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Elizabeth Taylor Loved This 4-Ingredient Appetizer for Easter
EatingWell • • business
Key Points:
- Elizabeth Taylor cherished Easter as her favorite holiday, celebrating with elaborate family-focused events that emphasized children’s enjoyment, including extensive egg hunts and entertainment.
- Taylor's private chef, Neil Zevnik, who worked with her for nearly 20 years, described traditions such as coloring dozens of eggs in the Slavic pysanky style and hiding them in different garden areas for kids of varying ages.
- The celebrations featured high-profile guests like Michael Jackson and Madonna, with activities ranging from Cirque du Soleil performances to petting zoos and themed actors entertaining the children.
- The Easter menu centered on HoneyBaked Ham, fried and grilled chicken, scalloped potatoes, salads, and kid-friendly dishes like homemade mac and cheese and bacon-cheese hot dogs.
- Desserts included two cheesecakes: a classic strawberry-topped version and a rich chocolate-raspberry cheesecake with a chocolate cookie crust and ganache, highlighting the opulence of Taylor’s holiday gatherings.
