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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    Spinach Chicken Crepes

    1 review

    I made this dish at a cooking class several years ago. These spinach- and chicken-filled crepes are topped with a...


    Almond Coconut Bars

    9 reviews

    —Dolores Skrout, Summerhill, Pennsylvania


    Cream-Filled Coffee Cake

    3 reviews

    Need to take a spectacular coffee cake to an early morning gathering? Bake this coffee cake several days ahead, slice...


    Southwest Brunch Casserole

    21 reviews

    "My husband used to take this casserole, doubled, to office potlucks, and it was a favorite. I serve it at...


    Strawberry Pineapple Pie

    2 reviews

    Treat your loved ones to a spring fruit pie. This luscious dessert has a pretty pink filling and a fluffy...


    Apple Grape Broccoli Salad

    2 reviews

    I found this recipe in a local newspaper several years ago and reworked it to my family's taste. So far...


    Orange Grove Cake

    14 reviews

    A few years ago, I won best in show in the Western Idaho State Fair for this citrusy cake with...


    Easter Egg Candies

    1 review

    Kids will jump at the chance to help in the kitchen when you're making these Easter egg candies. —Gloria Jarrett,...

    Chilled Salmon with Cucumber-Dill Sauce

    A friend from Boston shared this traditional New England dish. It’s a refreshing hot-weather meal and a nice change of...


    Pesto-Pepper Cheese Spread

    1 review

    I get tons of recipe requests whenever I bring this zippy spread to a party. Use convenient store-bought pesto or...


    Bourbon Candied Bacon Deviled Eggs

    4 reviews

    At our house, it doesn’t get any better than deviled eggs with bacon—bourbon candied bacon, that is. See if you...


    Peanut Butter-Chocolate Cake Rolls

    1 review

    Who knew something this impressive could start with a cake mix! The mini chocolate chips add a tasty crunch to...


    Frittelle di Riso

    For this traditional Italian dinner, we created these rice fritters that serve as a sweet and satisfying dessert.—Taste of Home...


    Lemon-Ricotta Cookies

    5 reviews

    I work for a special education school and our students run their own catering business. Every time they make this...


    Sicilian Brussels Sprouts

    I love to make this dish because the flavors jumping around in your mouth keep you coming back bite after...


    Cheddar Gougeres

    5 reviews

    Gougeres-French cheesy cream puffs-are usually made with Gruyere cheese but I often substitute with the sharpest cheddar I can find...


    Sour Cream-Leek Biscuits

    1 review

    These biscuits are a wonderful pairing for soups. I've made them with all-purpose white flour as well as whole wheat,...

    Caramel-Pecan Dream Bars

    16 reviews

    These ooey-gooey cake bars that pull ever so gently from the pan and hold a firm cut are a baker’s...


    Herb-Crusted Rack of Lamb with Mushroom Sauce

    With this easy, surefire recipe, you don't have to be afraid to prepare a rack of lamb for a holiday...


    Tender Whole Wheat Rolls

    3 reviews

    Even though these are whole wheat rolls they have a light texture and are soft and tender. This recipe reminds...


    Strawberry Garden Salad

    2 reviews

    When I take this cheery mix of berries, pineapple, red onion and feta to book club, it’s a blockbuster. I...


    Mushroom Caponata

    This is a lovely appetizer when served with crostini, pita bread, bagel chips or crackers. I've also used it as...


    Parmesan-Rosemary Mashed Potatoes

    2 reviews

    I think mashed potatoes are a little bland—so I came up with my own version, adding cheese, garlic and rosemary....

    Ham and Broccoli Puffs

    3 reviews

    These starters look complex, but they're easy to make and still very elegant. —Lynda McCulloch, San Antonio, Texas


    Sauteed Tarragon Radishes

    1 review

    Who says radishes only belong in salads? These sauteed radishes are cooked in wine and tarragon, and may just change...


    Fennel au Gratin

    Here's a lovely variation on traditional potatoes au gratin. Rich and buttery, this baked side dish has just the right...


    Honey Lemon Muffins

    3 reviews

    Honey’s subtle sweetness comes through in every bite of these moist little muffins, providing the perfect counterpoint to the bright...


    Blueberry-Poppy Seed Brunch Cake

    6 reviews

    “For baking cobblers and coffee cakes like this easy recipe, I love to have blueberries around all year long," notes...


    Two-Cheese Chiles Rellenos Casserole

    12 reviews

    A friend gave me this chili relleno casserole about 35 years ago. I’m often asked to bring it to potlucks....