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The Best and Worst Easter Candy

Easter is in a few days. Easter candy will be everywhere in your house. It’s already everywhere in stores. This morning on the show Matt said he was in Target…

The best and worst Easter candy.

WARMINSTER, PA – APRIL 18: Pink and yellow Marshmallow Peeps are seen April 18, 2003 in Warminster, Pennsylvania. Just Born, the manufacturer of Marshmallow Peeps, is celebrating the 50th anniversary of Marshmallow Peeps, and now produces more than one billion individual Peeps per year. Last Easter, more than 700 million Marshmallow Peeps and Bunnies were consumed by men, women, and children throughout the United States. Strange things people like to do with Marshmallow Peeps: eat them stale, microwave them, freeze them, roast them and use them as a pizza topping. Marshmallow Peeps and Bunnies come in five colors.

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Easter is in a few days. Easter candy will be everywhere in your house. It's already everywhere in stores. This morning on the show Matt said he was in Target and they had 4 aisles of Easter candy. Seems a bit excessive, but if people are buying it you have to keep it stocked. There is really good Easter candy, and really bad Easter candy out there. Allow me to give you my un-asked for opinion on some of the best and worst out there.

Best Easter Candies

Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Eggs - The G.O.A.T. Just the perfect candy. Being a slightly oblong, egg shape, the ratio of peanut butter to chocolate is slightly different than a regular Reese's Peanut Butter Cup. It's a better ratio, and this goes for all the special holiday "shapes" they have.

Starburst Jelly Beans - I will eat about 500 of these over the course of the next week and a half. I don't even remember what jelly beans tasted like before Starburst got into the game. A purple one used to be licorice flavored? Eff outta her. Those are supposed to be black. Don't sneak in a purple color for kids and have it taste like garbage.

Zitner's Eggs - Some home cooking for a Philadelphian. Zitners Eggs are delicious. I'm not a huge coconut fan so i stay away from the coconut ones, but the Butter Krak eggs are bangers.

Ok let's get to the garbage...

Worst Easter Candies

Peeps - All of them. Doesn't matter the shape or size. Fresh out of the pack or sitting out on the counter for a week. Don't like 'em. Don't want 'em. They're made in Bethlehem, so a relatively local company, but I just can't do it.

Licorice flavored jelly beans - A sick joke the boomer generation is playing on younger generations. Acting like black licorice flavoring is actually good. The only thing worse is convincing an innocent child that they're going to enjoy a box of Good n Plenty. Monsters.

Easter Candy Corn - You're sick!

Cadbury Creme Eggs - They're still running the same commercial that has been on since I was a child in the 90's! I saw it run the other day and they haven't even cleaned it up for HD TVs. Until they update the commercial, I assume all Cadbury Eggs were made in the 90's too.

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6 Eggs-elent & Easy Easter Leftovers Recipes

6 Eggs-elent & Easy Easter Leftovers Recipes

Now that it's been a few days since Easter, you're probably sick of eating Easter leftovers.

There are only so many meals that you can eat ham, potatoes, and eggs without feeling like Groundhog Day. So, why not dive into some of these recipes and make the most of your delicious leftovers? But before you dive into ham sandwich number 5, check the date on the package.  Just how long will that ham last in your fridge?

Families all around the country celebrate Easter, Christmas and other holidays by making ham the star of the meal.

Smoked ham is displayed for sale in a grocery store ahead of the Easter holiday(Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

In fact, Americans purchase over 300 million pounds of ham over the holidays. Why? Well, ham is popular for celebratory meals because of its versatility. But just how long does ham last in the fridge?

That answer can vary, so we turned to the experts to weigh in before you make your third, fourth, or fifth ham sandwich of the week. As a general guideline, your ham will last for about a week, says the Arizona Cooperative Extension.

A traditional Easter dinner typically includes a ham or lamb as the main course, with a variety of side dishes. Some common side dishes include potatoes whether they be mashed, scalloped, or in a cheesy casserole (my favorite!), green beans, carrots, rolls, and salad. Desserts often include chocolate bunnies, jelly beans, and other Easter-themed treats.

Easter Leftovers

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The recipes below include a lot more sides to add to your protein to make a delicious Easter leftover dinner your family will ask for again and again. Also, don't forget a simple ham and cheese omelette is always a home run, too!

1. Ham & Potato Soup

This hearty soup is perfect for a cold day. In a large pot, combine some cooked ham, potatoes, carrots, celery, onions, and broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the vegetables are tender. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

2. Ham & Cheese Sliders

These sliders are a fun and easy way to use up leftover ham. Simply spread some softened butter on slider buns, then top with cooked ham, cheese, and your favorite toppings. Bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

3. Ham & Bean Soup

This hearty soup is perfect for a cold day. In a large pot, combine some cooked ham, beans, carrots, celery, onions, and broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the vegetables are tender. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

4. Potato Casserole Chicken and Waffles

This is an interesting take. You use your leftover cheesy potato casserole in waffle mix (store bought or use the recipe below) and add chicken ... How can that be bad???

5. Spicy Egg Salad

Everyone has eggs left over from Easter. Before you chuck them try this recipe and add a little spice to your breakfast, lunch, or snack! Your kids will love cracking open their colorful eggs for a delicious meal.

6. All Things Pork

Is your mouth watering yet? I mean, if the Pork Board suggests it, it has to be good! These recipes look delicious ...

Steve Vassalotti is co-host of “The Matt Cord Show with Steve Vassalotti” weekday mornings 6a-10a on 102.9 WMGK. He has been with the station since 2015. For WMGK he writes about inane nonsense that surrounds our daily lives, sports, food and other various topics. Steve writes about Philadelphia lifestyle content, the Philadelphia Eagles culture and trending topics.