Since I moved all the way across the country, it’s been a long time since I went home for Easter. When I was a child, my mom, dad, and I would have our own celebration at home: finding eggs, opening my Easter basket, having breakfast, and going to church. Afterwards, we would go to my grandparents and have a buffet-style meal: a big ham, mashed potatoes, chicken and noodles, casseroles, salads, and of course, desserts!

Holiday preparations can be daunting. If you have any kind of food or allergy concerns, planning meals can be additionally challenging. 

That’s why I’ve prepared these 15 gluten-free menus, including 6 breakfast/brunches and 9 lunches/dinners.

These complete menus are gluten-free and feature light, fresh ingredients to celebrate springtime! Also included are suggested beverages and wine pairings (though you could make it easy on yourself and just serve champagne through the whole meal…). I have also included a list of recipes to help use up leftovers.

As a special addition to these menus, I have included recipes from three wonderful ladies I have become Instagram friends with. Over the past year, we’ve been supporting each others in our endeavors to provide content that promotes health and wellness in our various ways. If you want to see gorgeous food and inspirational messages, definitely check them all out! They are:

Allison of Flabs to Fitness: Kinesiologist, student of Precision Nutrition, certified ACE personal trainer, and actress

Amanda of Unrefined Junkie: Certified Nutritional Therapy Consultant, Restorative Wellness Practitioner, and Autoimmune Paleo Certified Coach

Anna of Teach.Eat.Repeat: Integrative Nutritional Coach and personal chef

I hope these menus make your Easter (or any holiday you are celebrating) special!

Breakfast and Brunch Menus

1. Easy Easter Buffet Breakfast Menu

Piperade Egg Cups

Savory Roasted Root Vegetable Hash

Paleo Turkey Breakfast Sausage

Beverage Suggestion: Flabs to Fitness’ Bloody Marys

2. Kids and Kids-at-Heart Menu

Grain-Free Blueberry Muffins

Maple Sugar-Sweetened Strawberry Rhubarb Apple Jam

Flabs to Fitness’ Green Eggs and Ham

Beverage Suggestion: Red Zinger Herbal Tea

3. Fabulous Fruit Menu

Sweet Apple and Caramelized Onion Breakfast Sausage

Squash and Proscuitto Strata

Teach.Eat.Repeat’s Hawaiian Banana Bread Donuts

Fresh Fruit Salad

Wine Suggestion: Castello del Poggio Prosecco D.O.C. Demi-Sec Sparkling Wine

 

4. Brunch Means Benedict Menu

Salmon Cake Benedict

Three Seed Banana Tahini Muffins

Sliced Fresh Strawberries

Wine Suggestion: Brut Faire La Fête Cremant de Limoux

5. Delightful Dairy- and Egg-Free Menu

Unrefined Junkie’s Spice-Honey Plantains with Sweet Cream

Breakfast Sausage Stir-Fry with Spinach, Mushrooms, and Burst Grape Tomatoes

Beverage Suggestion: Green Tea with Lemon

6. Nutritious Nut-Free Breakfast Menu

Springtime Frittata

Apple Cinnamon Coconut Flour Muffins (made without nuts)

Beverage Suggestion: Green Tea with Honey

Lunch and Dinner Menus

7. Golden Easter Menu

Golden Beet and Orange Salad with Toasted Sunflower Seeds and Pickled Red Onion

Green Beans with Mustard and Pine Nuts

Cranberry Almond Brown Rice Pilaf

Cornish Game Hens with Orange and Herb Glaze 

Paleo Chocolate-Covered Apricots

Wine Suggestion: Riesling, such as Hogue Riesling

8. Spring Green Menu

Pesto and Olive Deviled Eggs

Pistachio Pear Spinach Salad

Sugar Snap Peas with Peppers, Onions, and Almonds

Tarragon and Meyer Lemon Roasted Chicken, Potatoes, and Sweet Onions

Unrefined Junkie’s Mini Matcha Tarts

Wine Suggestion: Sauvignon Blanc, such as Grgich Hills Estate Napa Valley Fumé Blanc

9. Easter Bunnies Like Carrots, Right? Menu

 Curried Butternut Squash and Coconut Soup

Quick Braised Red Cabbage with Green Apple

Easy Roasted Chicken with Carrots and Onions

Unrefined Junkie’s Carrot Cake Collagen Bars

Wine Suggestion: Chardonnay, such as Château Ste. Michelle Chardonnay

10. Spice is Nice Menu

Sunshine Sweet Potato Soup 

Spice Roasted Carrot Salad with Arugula, Quinoa, Pumpkin Seeds, and Lime Vinaigrette

