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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    Sour Cream Rhubarb Pie

    4 reviews

    A hint of orange flavor and a nice blend of spices complement the tangy rhubarb. I like to serve the...


    Beans ‘n’ Caramelized Onions

    8 reviews

    Brown sugar, bacon and cider vinegar season this simple side. I often make it for family and friends, and it...


    Lemon Sheet Cake

    40 reviews

    Lemon pie filling lends a splash of citrus flavor to a convenient cake mix, and a rich cream cheese frosting...


    Custard Meringue Pie

    1 review

    Each bite of this light and fluffy pie will nearly melt in your mouth. The cracker-crumb crust holds a smooth...


    Best-Ever Chocolate Cake

    34 reviews

    You can't miss with this delightful old-fashioned dessert. It's truly the best ever chocolate cake! It is moist and chocolaty,...


    Double-Crust Onion Quiche

    1 review

    "In summer, our electric farm fencing business keeps us hopping, and I tend to fix quick meals like this hearty...


    Circus Peanut Gelatin

    1 review

    Circus peanuts are one of the most popular candies in my hometown's old-fashioned candy shop. When I saw this circus...


    Cheddar Pan Rolls

    4 reviews

    Thanks to the cheesy dough, these rich cheddar rolls have a gorgeous golden color and fabulous flavor. —Esther Current, Kitchener,...

    Baked Pork Loin Roast

    2 reviews

    Seasoned with a flavorful rub of sage, oregano, thyme and nutmeg, this mouthwatering roast is perfect for special occasions. The...


    Cantaloupe Ice Pops

    1 review

    Your reminders to "eat your fruit" will finally stick once kids take a lick of these mmm-melony snacks. A perfect...


    Spring Vegetable Bundles

    3 reviews

    You can assemble these bundles from our Test Kitchen before guests arrive, then cook them in mere minutes. To keep...


    Mustard Potatoes Au Gratin

    2 reviews

    These rich and creamy potatoes taste great with a variety of meats.
    —Tangee Thaler, Silver Lake, Ohio


    Fruit Salad Pudding

    2 reviews

    When my mother passed away, she left me a legacy of love—her treasured recipe collection, including this old-time favorite. She...


    Grapefruit Alaska

    Easily impress your guests with this quick dessert. It takes just 30 minutes to prepare, and you'll receive rave reviews....


    Peanut Butter Eggs

    7 reviews

    These easy-to-make confections are a must for me at Easter. Have youngsters help shape the eggs, then reward them with...


    Strawberry Cream Tarts

    1 review

    Dainty tarts filled with custard and fruit are fantastic for brunch. The recipe comes from our Test Kitchen. For a...


    Lemon-Blueberry Oat Muffins

    8 reviews

    These yummy oatmeal muffins showcase juicy blue berries and zesty lemon flavor. "They're a perfect mid-morning snack," says Jamie Brown...

    Triple-Layer Banana Cake

    2 reviews

    A year-round family favorite, the recipe for this moist layer cake was passed on to me by my mother. My...


    Coconut Cream Dessert

    7 reviews

    Butter-flavored crackers make the crunchy crust for this frozen take on coconut cream pie. "A mixer works great to easily...


    Blueberry Cream Dessert

    8 reviews

    This no-fuss blueberry cream cheese dessert is one of the best layered pies around. —Mildred Sherrer, Fort Worth, Texas


    Crunchy Peanut Butter Balls

    10 reviews

    "The first time I made this candy, I knew it was going to be a big hit," writes Janice Brightwell,...


    Marmalade Baked Ham

    1 review

    "My family loves the flavor that orange marmalade, beer and brown sugar give this ham," says Clo Runco. The Punxsutawney,...


    Cornbread Dressing for a Crowd

    At least 10 of us women made this old-fashioned dressing to feed over 1,500 people at our church's fall festival....

    Sunday Dinner Mashed Potatoes

    16 reviews

    Sour cream and cream cheese add delicious dairy flavors to these potatoes. They can be prepared in advance and are...


    Ham Muffinwiches

    2 reviews

    I concocted this fun recipe when I was looking for something to pack for lunch. I had leftover ham but...


    Marshmallow Fruit Salad

    8 reviews

    Christine Mills relies on convenient cans of pineapple chunks, fruit cocktail and mandarin oranges to speed up this marshmallow fluff....


    Tortilla Ham Pinwheels

    3 reviews

    Looking for an easy appetizer to bring to a party or get-together? These rapid roll-ups from Judy Addair rely on...


    Paska Easter Bread

    3 reviews

    Paska is a traditional Easter bread prepared with lots of eggs, making it much richer than ordinary sweet breads. The...


    Crumb-Topped Blueberry Muffins

    6 reviews

    For years I've searched for the perfect blueberry muffins without success. Then I came up with this winning recipe.