Easter Sides & Shortcuts
Choose a recipe, or let us do the work!
An exceptional Easter feast calls for flavorful sides that pair well with any entrée. From ready-to-heat and ready-to-eat dishes, to fresh produce that’s already cleaned and prepped, we offer all the premium ingredients you need to assemble a holiday meal with minimal stress.
Time-Saving Sides
Short on time? Our ready-made sides are crafted with premium, fresh ingredients for convincingly homemade flavor. (We won’t tell if you don’t.) Choose from comfort food classics like Macaroni and Cheese to some of our more unique options, like White Cheddar Scalloped Potatoes and Pear Broccoli Salad with Walnuts.
Our creamy scalloped potatoes are served in rich white cheddar sauce. Green onions balance out the richness of the ingredients and add the perfect amount of savory flavor.
Yes, these whipped potatoes are as delicious as they sound. They’re made with Yukon gold potatoes, whipped to perfection with smooth, buttery mascarpone cheese and fresh rosemary.
Add some color and crunch to your menu with fresh pears, broccoli, red onion, savory Parmesan and walnuts tossed in a light, creamy dressing.
Our Green Bean Medley is simple, delicious and versatile enough to work with just about any holiday spread. This fresh medley features whole green beans, wax beans and red onion.
Unique & Time-Saving Sides
Spend less time standing over the cutting board and take advantage of our prepared produce instead! The experienced staff in our Produce Department have cleaned, sliced, peeled, cubed, cored and seasoned your favorite fruits and vegetables, so you don’t have to.
Prepped Produce
If you’re cooking Brussels sprouts, we offer some that are conveniently halved—ready to boil, roast or sauté. We also have asparagus tips with the woody stems removed, and recipe-ready cubed sweet potatoes. Fresh broccoli and cauliflower florets are a versatile favorite. Try them steamed, roasted, sautéed, mixed into a casserole or raw on a crudité platter.
If you’re all about presentation, try our baby peeled carrots with tops. They’re fully prepped and ready to roast whole. We also have cored pineapple and pineapple rings, perfect for garnishing our honey ham.
Ready-to-Cook Vegetables
Save even more time with our freshly-prepared vegetables. We slice and season these sides in-store and mix them with the perfect blend of ingredients for maximum flavor.
Try our seasoned one-bite potatoes, made with a flavorful and fragrant blend of herbs and extra virgin olive oil. We also have seasoned asparagus and Brussels sprouts mixed with crisp red bell peppers, peeled garlic, extra virgin olive oil, sea salt and pepper. Love Green Beans Amandine? We make ours with fresh green beans, red bell peppers, slivered almonds, extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper.
Delicious Deviled Eggs
If seasonal decorating has you thinking about more flavorful uses for hard-boiled eggs, then this classic party food makes a perfect seasonal appetizer or savory side. The term “deviled” traditionally refers to foods with abundant seasoning, and our recipes don’t disappoint!
We recommend using The Fresh Market Cage Free Eggs to make deviled eggs for Easter. Ours come from cage-free hens raised on family farms, with plenty of room to roam. These hens enjoy an all-vegetarian diet rich in nutrients, so they can produce the best-tasting eggs for you to enjoy.
See below for some of our go-to tips and recipe ideas.
Egg Prep Tips
- Buy and refrigerate your eggs a week or two before cooking. Older eggs are easier to peel than very fresh eggs.
- To cook, place the eggs in a medium saucepan and add enough cold water to cover. Bring to a boil over high heat. Remove from the heat and cover tightly. Let stand for 15 minutes. Place eggs in a large bowl of ice water and let stand until chilled, about 15 minutes. Press and roll the eggs under your hand on the work surface to crack the shells. Starting at the largest end, shell the eggs under a thin stream of cold running water.
Scratch Made Sides
If you prefer to cook from scratch, we can help with that, too. Here are some of our favorite recipes for Easter, each one featuring a delicious item from our Produce Department.
Asparagus & Brussels Sprouts >
Love asparagus? You’re in luck. With our asparagus tips, we’ve already removed the woody part of the stem, so they’re ready to cook. We also have Brussels sprouts that are pre-halved, saving you slicing time in the kitchen. Here are some of our favorite recipes for both.
Beets & Radishes >
If you’re cooking with root vegetables, try our fresh beets and radishes. Not only are these tasty veggies rich in vitamins in nutrients, they’re also delicious roasted and added to a variety of salads. Add some color and unique flavor to your spread with these easy recipes.
