Easter Sunday tables across America are known for tradition \u2014 glazed ham, pastel desserts and plenty of family favorites.<\/p>\n
But one celebrity chef<\/a> says there’s a lesser-known dish that steals the spotlight every year, even if it surprises guests at first.<\/p>\n Jason Smith, a Food Network personality known for his Southern-style cooking<\/a>, told Fox News Digital that while fresh spring vegetables are a staple of his Easter spread, an unexpected recipe is often what gets people talking.<\/p>\n Viral Easter Candy Trends Pair Giant ‘Smash Eggs,’ Pricey Treats With ‘Better-for-you’ Swaps<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n “Easter is one of my favorite holidays<\/a> for wonderful spring dishes,” said Smith, who was raised in Kentucky and now lives in Florida. “In the South, we celebrate with lots of fresh vegetables and fruits.”<\/p>\n Among his favorites is saut\u00e9ed spring peas and carrots with pistachios \u2014 a simple but flavorful side<\/a> that blends sweetness, texture and crunch.<\/p>\n Read On The Fox News App<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Celebrity chef Jason Smith told Fox News Digital that one of his favorite Easter side dishes is saut\u00e9ed spring peas and carrots.<\/p>\n (iStock)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n “From the sweet spring peas to the earthy tender carrots and pistachios that give the dish just the perfect crunch, it’s a must-have on my Easter table spread,” he said.<\/p>\n Click Here To Sign Up For Our Lifestyle Newsletter<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n However, it’s another dish<\/a> \u2014 one many Americans may not expect \u2014 that often becomes the biggest conversation starter.<\/p>\n Smith said his family never skips a Southern staple known as cornbread salad<\/a>.<\/p>\n Cornbread and salad don’t often go together \u2014 but a cornbread salad is a Southern staple in the Smith house on Easter.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n “I hear y’all saying, ‘What do you mean cornbread being in a salad?'” he said.<\/p>\n “Well, you ain’t had a good salad ’til you’ve had this.”<\/p>\n Test Yourself With Our Latest Lifestyle Quiz<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n The dish layers crumbled buttermilk cornbread with a tangy herb mayo dressing, along with fresh spring onions and sweet red peppers.<\/p>\n Click Here To Download The Fox News App<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n “When ol’ Peter Rabbit comes by, he’ll want to set right down and have a plate full with you,” Smith said.<\/p>\n Smith shows off some of his favorite Easter dishes: spring peas and carrots, left, and a cornbread salad, right.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n The combination, he said, surprises first-timers \u2014 but quickly wins them over.<\/p>\n Click Here For More Lifestyle Stories<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>
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