46 Last-Minute Easter Recipes You Can Make in 30 Minutes
46 Last-Minute Easter Recipes You Can Make in 30 Minutes
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46 Last-Minute Easter Recipes You Can Make in 30 Minutes
cholesterol, 188mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 2g protein
cholesterol, 188mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 2g protein. 3/46 Herbed Feta Dip 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Herbed Feta Dip Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 3 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Guests can’t get enough of this thick, zesty dip that bursts with fresh Mediterranean flavor. The feta cheese and fresh mint complement each other beautifully, creating the perfect sidekick for crunchy carrots, toasted pita chips, sliced baguettes or any other dipper you fancy.—Rebecca Ray, Chicago, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 176 calories, 15g fat (5g saturated fat),
My guests peel rubber getting to the table to munch on these chicken puffs
20mg cholesterol, 361mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein. 4/46 Chicken Puffs 17 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Champion Chicken Puffs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 32 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My guests peel rubber getting to the table to munch on these chicken puffs. The tender bites are made with hassle-free refrigerated crescent rolls and a flavorful chicken and cream cheese filling. —Amber Kimmich, Powhatan, Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1 puff: 67 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 119mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber),
2g protein
2g protein. 5/46 Pasta with Prosciutto 18 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pasta with Prosciutto Recipe photo by Jackie Alpers for Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love quick, simple pasta dishes, and this is one of my favorites. I prepare a tossed green salad while the pasta cooks and serve up a lovely light supper in minutes! —Laura Murphy-Ogden, Charlotte, North Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 461 calories, 16g fat (4g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 802mg sodium, 58g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 22g protein. 6/46 Bing Cherry-Amaretti
When Bing cherries are in season, I make this fruity custard-style fool
Fool Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When Bing cherries are in season, I make this fruity custard-style fool. The sweet cherries and whipped cream balance perfectly with the sour cream. —Mary Ann Lee, Clifton Park, New York Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 323 calories, 19g fat (10g saturated fat), 41mg cholesterol, 26mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (32g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. 7/46 Lemon-Roasted Asparagus 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When it comes
to fixing asparagus, I think it’s hard to go wrong
to fixing asparagus, I think it’s hard to go wrong. The springy flavors in this easy lemon asparagus recipe burst with every bite. —Jenn Tidwell, Fair Oaks, California Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 75 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 154mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable. 8/46 Deviled Eggs 43 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved MARK DERSE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 25 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Herbs lend amazing flavor to these deviled eggs, which truly are the best you can
make! The recipe includes tasty variations that feature bacon, chipotle peppers and crab.—Jesse & Anne Foust, Bluefield, West Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1 stuffed egg half: 73 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 108mg cholesterol, 81mg sodium, 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. 9/46 Spiced Salmon 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This delicious, moist fish is very quick and easy to prepare. It gets a little sweetness from brown sugar, but overall the seasonings are mild and give this dish broad appeal.
Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat
It’s a wonderful way to enjoy healthy salmon.—Donna Reynolds, Innisfail, Alberta Nutrition Facts: 3 ounces cooked salmon: 256 calories, 17g fat (4g saturated fat), 65mg cholesterol, 330mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 0 fiber), 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat. 10/46 Ravishing Radish Salad 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Showcase radishes in all their glory with a fresh, crunchy salad. Herbs and fennel take it up another notch. —Maggie Ruddy, Altoona, Iowa Nutrition Facts: 2/3 cup: 177 calories, 15g fat
Diabetic Exchanges: 3 fat, 1 vegetable
(2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 408mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 fat, 1 vegetable. 11/46 English Trifle 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved English Trifle Recipe photo by Christine Ma for Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 12 servings (1 cup each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Loaded with cake cubes and fruit, an old English trifle is always welcome at a holiday dinner. The creamy, homemade custard is well worth the effort. —Nancy O’Connor, Glen Ridge, New Jersey 12/46 Brie-Leek Tartlets 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Brie-Leek Tartlets Recipe
My family is picky, but everyone loves these little bites
photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 15 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My family is picky, but everyone loves these little bites. I make dozens of them at a time because they’re gone the second I turn my back. —Colleen MacDonald, Port Moody, British Columbia Nutrition Facts: 1 tartlet: 86 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 64mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. 13/46 Almond-Topped Fish 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:
A co-worker gave me this recipe, but I didn’t try it until recently
A co-worker gave me this recipe, but I didn’t try it until recently. What a mistake it was to wait! It’s easier than dipping, coating and frying—and the flavor is outstanding. Once you’ve tried this tender fish, you’ll never go back to fried. —Heidi Kirsch, Waterloo, Iowa Nutrition Facts: 1 fillet: 220 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 74mg cholesterol, 658mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 2 fat. 14/46 Chicken Reuben Roll-Ups 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From
Chock-full of crabmeat, this appetizer feels special,
the Recipe Creator: My Nebraska-native husband loves Reuben sandwiches and anything with chicken, so I combined his two favorites in a fun roll-up. —Ashli Kottwitz, Hermitage, Tennessee Nutrition Facts: 1 roll-up (calculated without additional dressing): 326 calories, 13g fat (4g saturated fat), 89mg cholesterol, 790mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 32g protein. 15/46 Spicy Crab Dip 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 15 min Servings 4 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: With cayenne pepper and hot sauce (both optional), this delicious dip doubles up on the heat. Chock-full of crabmeat, this appetizer feels special,
yet it only takes minutes to prepare
yet it only takes minutes to prepare. —Carol Forcum, Marion, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons: 82 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 133mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. 16/46 Chimichurri Steak 11 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Steak gets a flavor kick from chimichurri. This piquant, all-purpose herb sauce is so versatile, it complements most any grilled meat, poultry or fish. —Laureen Pittman, Riverside, California Nutrition Facts: 3 ounces cooked steak with 3 tablespoons sauce: 336
calories, 26g fat (7g saturated fat), 73mg cholesterol, 462mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 22g protein. 17/46 Carrots Lyonnaise 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Carrots Lyonnaise Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe from a junior high home economics class was brought home by my sister Laurie. My family liked it so much that it became a part of our Christmas dinner tradition. — Elizabeth Plants, Kirkwood, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 128 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 423mg sodium,
14g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 2g protein
14g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 2g protein. 18/46 Zippy Curry Dip 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 10 min Servings about 1 cup Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Everyone eats their vegetables when this creamy dip is served alongside them. The curry flavor gets stronger the longer the dip stands, so I like to make it in advance. —Priscilla Steffke, Wausau, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons: 137 calories, 14g fat (3g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 198mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 19/46 Strawberry Ricotta Bruschetta 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Strawberry Ricotta
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Last-Minute Easter Recipes You Can Make in 30 Minutes2/46 Sauteed Tarragon Radishes 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Sauteed Tarragon Radishes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Who says radishes only belong in salads?
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