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Hey there Reader,

You’ve got the roast timed to the minute… but now the oven’s packed and you still need sides. Sound familiar?

Here’s the move: stop cramming everything into one oven and start planning smarter.

These side dishes are make-ahead friendly, grill-ready, air-fried, or stovetop simple—so you can keep the meat where it belongs: front and center.

🧠 Strategic Side Dish Planning

• Grill or foil-pack veggies alongside the meat
• Use the air fryer to free up space (and crisp up perfectly)
• Prep ahead & reheat gently—no stress, no last-minute scramble
• Don’t let sides steal the spotlight—keep the flavors bold, but simple

🥕 Easter Sides That Don’t Steal Oven Space

• ​Grilled Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus – salty, smoky, and easy to finish while the roast rests
• ​Air Fryer Vegetables – crispy, customizable, and quick
• ​Creamed Leeks – stovetop-only and ridiculously good
• ​Roasted Green Beans – these reheat beautifully, even better when prepped ahead
• ​Grilled Asparagus in Foil – toss it on with the roast and forget it
• ​Smoked Baked Potatoes – sneak these on the smoker with your main
• ​Domino Potatoes – elegant, buttery, and impressive—but reheats like a champ
• ​Chicharrón Deviled Eggs – these are always the first thing to vanish from the table
• ​Smoked Jalapeño Mac and Cheese – cheesy, smoky, with just the right heat (This is the one time carbs are non-negotiable for us. We don’t do Easter without it)

📋 Bonus: Want Everything to Hit the Table Hot?

Use our Easter Meal Timing Planner​
We already made it for you—just open, print, and follow along.
➡️ Download the Rescue Plan PDF​

Remember, the roast is the main event. Let these sides support—not overshadow—the star of the show. You’ve got this.

Cheers, Kita GirlCarnivore.com ​Making meat more approachable since 2013.

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