3 Easter menu ideas from Olliffe
Easter Sunday is just over a week away, so the Olliffe team is busy preparing all of your holiday orders. We’re also looking forward to some delicious local food and quality time with our own families over the holiday weekend. We hope that whatever your plans are, you get to enjoy the same!
As you plan your Easter dinner, here are a few ideas to get you started. You can also peruse our Easter menu on our website or speak to one of our expert butchers in store. For personalized recommendations or assistance, please contact us—we’d be glad to help.
A classic roast turkey dinner
Whether it’s Christmas, Thanksgiving or Easter, you can’t go wrong with a classic roast turkey dinner with all of the fixings. Start with a fresh whole Ontario turkey from Olliffe or one of our innovative ReadySetRoast turkeys that have been expertly de-boned for your convenience. Make sure you’ve prepared stuffing and gravy (or ordered them from our prepared foods menu). Finally, make some creamy mashed potatoes and a few side dishes. Here are some recipe links to inspire you.
- Green beans with lemon and garlic
- Roasted sweet potatoes
- Brown sugar glazed carrots
- Simple buttered peas
Smoked ham with scalloped potatoes
Many families enjoy a smoked ham for Easter dinner every year, and with good reason—it’s a delicious, easy-to-prepare meal that the whole family will love. This year, we have country-style smoked ham and Black Forest hams available. Here are a few recipes to help inspire your menu, starting with a classic side dish.
Prime rib with elegant side dishes
There’s nothing like a delectable aged prime rib roast shared with family and friends. We also love an Ontario beef tenderloin roast on a holiday Sunday, or a Frenched pork rib roast. And that’s only a few of the delicious roasts we have available—you can take your pick! We recommend serving these dishes with gravy, fresh dinner rolls and a few elevated side dishes—here are some suggestions.
- Hasselback potatoes
- Roasted parsnips
- Creamed brussels sprouts
- Garlic parm gnocchi
- Garlic button mushrooms
Final reminders–and a special offer
Now that you’ve got your Easter dinner planned, here are a few practical reminders. First, please pre-order your turkey, ham or roast if you haven’t already—this ensures that you get the products you want in the size/weight you need for your holiday dinner. Easter items will be available from March 20th-30th (lamb & turkeys will not be available until March 22nd), and delivery will be available from March 26th-29th. Please select a date within these windows at checkout. Our Easter products will be online until March 26th. If you have any questions or require assistance, just ask! We'd be glad to help.
One more thing before you go—don’t forget that when you order a fresh local turkey from Olliffe this Easter season, you’ll get a coupon for 25% off a 12 pack of our bestselling Andy’s Steak Burgers—just in time for BBQ season. This offer applies to anyone who orders a fresh whole turkey (including our ReadySetRoast turkeys) by April 2, 2024. Coupons will be sent by email on April 5th and be valid until May 19, 2024. Consider it a token of appreciation for shopping local this Easter! Thanks very much—we look forward to being a part of your family’s holiday meal.