These meal ideas are perfect for using leftover Easter ham or eggs — but don’t worry if you don’t have any leftovers. These easy suppers, including Layered Muffuletta Salad, Roast Beef Po Boys, and simple sides, will work for any weeknight dinner.
This Week’s Secret To Success
- This week I’m turning Easter leftovers into fresh, delicious meals.
- Layered Muffuletta Salad and Ham & Pineapple Dip are excellent ways to use up leftover ham.
- Spinach Salad with Hot Bacon Dressing will use up those Easter eggs beautifully.
- If you had pot roast for the holiday, Roast Beef Po Boys are a tasty, comforting option.
- I buy about 1½ pounds of bacon, cook and chop it all at once, then use it for beans and the spinach salad. If you have plenty of leftover ham, you can swap it in for bacon in many recipes.
In The Know
Not having the right tools can make cooking feel harder than it needs to be.
For years I cooked with whatever I had; prep took longer and results weren’t always what I wanted. Having the right tools speeds prep and consistently improves the outcome, which makes cooking far more satisfying.
Recently I’ve shared a few kitchen tools that save time and deliver great results:
- Reliable kitchen knives — the first essential purchase for any home cook.
- A sturdy cutting board I still use daily.
- Oil for caring for wooden utensils and anything with a wooden handle.
- A bench scraper — perfect for transferring chopped ingredients quickly.
- An 8-cup mixing bowl with a spout — ideal for measuring, mixing, and prepping.
- A good box grater — great for shredding cheese quickly and easily.
- A 12-inch cast iron skillet — excellent heat retention and versatile for many recipes.
How I’m Setting My Table
Tasty recipes are only part of the dinner equation. Plan your table too — a few favorite pieces make every meal feel more inviting.
Having go-to dinnerware, napkins, and serving pieces makes hosting or family meals effortless and welcoming. Here are a few items I use to set a simple, attractive table.
- Raindrop glassware
- Salad bowl set
- Quality dinner napkins
- A favorite set of flatware
- Decorative salt & pepper shakers
- Cloth cocktail napkins for gatherings
- Printed or textured placemats to add color
- Wood serving platters in a few sizes
- Durable melamine plates for casual meals
Menu 1- Roast Beef Po Boy
A Roast Beef Po Boy is a Louisiana favorite: tender, shredded roast simmered in its own gravy, piled into crusty French bread and finished with creamy horseradish, lettuce, tomatoes, and Provolone. It’s a perfect dinner when you have leftover pot roast.
Roast Beef Po Boy Sandwich
Creamy Broccoli Mac & Cheese
Hot Bacon Dressing for A Spinach Salad
Menu #2- Layered Muffuletta Salad
Transform leftover Easter ham into a Layered Muffuletta Salad that captures the flavors of the classic New Orleans sandwich in an easy layered salad with a zesty dressing. Serve with baked beans and shortcut pull-apart rolls for a simple, flavorful meal.
Layered Muffuletta Salad
Hawaiian Baked Beans with Pineapple & Bellpepper
Shortcut Pull Apart Rolls
Dessert This Week
Bright lemon flavor takes center stage this week with an easy Lemon Monkey Bread topped with a lemon curd glaze. Canned biscuits, a touch of sugar, and an unconventional addition—jello—make this dessert surprisingly simple and irresistibly moist and tart.
Breakfast Made Easy
Eggs in a Basket (Egg in the Hole) delivers the best of egg-and-toast flavors in one handy bite. Bake several on a sheet pan with sausage to feed the whole family at once — a perfect, low-effort breakfast or brunch.
Snack of the Week
Ham & Pineapple Hawaiian Dip is creamy, slightly sweet, and savory — packed with smoky ham, crushed pineapple, cream cheese, green onions, chopped pecans, and a touch of mayonnaise. It’s an effortless make-ahead appetizer that always impresses.
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