10 tips for the Easter brunch
Easter is coming up, and of course it’s not complete without an extensive Easter brunch! It can be as simple as an egg and a croissant, but you can also go all the way! That’s what makes an Easter brunch so much fun. Anything goes, and most importantly, take your time and enjoy it. No inspiration? We’ve listed 10 tips for you!
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1. Eggs
Of course, we can’t skip this. No eggs, no Easter brunch. You can go for classic scrambled eggs, but you can also turn them into something special. How about Eggs Benedict with Pulled Pork? Incredibly delicious, and you can prepare the pulled pork in advance, so you’re fully ready for your Easter brunch. The Boston Butt from LIVAR is on special this week. Make plenty, so you can use the leftovers for tasty bites like Pulled Pork nachos.
2. Meat Pies
Another amazing brunch dish, with zero effort, is a meat pie. We have a selection of New Zealand meat pies in stock that only need a quick trip to the oven. And specially for Easter, they’re on offer too! Stewed Beef, Spicy Lamb, Asparagus or satay chicken… all highly recommended and a perfect fit for Easter...
3. Artisanal Croquetten
A fun out-of-the-box, quick win: a croquette sandwich! What’s not to like? Everyone loves it, right? We have different flavors in our assortment, suitable for the fryer, air fryer, oven and BBQ. Think of rendang, sambal chicken, local beef, wild mushroom or shrimp. Something for everyone and incredibly tasty. Definitely something you should always have in your freezer.
4. Lamb
Lamb is, in our opinion, inseparably linked to Easter, so it simply can’t be missing from this list. First of all, an amazing lamb rack from New Zealand, but also lamb leg roast, lamb chops, lamb burgers, lamb shoulder (perfect for incredible pulled lamb), lamb mince and lamb leg roasts... The choice is huge, but lamb always brings that familiar “start of spring” feeling to Easter. Check out our lamb assortment.
5. Soup
Soup is, in our opinion, also a must on the brunch table. Asparagus soup is of course a classic, but tomato soup, oxtail soup, mustard soup or one of our other 12 homemade soups are all great choices! Want to keep it easy? Our ready-made soups make it simple.
6. Sunday Roast of Rollade
Just like with any gathering, a classic roast or stuffed roast always feels festive. And it’s easy too, since you prepare it whole and enjoy it together. One of our all-time favorite classics is still Beef Wellington! We even offer it fully prepared and ready to go!
7. A burger sandwich
Okay, maybe a bit of an obvious one, because at The Butchery we’re true burger lovers. Our butchers prepare them with care in our own butcher shop, and brand new are the different sizes and the colorful burger buns. Still a great way to serve something festive, right? And a well-built burger is of course the ultimate taste experience. We offer amazing USA Black Angus burgers in more than 15 flavors. Think cheddar/jalapeño, but also Tikka Masala or Bumbu Bali. All equally delicious and just that little bit special for Easter.
8. A thick, juicy steak
If the weather is even a little decent, the BBQ simply has to be fired up. Easter is the perfect moment to give it a special twist. Ribeye, entrecôte or picanha are great options. Here you’ll find a picanha recipe with all the extras. But with a beautiful flank steak, you can create truly amazing dishes, like these flank steak rolls based on a recipe by Jord Althuizen. By the way, one of our best-selling steaks is on offer this week: the Uruguayan tournedos. And to make it even more festive, we’ve added a homemade jus to go with it.
9. Bratwurst
Also great for brunch: a bratwurst tasting. You can make hot dogs, but you can also slice the sausages and present them nicely on a board. We offer more than 20 varieties! From cheddar/jalapeño to espresso/pink pepper and from chives/pine nuts to Thai red curry. And here’s a tip: turn it into a tasting and serve it with a sambal mayo. Easy to make yourself with a sambal of your choice. We personally love oelek and badjak, but the options are endless! Also try the corn dogs recipe.
10. Teppanyaki / Korean BBQ / Gourmet
Gourmet is always a classic during the holidays, including Easter, but this time we’d like to highlight our slice-it-yourself teppanyaki platter. A truly amazing selection featuring A5 Wagyu entrecôte, mini cheddar jalapeño burgers, yakiniku skewers and shabu shabu beef—each one just as delicious. We’ve recently expanded our range, so creating your own platter is just as easy. You can find our teppanyaki (Korean BBQ) meats here.
These were 10 tips to get you started, but in the end, it’s all about enjoying great food together with good company. A table full of delicious dishes, that’s what it’s all about. Especially in times like these, you have to create your own celebration. We’re happy to help with our weekly deals, perfectly tailored for Easter.
We wish you a very Happy Easter!
Team Butchery
Bert Jan Lantinga