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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    Honey Bagels

    9 reviews

    Who has time to make from-scratch bagels? You do, with this easy recipe! The chewy golden bagels offer a hint...


    Fudge Nut Brownies

    38 reviews

    There's no brownie recipe or mix I've ever tried that's better than this! And it's so easy—you can mix it...


    Strawberry Jam Cake

    18 reviews

    Every year I make this special strawberry jam cake for the Relay for Life cake raffle. It has raised lots...


    Strawberry Cream Cake

    10 reviews

    “I can’t tell you how many times I’ve made everyone 'ooh' and 'aah' when they see this beautiful dessert. It...


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    Easy Breakfast Strata

    12 reviews

    We start this strata recipe the night before so it's ready for the oven the next day. That way, we...


    Cappuccino Muffins

    82 reviews

    These are my favorite muffins to serve with a cup of coffee or a tall glass of cold milk. Not...


    Fruity Chicken Salad Mini Sandwiches

    2 reviews

    Chicken salad ranks among the classics, and this version is a hit at parties of all kinds. Feel free to...


    Heavenly Cheese Danish

    1 review

    This tempting cheese Danish bakes to flaky perfection's shines with the simple gloss of an egg wash. It tastes just...

    Chicken Chiles Rellenos Strata

    This versatile bake can be made as an entree, a brunch option or a potluck dish. It's one of the...


    Peanut Butter and Banana Waffles

    4 reviews

    I love bananas and I love to make breakfast, too. These are a refreshing change from your everyday waffles. I...


    Pineapple Cheesecake

    7 reviews

    A co-worker shared the recipe for this easy elegant pineapple cheesecake years ago, and our family has enjoyed it many...


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    Homemade Pumpernickel Bread

    This light homemade pumpernickel bread is our absolute favorite. It uses molasses rather than sugar, and rye and whole wheat...


    Orange & Lemon Wafer Cookies

    10 reviews

    These light citrus cookies go so well with a cup of coffee or tea after a heavy holiday meal. —JoAnn...


    Cardamom-Blackberry Linzer Cookies

    4 reviews

    Deeply spiced cardamom is the perfect match for the jam of your choice in this family-favorite sweet treat. — Christianna...


    Rise and Shine Parfait

    4 reviews

    Start your day with a smile. This fruit, yogurt and granola parfait is so easy to make. If you like,...


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    Rich Buttercream Frosting

    13 reviews

    A few simple ingredients make a creamy frosting that finishes cakes, cupcakes and cookies. If you love making desserts, keep...


    Asparagus and Ham Strata

    1 review

    For a quick and easy make-ahead breakfast, do the prep work the night before. Next morning, just pop it in...

    Drop Doughnuts

    15 reviews

    Remember this recipe after your next holiday dinner. I use any leftover mashed potatoes to make these light and fluffy...


    Chewy Coconut Macaroons

    16 reviews

    These chewy cookies are my husband's favorite, so he requests them often. I like to make the macaroons on cold...


    Fruit and Cheese Kabobs

    6 reviews

    We came up with this fresh and fruity summer snack idea. It's easy to make ahead and carry to the...


    Kalamata Cheesecake Appetizer

    4 reviews

    It's believed the Greeks served cheesecake at the first Olympics, so why not rewrite history with a Greek cheesecake appetizer?...


    Pasta with Asparagus

    33 reviews

    Many terrific recipes change hands at my ladies' bridge group's monthly get-togethers. That's where I discovered this zippy, tempting dish....


    No-Knead Ciabatta

    Ciabatta means slipper in Italian and the loaf resembles a well-worn slipper. This artisan bread has a firm, crispy crust...

    Contest-Winning Rhubarb Meringue Pie

    16 reviews

    My husband’s grandmother was an excellent cook, but she didn’t always share her secrets. Luckily, we have her rhubarb pie...


    Peach & Sausage Breakfast Squares

    6 reviews

    The ingredients may sound unusual, but this breakfast bake is delicious! Sausage, sweet peaches and pancake mix come together for...


    Chocolate Crepes with Raspberry Sauce

    9 reviews

    Everyone at the table will feel special eating this scrumptious treat. Seemingly rich and decadent, these crepes are just 2...


    Brandied Apricot Tart

    Canned apricots make this golden, buttery tart a wonderful option any time of year. I brush them with preserves and...


    French Toast with Apple Topping

    7 reviews

    For breakfast or brunch, you can’t top this impressive dish from Janis Scharnott of Fontana, Wisconsin. Warm, sweet apples and...


    Herb-Buttered Baby Carrots

    3 reviews

    The herb butter can be used for everything from vegetables to roast chicken, turkey, game hens—let your imagination be your...