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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    Glazed Ham Steaks

    9 reviews

    Sweeten up ham steaks with pineapple and brown sugar. Your family will be so impressed with this yummy dish, they...


    Raspberry Coconut Cake

    9 reviews

    This seemed like a festive dessert to fix for the holidays, so I decided to try it out on my...


    Cake with Peaches

    23 reviews

    This springtime layer cake is peachy and creamy. My mom gets requests for this cake from my brother for his...


    Grandmother’s Bread Pudding with Lemon Sauce

    1 review

    Comforting is the best way to describe this lovely, flavorful bread pudding. And the drizzle of tangy lemon sauce offers...


    Easter Basket Candy Cake

    4 reviews

    For a festive cake all of your guests will be impressed with at your Easter gathering, try this recipe. It...


    Homemade Jiffy Cinnamon Rolls

    5 reviews

    I got this recipe from my mom. I like to refrigerate the dough overnight to quickly bake first thing in...


    Orange Hot Cross Buns

    5 reviews

    For a traditional Easter recipe with a twist, try these yummy, sweet yeast buns. Grated orange peel gives...


    Cashew-Peach Sweet Potatoes

    5 reviews

    After trying this tasty side dish, I think you’ll agree that it is holiday-special. Sweet peaches and crunchy cashews really...

    Wild Rice Pilaf Bake

    7 reviews

    I make this recipe for almost every holiday and often take it to potlucks. Usually, I make the pilaf ahead...


    Crown Roast of Pork

    2 reviews

    My favorite entree for Christmas and other special occasions, a crown roast is easy to prepare. Both its elegant appearance...


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    Sweet Candied Carrots

    14 reviews

    These tender, vibrant candied carrots have a buttery glaze and a mild sweetness. This is a simple dish, but it...


    Feta ‘n’ Chive Muffins

    3 reviews

    This is a spring variation on the savory muffins my husband has made for years. It has a light texture...


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    Lemon Pound Cake Muffins

    25 reviews

    I make these lemony muffins for all kinds of occasions. My family always requests them when we have a brunch....


    Almond-Lemon Pound Cake

    4 reviews

    This lemon-almond cake is the first cake I learned to make more than 30 years ago, and it’s still a...


    Ham ‘n’ Potato Casserole

    4 reviews

    Sour cream and cheese give this hearty casserole an irresistible richness. Paired with fresh fruit, it is a filling breakfast,...


    Bacon ‘n’ Egg Bundles

    2 reviews

    This is a fun bacon and eggs recipe! It can easily be doubled for a larger group. Make sure to...


    Peach Cobbler Coffee Cake

    11 reviews

    “Absolutely delicious,” is how our Taste Testers described this comforting coffee cake that features peaches and a delectable frosting. Serve...

    Crumb Coffee Cake

    2 reviews

    This delightful coffee cake has a lightly crunchy topping and a lovely filling of nuts, brown sugar and cinnamon. It...


    Lemon Pie in Meringue Shell

    3 reviews

    A delicious and different dessert, this lemon pie is a part of all our family's special occasions. Typically, I prepare...


    Pineapple Cream Pie

    3 reviews

    My mother-in-law’s pineapple pie was a favorite with the threshing crew. A nice, big slice of it made the harvest...


    Wilted Spinach Salad

    4 reviews

    Pretty, fresh and sized just for two, this delicious salad sent in by Diana Grier of St. Joseph, Missouri may...


    Hearty Asparagus Pie

    This hearty quiche is as attractive as it is flavorful! It looks complicated to make but is actually a simple...


    Scalloped Potatoes with Ham For 2

    8 reviews

    When you don't want to bake a ham for Easter, this is a nice alternative, suggests Mark Baccus of Melbourne...

    Slow-Cooked Hot Fruit Salad

    7 reviews

    My old-fashioned fruit salad is convenient to make in the slow cooker when your oven and stovetop are occupied with...


    Rhubarb Blueberry Muffins

    17 reviews

    "We were camping, and I didn’t have enough milk for my usual blueberry muffin recipe,” recalls Dorothy Ross of Ear...


    Golden Diced Potatoes

    4 reviews

    My aunt once made potatoes like these for us. When I couldn't remember her exact recipe, I created this version....


    Strawberry Ice Cream Dessert

    2 reviews

    This pretty, refreshing treat has been served many times at our church showers. We just love it.—Teresa Ryherd, Fairbank, Iowa


    Oat Pan Rolls

    9 reviews

    I've made so many of these delicious rolls that I think I could make them blindfolded! I always take about...


    Red Potatoes with Beans

    8 reviews

    You can serve this homey blend of fresh green beans, potato wedges and chopped red onion hot or cold. Either...