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Guest Blogger: Annie Beurman
Easter is one of the few days of the year you can ignore that diet you’ve been working on and eat till your heart’s content without being judged. If you’re like me, your family goes all out on an Easter banquet, but you may not know that your menu could be completely different from someone else across the world from you. If you and your family are wanting to try something new this year, here’s what people across the globe consider classic Easter dishes.

Arni Sto Fourno – Greece

Very few Easter meals are complete without lamb in some form. Served roasted, this lamb is completed by being served with extra ingredients such as potatoes, garlic cloves, salt and pepper and rosemary.

Hot Cross Buns – United Kingdom

While this delicacy is an Easter requirement in many countries, the people of the United Kingdom were the original creators of it. These buns are often topped with currants or raisins, but you could honestly use whatever you like.

Flaounes – Cyprus

Also called “cheese pies,” the process of making these treats starts on Holy Friday (or Good Friday) and continue to be baked all throughout Holy Saturday. They are often filled with cheese, eggs, raisins and mint fillings.

Fanesca – Ecuador

This soup is only prepared for Easter, making it all the more special in the country of Ecuador. Several ingredients including multiple vegetables and at least one type of cod go into this soup every year, bringing joy to Ecuador every year.

Kulebiaka – Russia

This may take some time to cook, but it’s well worth the wait. This dish translates to “rectangular pie” and is often filled with meat or fish. Create a design on top with the crust to make it even more festive this year.

Easter Bunny Brioches – Germany

Take a break from chocolate bunnies and create one out of dough this year. Creating these treats is both delicious and adorable and they can either be made from scratch or pre-made dough. These dough bunnies are sure to make any child smile.

Torta Pasqualina – Italy

Here’s another Easter pie, this one filled with herbs, cheese and eggs. The perfect addition to any Easter feast, add some soup (such as Fanesca) or a salad to really make this pie pop.

Mazurek – Poland

Having a dessert with your Easter feast is practically the law. From the type of dough to the type of filling, this Polish dessert can come in all shapes, sizes, and flavors. It’s no wonder that this pastry is on many Easter menus in Poland.

La Mona de Pascua – Spain

What’s one more dessert? This delightful cake signifies the end of Lent in Spain. It’s most commonly created in the shape of a giant doughnut, and there’s no right or wrong way to decorate it.

Deviled Eggs – United States

Ok, let’s put an obvious contender on this list. A lot of American families wouldn’t dream of an Easter without deviled eggs. All you need to add to shape these tasty eggs is mayonnaise and mustard. Slice them down the middle and top them. That’s all it takes.
 
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