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Sweet treats: Ambrosia is a staple of many an Easter buffet table - often embellished with marshmallows, whipped topping, nuts, maraschino cherries and various other fruits. This version, tested by chef Virginia Willis, proves that simple is often best. Another good option for Easter is Meridith Ford's Absolutely Perfect Carrot Cake. Ambrosia recipe | Absolutely Perfect Carrot Cake

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Online Reservations

Many restaurants offer Easter brunch or other specials. Here's a select list of eateries offering online reservations.
• The Pecan, Airport/College Park: Serving an Easter buffet for $55/person, $45/senior 65 and over, and $25/child 9 and under. Reservations
• 103 West in Buckhead: Guests will enjoy a brunch buffet, with special desserts. Reservations
• The Corner Cafe, Buckhead: Enjoy a fresh springtime brunch created by Chef Greg Sears, along with holiday specials. The Easter Bunny will be on hand from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Reservations
• Watershed, Decatur: Offering a special 3-course menu with signature dishes and new creations by Chef Scott Peacock for $30/person. Children's menu available. Reservations
• Kurt's in Duluth: Easter lunch buffet from 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. for $35/person (half-price for ages 4-12.) Reservations
• Lil' River Grill, Lawrenceville: Offering an Easter Brunch Buffet. Reservations
• Aqua Blue in Roswell: Easter Brunch is $25.95/adults and $9.95/child from 4 - 12 served from 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Reservations
• Old Vinings Inn, Vinings: Easter buffet for $39.95/person and $19.95/children 12 and under, with reservations. Reservations
• More Easter brunch restaurants
Note: All specials are subject to change and availability is limited. Confirm details with the restaurant.

Easter ham
Like the Thanksgiving turkey, spiral-sliced hams have become a holiday staple. Here are some of the favorite places to buy them.
• Publix | Sam's Club
• Costco | Fresh Market
• HoneyBaked Ham
• Whole Foods and Harry's Farmers Market
• Harry and David | Kroger
• Trader Joe's

Brunch, Lunch, Dinner

Recipes for that special meal
• Easy Biscuits from scratch, from chef Scott Peacock from Watershed
• Spoon Bread, Garlic Greens and Smoked Ham
• Village Cafe's Braised Lamb Shank
• Broiled Lamb Chops with Garlic Sauce
• Swiss Ham Breakfast Strata
• Apricot-Glazed Ham Steaks
• Quiche au Roquefort
• Country Ham Quiche
• Real Man's Quiche (with Andouille sausage)
• Breakfast Casserole
• Day-Before Blueberry French Toast
• Eggs Benedict Casserole
• Egg Salad Sandwiches

Desserts

• Scott Peacock's Strawberry Shortcake
• Sallie Fannie Rowland Smith's Ambrosia Dessert
• Mama Dickert's Coconut Crustless Pie
• Rich's Bakeshop Coconut Cake
• Festive Holiday Salad
• Frozen Fruit Salad - from Swan Coach House
• Trefoils Cheesecake Cups
• Meridith Ford's Absolutely Perfect Carrot Cake
• Easter Basket Cake
• More Desserts

Easter links and tools

Find events, Easter photos, features relating to the holiday:

• Photos: Massive egg drop | Palm Sunday | Decorations | Fashion, ajc.com

• Send your photos:Easter eggs and decorations | Easter fashions, ajc.com
• Calendar: Sunrise services | Events | Egg hunts | from accessAtlanta.com
• 'Passion Play' gut-wrenching Atlanta fixture | Building rock-filled set | Photos, ajc.com
• 'Eggstravaganza' canceled
• Better deviled eggs
• Church to debut original music | Photos
• 20,000 eggs to rain from sky