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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    Minted Beet Salad

    We have neighbors who share vegetables from their garden, and every year my husband and I look forward to their...


    Cheese Potato Casserole

    My aunt made this favorite potato cheese casserole over and over at the request of family and friends. It's a...


    Cucumber Dill Dip

    This cool and creamy dip keeps the oven free for other foods on Thanksgiving. You can make the base in...


    Pepper and Fresh Herb Frittata

    Peppers add “zing” to this wonderful egg dish, chock-full of herby seasoning. It’s simple to put together for breakfast or...


    Garlic Fontina Bread

    With its golden brown color and soft texture, this bread is a must at any family meal. It's a modified...


    Peach Glaze for Ham

    Five ingredients easily become a fruity, spiced glaze for ham. My family enjoys the entree so much, I serve it...


    Fresh Corn Cakes

    Corn's always been the basis of my favorite recipes—in fact, these corn cakes were one of the first things I...


    Peach Breakfast Slush

    This refreshing beverage is a favorite of mine to serve at our many brunch get-togethers. Because it's made ahead of...

    Huevos Diablos

    You'll think these eggs really do have a bit of devil's heat in them. For a milder version, remove the...


    Coconut Cake with White Chocolate Frosting

    My husband adores coconut but not so much cake. When I take this beauty to family potlucks, he gets his...


    Hacienda Hash Browns

    I use a clear glass dish to show off my hash brown bake. The bold pepper, cilantro, cumin and garlic...


    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....


    Rosemary Leg of Lamb

    Roast lamb is a treat for our family at Easter Time and on other special occasions. Before putting the meat...


    Lemon Mint Curd

    I like to "dress up" ordinary recipes with my fresh, homegrown herbs. This minty lemon curd is a family favorite!...


    Make-Ahead Blueberry French Toast Casserole

    If you like blueberries and pecans, you'll appreciate this company-ready recipe. You can assemble it the night before and pop...


    Berry Phyllo Tarts

    Lightly glazed fresh fruit nestled in delicate pastry creates a looks-like-you-fussed dessert. Shares TerryAnn Moore of Vineland, New Jersey. "One...


    Coconut Custard

    My family always thought baked custard was a treat...and I especially like this coconut custard version. —Ruth Peterson, Jenison, Michigan

    Lemon Yeast Puffs

    The lemon flavor in these yeast muffins makes them unique. My husband is a minister, and we're invited to many...


    Salmon Mousse Endive Leaves

    I recently made this simple but elegant appetizer to rave reviews. This thick mousse has a lovely presentation well suited...


    Candied Lemon Peel

    This old-fashioned candied lemon peel can also be used a garnish for other desserts. The sweet-tart taste is delightful.—Betty Slivon,...


    Cranberry Fluff Salad

    It wasn't Thanksgiving without my grandmother's cool and tangy cranberry fluff. With only four ingredients, it's a cinch to make....


    Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes

    I adapted this tomato appetizer from a stuffed mushroom recipe that I've used for years. The tasty little treats always...


    Lemon Delight Dessert

    "This sunny yellow dessert, a recipe originally from my husband's aunt, is always requested for special occasions in our family,...

    Winter Fruit Salad

    The bright colors in this winter fruit salad will perk up your morning. This is such a wonderful & easy...


    Full Garden Frittata

    I was cooking for a health-conscious friend and wanted to serve a frittata. To brighten it up, I added leftover...


    Sweet Orange Croissant Pudding

    Time-crunched cooks are sure to appreciate the make-ahead convenience of this delightful dish. Feel free to replace the orange marmalade...


    Raspberry Chipotle Glaze for Ham

    Add something new to your traditional ham entree with this easy glaze. It covers an 8- to 10-pound ham and...


    Fiesta Egg & Potato Boats

    On a whim, I stuffed eggs into potato shells as a way to use up leftover baked potatoes. It’s the...


    Fluted Lemon Cake with Fresh Fruit

    This citrusy, golden-brown cake looks especially beautiful baked in a fancy fluted pan. Serve each slice with a dollop of...