Spiced Cran-Apple Sauce

Spice-Rubbed Roasted Turkey Breast

Chocolate-Coconut Bars

Wine Suggestion: Light-Bodied Red, such as Château Del Labourons Fleurie

11. Celebrating Herbs Menu

Smoked Salmon and Goat Cheese Deviled Eggs

Balsamic-Bacon Roasted Carrots

Parmesan Zucchini Wedges

Brined Lemon-Herb Chicken

Grain-Free Maple Butter Brownies

Wine Suggestion: Grüner Veltliner, such as Floriana Grüner Veltliner

12. California Easter Menu

Smoky Roasted Red Pepper Dip

Marinated Baby Cucumber Salad

Spicy Roasted California Blend Vegetables

Tomato-Fennel Roasted Chicken

Paleo Peach Crumble

Wine Suggestion: Pinot noir, such as Domaine Careneros Avant-Garde

13. Italian Twist Menu

Sizzling Shrimp Scampi

Teach.Eat.Repeat’s Zucchini Carpaccio

Balsamic and Garlic Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Sweet Potatoes, and Onions

Roast Pork with Orange (Arrosto all’arancia)

Unrefined Junkie’s Raspberry Lemon Custard

 Wine Suggestion: Nebbiolo, such as Palmina Honea Vineyard Nebbiolo, Santa Ynez Valley 

14. Sweet and Savory Menu

Balsamic Chicken Drumettes

Gingered Apple, Carrot, and Raisin Salad

 Parmesan Roasted Potatoes

Mustard-Apple Pork Loin

Tea.Eat.Repeat’s Brookie Pie

Wine Suggestion: Sauvignon Blanc, such as Hall Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc

 

15. Lemon Love Menu

Sesame Apple Kale Salad

Lemony Lentil Salad

Roasted Chicken and Mushrooms with Rosemary and Lemon

Flab to Fitness’ Lemon Macaroons

Wine Suggestion: Sancerre, such as Domaine Delaporte à Chavignol

16. C’est Française Menu

Butter Lettuce Salad with Fig Balsamic Vinaigrette

Haricots Verts with Walnuts and Caramelized Onions

Mashed Potatoes

Slow Cooker Boeuf Bourguignon

Gluten-free Chocolate Coconut Cake with Chocolate Pecan Glaze

Wine Suggestion: Burgundy or Pinot noir, such as WALT Brown Ranch Carneros Napa Valley Pinot Noir

17. Cozy Dinner Menu

Creamy Roasted Garlic and Butternut Squash Soup

Teach.Eat.Repeat’s Bacon Balsamic Brussels Sprouts

Casserole-Roasted Chicken with Tarragon

Paleo Vanilla-Banana Chia Pudding

Wine Suggestion: Chardonnay, such as Columbia Winery Chardonnay

18. Easy Peasy Menu

Arugula Salad with Roasted Red Pepper Vinaigrette

One-Pan Spice Roasted Chicken and Vegetables

Raisin and Almond Rocky Road

Wine Suggestion: Zinfandel, such as Cline Cellars Ancient Vines Zinfandel

19. Springtime Produce Menu

Shrimp a la Plancha

Sautéed Swiss Chard with Peppers and Onions

Sesame Maple Balsamic Roasted Beets and Brussels Sprouts

Mushroom and Leek Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Flabs to Fitness’ 4-Ingredient Strawberry FroYo

Wine Suggestion: Sauvignon Blanc, such as Turnbull Josephine Sauvignon Blanc

20. Classic Menu

Superstuffed Deviled Eggs

Creamy Tomato Basil Soup

Pommes de Terre Boulangère

Easy Green Beans with Caramelized Onions

Spiral Cut Ham

Venetian Carrot Cake

Wine Suggestion: Vermentino, such as Rocca Di Montemassi Calasole Vermentino D.O.C.

Leftover Ideas:

Ham and Potato Soup

Ham and Spinach Crustless Quiche

Eggs in a Cup with Ham and Mushrooms

Asparagus and Ham Crustless Quiche

Braised Cabbage with Ham

Smoked Salmon Cobb Salad

Southwestern Turkey and Vegetable Soup 

Chicken and Kale Salad  

Chicken and Vegetable Patties  

Shredded Chicken and Vegetable Soup

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