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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    Easy Batter Rolls

    26 reviews

    The first thing my guests ask when they come for dinner is if I'm serving these dinner rolls. The buns...


    Rosemary Roasted Potatoes and Asparagus

    18 reviews

    Showcase asparagus when you dress it in fresh rosemary and red potatoes for an earthy counterpoint to the fresh, green...


    Glazed Ham Slices

    7 reviews

    Besides being a great cook, my mom could put a meal together in no time at all. A creative cook,...


    Easter Bunny Treats

    14 reviews

    Our whole family has fun making these bunny-riffic treats together. They are just so cute! —Holly Jost, Manitowoc, Wisconsin


    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...


    Mom’s Favorite White Cake

    20 reviews

    I received this recipe as part of a wedding gift. I have made it for a couple of summer gatherings...


    Dark Chocolate Croissant Bread Pudding

    4 reviews

    Croissants make an incredible base for this rich, chocolaty bread pudding. I prefer dark chocolate, but semisweet or white chocolate...


    Baklava with Honey Syrup

    2 reviews

    Baklava is a sweet, buttery Greek treat. The honey syrup drizzled on top gives this classic dessert a delicious twist....

    Sour Cream Rolls with Walnut Filling

    2 reviews

    Cozonac cu nuca is a Romanian yeast bread with a sweet walnut filling that's traditionally made during the holidays. This...


    Three-Layer Chocolate Ganache Cake

    9 reviews

    This decadent triple-layer beauty is pure chocolate indulgence. The cake layers can be frozen prior to final assembly; in fact,...


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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...


    Cherry Cheesecake

    26 reviews

    When I worked full time and needed a quick dessert to take to a potluck or a friend's home, this...


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    Candied Sweet Potatoes

    4 reviews

    My town is known as "the yam capital of the United States." These candied sweet potatoes go well with baked...

    Strawberry Tart

    6 reviews

    This creamy strawberry tart boasts a crunchy chocolate layer tucked next to the crust. Try making individual tartlets instead of...


    Cherry Kiss Cookies

    41 reviews

    Topped with a chocolate kiss, these cherry-flavored cookies look super cute on a dessert tray. Share them with family and...


    Apple Roly-Poly

    7 reviews

    My grandmother’s apple dessert is genuine regional fare. With 13 children plus the men at Grandpa’s sawmill, she had to...


    Layered Mocha Cheesecake

    109 reviews

    In my search for the perfect mocha cheesecake, I ended up combining a few of my favorite recipes to create...


    New York Cheesecake with Shortbread Crust

    3 reviews

    Light, creamy and smooth, this traditional New York cheesecake will melt in your mouth. It is made with a shortbread...


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    Lemon Sour Cream Pound Cake

    46 reviews

    Everyone raves about this pretty lemon sour cream pound cake—and it sure doesn't last long with my family. It also...

    Lady Baltimore Cake

    4 reviews

    I first made this cake for my fathers' birthday and now it is the only cake that he requests. This...


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    White Cheddar Scalloped Potatoes

    32 reviews

    This recipe has evolved over the past eight years. After I added the thyme, ham and sour cream, my husband...


    Fresh Strawberry Pie

    12 reviews

    Each year we can hardly wait for strawberry season because we believe ours are the best in the country! After...


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    Cherry Cheese Logs

    1 review

    Our party guests flock to this holiday gem of an appetizer - cherry-studded cream cheese served with graham or water...


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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,...


    Candy Cane Pie

    2 reviews

    When my college roommate first made this pie, I couldn't get enough! Using a store-bought crust helps save time when...