Family, friends, food… all words that are synonymous with Easter. Every year, many families shop for bright and colorful new outfits, plan the holiday menu, and look forward to Easter Sunday. However, pleasing a large family can prove to be difficult. Look to these tips for help in creating the perfect Easter meal and treating your guests to a complementing beverage.

• Try an Easter staple by preparing ham and serving with a true companion wine, a Riesling. The glaze topping and saltiness of the meat balance the sweet fruit profile of the wine to provide a glorious combination.
• Be more traditional this year and cook a rack of lamb. Pair a nice merlot with the lamb to handle the robust flavors of the lamb. This duo is sure to create a family favorite.
• Opt for a change in the family’s routine, and arrange a brunch. This could be a welcomed variation to the “normal” holiday foods. If the menu items are mainly breakfast items, go for a sparkling wine. You could serve alone or as a mimosa to provide a sweet Easter treat.
• Cater to your vegetarian and/or health conscious friends and family by grilling salmon. Not only will grilling allow time to entertain outdoors with guests, but you could also visit and sip on a coordinating Chardonnay while waiting for dinner.