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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    Candy Easter Eggs

    1 review

    I got this delightful a old fashioned recipe from my mother-in-law. She produced many variations from this basic recipe, combining...


    Lemon Dream Pie

    1 review

    A lovely lemon filling flavors this light pie created by our Test Kitchen. Served atop a raspberry jam drizzle, it’s...


    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,...


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    Broken Glass Dessert

    7 reviews

    When it’s cut into squares, this colorful dessert looks just like stained-glass windows. The buttery graham cracker crust pairs perfectly...


    Creamy Gelatin Dessert

    1 review

    "This yummy recipe from my husband's sister, Gloria, is a favorite when we gather with our five married children," reports...


    Gianduja

    These layered squares are more “sophisticated” than my usual lineup of Christmas candy, but they’re also very popular. People love...


    Strawberry Spinach Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing

    6 reviews

    Spinach salad looks best-dressed when it's dotted with luscious red strawberries and toasted pecans. Finish it out with a sweet...


    Orzo Cheesecake Fruit Salad

    9 reviews

    This salad features my favorite fruits, complemented by the creamy pudding mix. It even works as a dessert. —Priscilla Gilbert,...


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    Marshmallow Graham Dessert

    4 reviews

    We kids could always find room for one of these cool, yummy squares even after a big meal. For a...


    Easter Bunny Cheese Spread

    5 reviews

    FOR an Easter party at our church, I created this fun rabbit centerpiece from a cheese ball recipe. My children...

    Sweet Ham Steak

    12 reviews

    I need just three ingredients to fix this sweetly seasoned ham steak recipe. It's a quick and easy main dish...


    Orange Sweet Potatoes

    1 review

    "Seconds are common once folks try these wonderfully satisfying sweet potatoes—they're smothered with a cinnamon-orange sauce and dotted with walnuts,"...


    Decadent Broccoli Souffle

    2 reviews

    I combine fresh broccoli with cheddar cheese for a stunning side dish that appeals to everyone...even kids!—Elaine Luther, Homosassa, Florida


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    Best Ever Bread Pudding

    15 reviews

    The secret to incredible bread pudding with a soft middle and crisp edges starts with leftover dinner rolls. I picked...


    Broccoli Quiche

    7 reviews

    My mother passed down this broccoli quiche recipe to me. She has been making it for over 30 years. You...


    Easter Ham

    3 reviews

    I serve this Easter ham every year. The sweet-spicy glaze turns a plain ham into a mouthwatering sensation. Everyone who...

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    Brown Sugar Pineapple Ham

    5 reviews

    This pineapple ham glaze is straightforward and simple—just what you're looking for in a holiday main dish. —Taste of Home...


    Grilled Ham Steak

    5 reviews

    I love to grill this ham steak all year-round. It's an impressive meat dish to make for company or family....


    Raisin Sauce for Ham

    5 reviews

    The raisins cook up plump and soft in this savory golden sauce that will dress up ham for Easter dinner...


    Iowa Ham Balls

    11 reviews

    This is a special recipe my whole family likes. Every time they visit and I make ham balls, they're all...


    Ham on Biscuits

    3 reviews

    I enjoy entertaining friends at luncheons. They always compliment me on these special little ham sandwiches made on cheesy homemade...


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    Confetti Cake with Brown Sugar Buttercream

    5 reviews

    This simple and tender cake has been celebrated in my family for years. Dressed up with tinted frosting and confetti,...