Of course, it is and remains Thanksgiving the American holiday par excellence, but also at Easter The party-loving Americans show what mood (and especially the typical Easter food ) at its best. Classic egg hunt, typical American parades and of course a multi-course menu in a class of its own – in the USA, Easter is an experience that you can look forward to every year – and not just because of the typical Easter meal.
Take a look with us at the Highlights from traditional American Easter cuisine of the US states & cities and let yourself be surprised by the diverse delicacies.
Alabama – people like to eat chocolate at Easter
Alabama is a insider tip among chocolate fans and has some of the most popular chocolate shops all over America. It is hardly surprising that the locals have a special fondness for the chocolate Easter bunnies For heartier dishes, the residents of the state like to use American Easter meals seafood which they can get themselves thanks to a small coast on the Gulf of Mexico. A special Easter highlight is Cheddar Scallop Potatoes , a potato gratin with plenty of cheddar cheese and mussels.
Alaska – boiled eggs as a traditional Easter meal
Not surprisingly, given the location and climate, the inhabitants and the American cuisine in the far north The USA is usually rather down-to-earth. Nevertheless, the Americans here also enjoy the traditional Easter meal. American classics from Alaskan Easter cuisine are boiled eggs, tastefully spiced up, for example as deviled eggs with delicious mayonnaise or aioli variations . Our Scallion Aioli based on fresh spring onions or the spicy Habanero Mango Aioli .
Also popular (not only at Easter), as could be expected given the proximity to Canada, are freshly baked Pancakes . For a pleasant fruity touch, the desserts are often orange extract which not only brings a fine aroma, but also goes particularly well with the sweetness of pure maple syrup harmonizes.
Hawaii – exotic cuisine meets traditional Easter meal
The Hawaiian cuisine is an absolute treasure trove of culinary highlights from suckling pig to traditional Lūʻau to Asian-inspired poke bowls (you can find more Hawaiian dishes in our Blog on the topic ). Hawaiian cuisine also has a lot to offer for the traditional Easter meal. Particularly popular on the small islands in the Pacific during the Easter holidays is, for example, with brown sugar glazed fish (usually salmon) on a bed of rice, served with fresh vegetables.
California – American Easter meal typically German
Anyone who spends Easter in California will probably feel a little bit like home, because like us, Californians typically like to serve delicious Easter meals. Lamb . The classic variant is of course the Roast Lamb , served with onions, herbs and strong Garlic .
And just like in Alabama, Californians don’t want to miss out on sweet chocolate treats at the traditional Easter meal. Luckily, Californians have the specialties from the Guittard Chocolate Company Always have the right baking ingredients on hand to add a touch of chocolate to sweet Easter bread and other desserts.
Maine – Seafood and fruity blueberries (not just at Easter)
The state of Maine in New England is famous for its delicious lobster , which is a staple food there. The traditional seafood is often steamed or boiled and served with butter and other spices. Also for its juicy blueberries (Maine Wild Blueberries) is the northern state known for. Maine is even one of the world's largest producers of wild blueberries, which are often used in baked goods and desserts. This is also the reason why Maine likes fluffy, light blueberry pancakes The fruity-sweet experience is rounded off – of course with blueberry syrup .
Nevada – Easter Bunny, Easter Lamb & Easter Pig?
While in our country it is traditionally the Easter lamb that ends up on our plates, in Nevada people also traditionally like to serve Pork . The Roast pork , just as we like to eat it here. For that special kick, the crust is often seasoned with herbs and Dijon mustard We personally prefer to use the Caramelized Onion Mustard from Stonewall Kitchen.
For dessert, Nevada offers the American-coveted Peeps These typical American sweets consist of marshmallow similar to the marshmallows that are particularly popular in America and are sold in the shape of chicks in the spring. With the purely plant-based Marshmallows from Dandies we even have a wonderful alternative for vegans.
New York City – lots of variety in the traditional Easter meal
New York City is one of the most diverse cities in the World and the cuisine reflects this diversity with a wide range of culinary offerings. In addition to hot dogs, which are a popular street food great tradition and like to eat with sauerkraut, onions and Mustard The Big Apple is known for its New York Cheesecake and pizza (New York style). Although pizza, hot dogs & co. are not necessarily part of the typical American Easter dinner , but are highly recommended when visiting the metropolis. Something more suitable for a classic Easter meal are bagels. In New York, these are a bit more compact, firm and often topped with cream cheese, salmon or other spreads. You should definitely try the Everything Bagel Seasoning , which gives every bagel that special something thanks to the roasted sesame seeds.
The perfect Easter meal with American Heritage
Do you want to have a very special Easter this year? special feast for friends and family? Then we have some great ideas for your very own, typically American Easter meal.
As a starter you can try the popular American bread rolls Serve. Suitable for Easter, it is recommended aromatic spices into the dough. After baking, you can simply serve the bread rolls with some salted butter and the perfect Easter appetizer – or just a great breakfast treat over the Easter holidays.
In Germany, the typical Easter meal consists of Lamb or salmon . For a little more variety, we have picked out a great alternative from American Easter cuisine for you. Glazed Ham is an absolute highlight not only at Thanksgiving. Simply glaze a roast pork before cooking with a mixture of honey, high-quality maple syrup and brown sugar.
As is customary at Thanksgiving, you can offer your guests a wide selection of Serve with delicious side dishes. These can also be done quickly and easily with a few life hacks and products from the range of Stonewall Kitchen in your own kitchen. Classic mashed potatoes For example, you can easily spice up the taste by simply adding a little Roasted Garlic Oil from Stonewall Kitchen. Are you a fan of carrots or parsnips? Then try them in the oven, baked with a pinch of Herbes de Provence spice from Urban Accents. And last but not least, we have a special highlight for the perfect Easter meal that also tastes good with lamb and salmon: green beans glazed with maple syrup. With this selection of delicious side dishes, each of your guests will definitely have fond memories of the Easter meal.
And for dessert, to perfectly round off the American Easter meal, we present you a particularly spring-like dessert: Pina Colada Iced Cake . A lighter dessert like lemon cake is a good base. For a very special experience, simply mix some cream cheese or whipped cream with a few splashes from the Pina Colada Drink Mixer from Stonewall Kitchen and give the cake a fruity-creamy topping.
Let yourself be inspired this Easter by the delicacies from American cuisine inspire.
