Anya von Bremzen takes Easter beyond colored eggs and chocolate bunnies with classic Russian dishes. Eggs Stuffed w/Caviar, Borsch w/Beef and Pork; Baked Fresh Ham w/Honey-Marinated Pears.
Gameplan
3 Days Ahead:
Simmer the stock
2 Days Ahead:
Make the borshch
1 Day Ahead:
Hard cook the eggs
Make the egg filling
On the Day:
Bake the ham
Reheat & finish the borshch
Finish the eggs
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