic sides like scalloped potatoes, roasted carrots, deviled eggs, and fresh spring salads.

• Desserts & Treats: Easter wouldn’t be complete without sweets! Plan for a carrot cake, lemon bars, or hot cross buns to end the meal on a high note.

• Grocery List Integration: Our dry-erase magnetic grocery list allows you to list out every ingredient needed, reducing last-minute grocery store runs.

• Prep Schedule: Jot down when to marinate, bake, or assemble dishes so you can enjoy the day instead of spending it all in the kitchen.

What to Do with Leftover Ham? This is my favorite recipe! I also can make this into a Non-Dairy Ham and Potato Soup!

After Easter dinner, if you're like us - you’ll likely have leftover ham—and I've got the perfect way to use it! This Ham and Potato Soup is a comforting, easy dish the whole family will love.

Ingredients (Yields 8 servings) :

• 3 1/2 cups yellow diced potatoes (peeled or unpeeled)

• 3 1/4 cups chicken broth 

• 1 1/2 cups of cooked ham

• 1/3 cup diced celery

• 1/3 cup finely diced onion
  

• 1 tsp white pepper

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 5 TBS butter (for non-dairy, use vegan butter instead!)

• 5 TBS flour

• 2 cups milk (for non-dairy, just use coconut milk! You don't notice the different at all!)
  

Instructions:

1. Combine potatoes, broth, ham, celery, and onion in a large pot. Bring to boil. Simmer over medium heat for 10-15 minutes until potatoes are tender. Then add pepper and salt.

2. In separate saucepan. Melt butter over medium-low heat. Add flour; cook and stir until thick, about 1 minute. Whisk in milk; cook and stir until thick, 4 - 5 minutes. 

3. Combine milk mixture with main large pot; cook and stir until warmed through.

4. Serve and Enjoy!

Why Use a Dry-Erase Menu Planner for Meal Planning?

Using a magnetic meal planner for your fridge helps you: ✅ Stay Organized – Visually map out meals for the week. ✅ Reduce Food Waste – Plan recipes like our leftover ham potato soup to use up Easter leftovers. ✅ Save Time & Money – Create a grocery list directly on the planner to avoid unnecessary purchases. ✅ Customize It to Your Needs – Our personalized dry-erase menu boards fit any household style and routine.

With a little preparation and the right tools, your Easter menu will be a breeze. Happy planning and happy Easter!