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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    Easter Sugar Cookies

    3 reviews

    Cream cheese contributes to the rich taste of these melt-in-your-mouth Easter sugar cookies. They have such nice flavor, you can...


    Vegetable Risotto

    2 reviews

    Short grain rice is preferred when making this classic Italian dish. Arborio rice is the most widely available short grain...


    Garlic Basil Butter

    4 reviews

    Instead of serving plain butter alongside an assortment of fresh breads, prepare this herb-laden whipped butter. —Taste of Home Test...


    Asparagus Appetizer Roll-ups

    10 reviews

    This is a wonderful warm appetizer for springtime entertaining. It's perfect for showers and also makes a tasty first course...


    Carrot Cake Jam

    12 reviews

    For a change of pace from berry jams, try this unique option. Spread on a bagel with cream cheese, it...


    Apple Bavarian Torte

    7 reviews

    A cookie-like crust holds the sensational filling of cream cheese, apples and almonds. This comforting apple torte will be welcomed...


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    Baked Three-Cheese Macaroni

    8 reviews

    Legendary mac and cheese is a must-have for big family events. This ultimate comfort food is a divine blend of...


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    Make-Ahead Hearty Six-Layer Salad

    15 reviews

    This salad is an all-time favorite. I reach for the recipe whenever I need a dish to pass. It is...

    Pimiento Cheese Ball

    8 reviews

    This rich and creamy pimiento cheese ball looks so festive with flecks of green onion and red pimiento dotting with...


    Chicken Asparagus Soup

    12 reviews

    Asparagus stars in this flavorful soup, a favorite recipe from my Italian grandmother. I have fond memories of chopping veggies...


    Moist Cream Cheese Pound Cake

    1 review

    Warm a slice of this cream cheese pound cake in the microwave for about 25 seconds. Then serve it with...


    Tomato and Green Pepper Omelet

    Fresh green pepper, onion and tomato give this savory omelet garden-fresh flavors. You can easily vary it based on the...


    Hot Ham Sandwiches

    13 reviews

    I came up with this crowd-pleasing recipe while trying to recreate a favorite sandwich from a restaurant near my hometown....


    Italian Dinner Rolls

    Over the years, I've added a pinch of this and a dash of that to this recipe until my family...


    Jelly Doughnuts

    5 reviews

    There's no need to run to the bakery for delicious jelly doughnuts! These sweet treats are lighter than air. I've...


    Mini Sausage Quiches

    30 reviews

    These bite-sized quiches are loaded with sausage and cheese—and all nestled into easy crescent roll dough. Serve the cute muffinettes...


    Hard Sauce

    5 reviews

    I remember making this sauce for my mom when I was about 8 years old. I loved the aroma and...

    Banana Beignet Bites

    25 reviews

    When I was a little girl, my grandmother took me aside one day and taught me how to make her...


    Orange Ricotta Pancakes

    37 reviews

    These popular pancakes are likely to spark a craving. For a different twist, switch the citrus ingredient to lime or...


    Chicken Royale

    4 reviews

    Treat your dinner guests like kings and queens by serving them this chicken royale recipe. —Nancy Schubert, Lake Forest, Illinois


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    Caramel Creme Brulee

    5 reviews

    This recipe comes out perfect every time and it's always a crowd-pleaser! A torch works best to get the sugar...


    Three-Cheese Souffles

    5 reviews

    No matter when I've made these soufflés, they have always been a success. Although I've never seen the centers start...


    Apricot Delight

    3 reviews

    "My mother sent me the original recipe for this delightful dessert 45 years ago, and I lightened it up," writes...

    Blueberry Sour Cream Coffee Cake

    35 reviews

    Holiday breakfasts would not be the same at our house without this delicious coffee cake. Whenever I take it anywhere,...


    Chocolate Cream Cheese Pie

    5 reviews

    This dessert makes a cool and creamy finish to any meal. Since the pudding needs time to set, I usually...


    Lemon-Rosemary Layer Cake

    26 reviews

    Tall and impressive, this unique lemon-rosemary layer cake is a treat for the senses with flecks of lemon zest and...


    Easy Scalloped Potatoes

    5 reviews

    We all loved my mom's super-rich scalloped potatoes. I tweaked her recipe to keep all the flavor, but cut the...


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    Spinach-Parm Casserole

    24 reviews

    For those who ignore Popeye and won’t eat their spinach, I find that spinach with garlicky butter and Parmesan helps...


    Old-Fashioned Lollipops

    3 reviews

    Kids of all ages will savor these fun fruity lollipops. I received the recipe from my sister-in-law years ago. We...