3.21.2008 8:00 AM

Ready for the Easter Bunny?

These Easter Sunday Recipes Feature Heritage Livestock and Organic Ingredients.

Photo: Franck Chazot / Istock

When planning Easter dinner, consider preparing a heritage or heirloom variety of livestock. Heritage foods are part of American history, and they come from rare breeds of purebred livestock and crops. Several organizations sell heritage foods on their websites, such as Heritage Foods USA, which also provides information about the farmers who raised the animals and details about the different breeds available. In addition, select local and organic ingredients when possible.

For the main course:
Stuffed Pork Chops Recipe
Crown Roast of Lamb Recipe
Lamb Chops with Persillade and Grey Sea Salt Recipe
Honey-Garlic Grilled Pork Chops Recipe
Herb-Roasted Goat Recipe

Side Dishes:
Wild Rice with Almonds Recipe
Wild Rice Stuffing Recipe
Baked Mashed Potato Casserole Recipe

Dessert:
Gluten-Free Orange-Almond Cake Recipe

Not sure what to put in the Easter baskets? Check out these organic chocolates.

To learn more about heritage foods, check out the American Livestock Breeds Conservancy's website.

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