Easter Recipes

Spring into Easter with our complete guide to the holiday. We’ve rounded up the best party planning tips, family activities (hello, dyed eggs!) and Easter recipes that’ll have you covered from brunch to dinner to dessert.

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    Barbecue Meatballs

    3 reviews

    I came across this recipe while living abroad many years ago. These meatballs are as finger-licking good as barbecued ribs...


    Spinach Raspberry Salad

    2 reviews

    "My family is always thrilled to see this lovely refreshing salad on the table," remarks Valerie Mitchell from Hudson, Ohio....


    Christmas Coffee Cake

    Christmas morning wouldn't be complete at our house without this yummy moist coffee cake. A streusel filling and topping sweetens...


    Almond-Orange Tossed Salad

    7 reviews

    Another highlight of my Easter menu is this pretty salad, with its slightly sweet homemade dressing and crispy sugar-toasted almonds....


    Pretty Petits Fours

    9 reviews

    Add a delicate touch to your dessert table with these bite-sized cakes. We decorated the tops with simple buttercream rosettes...


    Peach Praline Muffins

    5 reviews

    We eat a lot of muffins around our house. The kids love to nibble on them around the clock. This...


    Lemon-Dilled Brussels Sprouts

    1 review

    Brussels sprouts get dressed up for the holidays when I make this flavorful dish. Lemon and dill season the buttery...


    Sour Cream Yogurt Braid

    3 reviews

    I won best of show at the county fair with this favorite yeast bread. I like to shape the dough...

    Duck with Orange Hazelnut Stuffing

    1 review

    For more than half a century, this elegant entree has graced my family's holiday table. The zesty stuffing with its...


    Deluxe German Potato Salad

    23 reviews

    I make this for all occasions because it goes well with any kind of meat. When I take the warm...


    Ambrosia Pudding

    6 reviews

    For a special way to round out a quick dinner, try this Ambrosia Pudding dessert. Serving it in a parfait...


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    Braciole

    5 reviews

    In our family, braciole was served as a special treat for holidays. It was Grandma’s specialty and the preparation was...


    Special Strawberry Spinach Salad

    11 reviews

    Any way you slice them, strawberries are extra-colorful and refreshing when paired with crisp greens in this salad.—Jean Newnham, Peterborough,...


    Mushroom Quiche

    4 reviews

    Fresh mushrooms and Swiss cheese complement each other in this wonderful dish. Served with fresh fruit, it makes a hearty...


    Eclair Torte

    12 reviews

    The pastry part of this torte bakes into one big crust, which eliminate filling individual eclairs. The homemade pudding is...


    Marinated Cheese-Topped Salad

    3 reviews

    A lovely vinaigrette coats this green salad that’s tossed with tomatoes, olives and marinated cream cheese ‘croutons.’ I freeze the...


    Herb & Sun-Dried Tomato Muffins

    2 reviews

    Mom served these muffins instead of bread or buns. Now I make them to serve with soup or chili. —...

    Fresh Salmon Patties with Greek Yogurt Sauce

    7 reviews

    Whether you start with fresh salmon or use leftover cooked salmon, you can serve these fresh salmon patties with sauce...


    Fresh Artichokes with Lemon-Yogurt Dip

    Artichokes are at their best when you prepare them simply, without a lot of fuss or seasonings to overdress them....


    Loaded Twice-Baked Potato Casserole

    18 reviews

    Creamy, cheesy and loaded with bacon, this comforting casserole immediately makes guests feel at home. —Cyndy Gerken, Naples, Florida


    Chocolate Spice Cake with Caramel Icing

    8 reviews

    I found this recipe back in the late '80s and knew it was a special cake. The caramel icing can...


    Carrot Puree

    1 review

    Carrot puree pairs beautifully with anything from roasted meat to grilled fish. Cook the carrots fully to ensure a velvety...


    Honey Caramels

    1 review

    I love whipping up a batch of homemade honey-sweetened caramels for my family and friends. Sometimes I replace the walnuts...

    Jam Thumbprint Cookies

    6 reviews

    When I was four, Mom and I would don our aprons and I would pretend we were bakers named Marge...


    Pear & Ginger Sparkler

    1 review

    I created this twist on a Bellini when a friend gave me some Asian pears she grew in her backyard....


    Cumin-Roasted Carrots

    2 reviews

    Carrots make a super side—they are big on flavor and a breeze to cook. Plus, I can actually get my...


    Rhubarb Pecan Muffins

    I usually make these for breakfast and as a coffee-time snack. I also like using my rhubarb for pies and...


    Candied Violets

    1 review

    Your surprise ingredient will be the talk of the table if you add beautiful candied-violet garnishes to salads or desserts.—Jeanne...


    Rhubarb Slush

    4 reviews

    This thirst-quenching slush is a fun way to use rhubarb. I love to serve it for special get-togethers like a...