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An Easter Sunday Menu from the Canal House

The Canal House cooks host a springtime feast with trademark salt-and-pepper simplicity
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The Canal House cooks host a springtime feast with trademark salt-and-pepper simplicity

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    Marmalade Cake

    Candied Orange Peel is dipped in sugar and chocolate icing.

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    Orange peel steeps in spiced vanilla syrup

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    When Christopher Hirsheimer and Melissa Hamilton aren't using the Canal House studio to develop and photograph recipes for their cookbook series, they're hosting feasts

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    Watercress Soup

    The success of this simple soup depends on using the freshest watercress available. Choose the full-grown, thick-stemmed variety; it has more of the green's characteristic bold, peppery flavor.

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    Potted Crab with Meyer Lemon

    Use good butter, fresh crabmeat, and Meyer lemons and this simple spread will really sing. Can't find Meyer lemons? Substitute 2 Tbsp. juice and 1-2 tsp. zest from a regular lemon instead.

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    Crunchy Breadcrumb Dressing with Prunes

    To make the breadcrumbs, tear up a day-old baguette or some crusty country bread and pulse it in a food processor until the crumbs are coarse. If you end up with more than you need, freeze the surplus in an airtight container.

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    Fried Almonds

    Sometimes all it takes are three ingredients to kick off a party.

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    Easter Ham with Golden Breadcrumbs and Madeira Sauce

    The truth is, you can use any supermarket bone-in ham for this recipe, or buy a half ham and cut the recipe accordingly. But considering the holiday occasion, it's worthwhile to get the best cured, smoked, bone-in ham you can find. Special-order one from your butcher or from dartagnan.com (we love the applewood-smoked version).

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