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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    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...


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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...


    Ham & Mandarin Salad

    1 review

    I created this salad at the request of all the men in our house. They asked for something tangy, sweet,...


    Honey Nut & Cream Cheese Baklava

    3 reviews

    I love serving impressive desserts that look like you spent hours in the kitchen when, in reality, they're really easy...


    Oven-Roasted Spiced Carrots

    27 reviews

    I started roasting veggies and serving them often with dinner. Now my children say, “Is it OK to finish the...


    Carrot Raisin Salad

    46 reviews

    This traditional salad is one of my mother-in-law’s favorites. It’s fun to eat because of the crunchy texture, and the...


    Jim’s Honey-Glazed Ham

    13 reviews

    The aroma of this boneless ham cooking in the oven is absolutely wonderful. It comes out moist, juicy and lightly...


    Special Stuffed Strawberries

    8 reviews

    These sweet bites can be made ahead of time, and they look really colorful on a tray. I will sometimes...

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    Pillow-Soft Dinner Rolls

    26 reviews

    The dough for these rolls has a nice texture and is simple to shape. The recipe came from an old...


    Jezebel Sauce

    6 reviews

    Typically called a Jezebel sauce, this sweet, fruity topping has an underlying bite from horseradish. It pairs well with cream...


    Rosemary Shortbread Cookies

    7 reviews

    With the perfect hint of rosemary and a classic buttery texture, these delicate cookies look and taste elegant. The fact...


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    Can’t-Miss Coconut Custard Pie

    13 reviews

    This soft coconut custard pie has a mild coconut flavor. Who wouldn't love a generous slice topped with a dollop...


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    Easy Cream Pie

    3 reviews

    Fresh berries and cream pie—it’s a simple, classic combination just like Grandma used to make. My version gets you out...


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    Cherry Cream Cheese Dessert

    20 reviews

    Pretty layers of graham cracker crumbs, tasty filling and fruit topping make these cherry cream cheese desserts a standout! For...


    Bourbon-Glazed Ham

    5 reviews

    Smoky and sweet flavors come through in every bite of this Kentucky-style ham. Since I found this recipe, it’s the...


    Seasoned Red Potatoes

    21 reviews

    These simple but tasty potatoes are on the menu at my SideTrack Cafe in Metamora, Indiana. I've collected recipes for...


    Old-Fashioned Baked Ham

    2 reviews

    I can still see the table meticulously set for a country meal at our 150-year-old family farm, and I vividly...

    Thick Sugar Cookies

    9 reviews

    This thick and cakelike sugar cookie is similar to those sold at bakeries. My children often request these for their...


    Orange-Cranberry Nut Tarts

    2 reviews

    My friend gave me a recipe for orange cookies. I just had to embellish it. Now my friends and family...


    Rhubarb Tart with Shortbread Crust

    8 reviews

    Here's a perfect ending to a grilled summer meal! Between the creamy texture, the pretty color and the buttery crust,...


    Black-Bottom Banana Bars

    51 reviews

    These bars stay very moist, and their rich banana and chocolate flavor is even better the second day. My mother-in-law...


    Lemon Butter Cookies

    7 reviews

    These tender cutout cookies have a slight lemon flavor that makes them stand out from the rest. They're very easy...


    Linzer Torte

    4 reviews

    My Austrian grandmother made this nutty jam-filled linzer torte only at Christmastime. So did my mother, and now I'm proud...

    Lemon Crumb Bars

    26 reviews

    I'm always looking for a great new cookie or bar to try, but I often return this tried-and-true recipe. My...


    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...


    Lemon Shortbread Cookies

    2 reviews

    I received this recipe for lemon shortbread cookies from my cousin, who tried to duplicate cookies she loved from a...