15 recipes for Easter dinner and spring

This recipe collection from Stir It Up! has it all, whether you're preparing Easter dinner for a dozen, planning a special meal for two, or just looking for some fresh recipe ideas this season.

Scalloped potatoes with garlic and cream

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Scalloped potatoes are a classic Easter side dish.

By John Edward Young, Correspondent 

2 pounds boiling potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced. 

1-1/2 cups heavy cream

2 cups milk

2 small garlic cloves, minced to purée

 1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon white pepper 

Pinch of nutmeg 

Butter

1/2 cup grated Swiss or Gruy'ere cheese

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Place sliced potatoes in large saucepan. Add cream, milk, puréed garlic, salt, pepper, and nutmeg and bring slowly to boil stiring to prevent sticking.

Pour mixture into large buttered baking dish. Top with grated cheese and bake until nicely browned and potatoes are tender, about 1 hour. Let dish cool for 15 minutes before serving.

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