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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    Spiced Bacon Twists

    21 reviews

    A sweet and savory rub makes these tasty twists of bacon deliciously different and worth the extra step to prepare....


    Cherry Tarts

    2 reviews

    At our house, we celebrate George Washington's birthday with this cherry dessert.


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    Can’t-Eat-Just-One Cinnamon Rolls

    56 reviews

    My cinnamon rolls have been known to vanish quickly. Once I dropped off a dozen rolls for my brothers, and...


    Prosciutto-Pesto Breakfast Strata

    4 reviews

    I'd never tried prosciutto before this recipe, and it instantly made me a big-time fan! The layers of flavor in...


    Homemade Lemon Bars

    17 reviews

    When these tangy bars were served in my husband's childhood, family meals were memorably complete. That's still true today for...


    Beef, Potato & Egg Bake

    7 reviews

    To keep my family going strong throughout the day, I start with lean ground beef and spices, then sneak some...


    Golden Beet Curry Risotto with Crispy Beet Greens

    I was delighted to find golden beets at the farmers market and knew they'd be perfect in a risotto recipe...


    Slow-Cooked Blueberry French Toast

    10 reviews

    Your slow cooker can be your best friend on a busy morning. Just get this recipe going, run some errands...

    Triple Fudge Brownies

    31 reviews

    When you're in a hurry to make dessert, here's a "mix of mixes" that's so convenient and quick. The result...


    Brunch Ham Enchiladas

    23 reviews

    When I'm expecting company for brunch, the menu often features this tried-and-true casserole. With ham, eggs and plenty of cheese,...


    Apple Coffee Cake

    27 reviews

    Tart sour cream flavors this moist apple cinnamon coffee cake covered with brown sugar and crunchy nuts. The yield is...


    Lemon-Thyme Bread

    9 reviews

    Lemon and thyme go together like milk and cookies. Fresh thyme is best, but if you must use dried, reduce...


    Coconut Macaroon Pie

    7 reviews

    Coconut macaroons are divine, but they can be a little messy to make. I turned the batter into a pie...


    Ham and Potato Frittata

    Easy and delicious, this hearty ham and potato frittata is appreciated whenever I've served it...breakfast, lunch or dinner. Reheated or...


    Broccoli-Ham Hot Dish

    9 reviews

    One of my best friends shared this recipe with me. My family loves it because it includes one of our...


    Glazed Doughnuts

    1 review

    The light coffee flavor in these tasty sugar-glazed doughnuts makes them a perfect start to the morning...on Christmas Day or...


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    Cobb Salad

    18 reviews

    Made on the fly by Hollywood restaurateur Bob Cobb in 1937, the Cobb salad is a world-famous American dish. Here's...

    Skillet Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

    28 reviews

    For a change of pace, you can substitute fresh or frozen peach slices for the pineapple in this old-fashioned recipe....


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    Swedish Butter Cookies

    20 reviews

    It's impossible to eat just one of these Swedish cookies. Naturally, they're a favorite with my Swedish husband and children—but...


    Creamed Garden Potatoes and Peas

    29 reviews

    New potatoes and peas are treated to a creamy sauce for this special side. —Jane Uphoff, Cunningham, Kansas


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    Baked Parmesan Broccoli

    31 reviews

    I began making this creamy side dish years ago as a way to get my kids to eat broccoli. They...


    Chocolate Peanut Pie

    30 reviews

    I entered this pie in our county fair, and it was selected grand champion. Who can resist a tempting chocolate...


    Mashed Potatoes with Ham

    2 reviews
    This ham and mashed potatoes recipe evolved from scalloped potatoes, which are tasty but time-consuming to bake. Instead,...
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    Mascarpone Cheesecake

    16 reviews

    This rich dessert is sure to delight with its creamy filling, whipped topping and sweet caramel drizzle. It makes a...


    Chocolate Cannoli

    1 review

    We made two Italian treats into one with beautiful pizzelle cookies wrapped around a rich, chocolaty cannoli filling. The chopped...


    Apricot Almond Torte

    26 reviews

    This pretty cake takes a bit of time, so I like to make the layers in advance and assemble it...


    Italian Sesame Cookies

    2 reviews

    These nontraditional European cookies aren't overly sweet and have a wonderful crunch from sesame seeds. They're the ideal accompaniment to...


    Italian Chocolate-Hazelnut Cheesecake Pie

    3 reviews

    I first prepared an Italian-style cheese pie years ago. When I changed it up by adding a chocolate-hazelnut topping, it...


    Apricot Spinach Salad

    This easy-to-make salad is full of flavor. The vinaigrette is a great complement to the spinach and apricots. —Taste of...