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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    Orange Hot Cross Buns

    5 reviews

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


    Strawberry Pound Cake

    4 reviews

    This beautiful cake is my husband's favorite. I add chopped pecans and strawberries to the batter and brush the cake...


    Fluted Lemon Cake

    4 reviews

    My great-grandmother used to make this cake, which has been a family favorite for years. You won’t believe it starts...


    Rice Pilaf with Apples & Raisins

    4 reviews

    I love making bulgar pilaf with apricots. So glad I tried it with dried apples and golden raisins! —Elizabeth Dumont,...


    Warm Mustard Potato Salad

    14 reviews

    This tangy mixture is wonderful and so different from traditional potato salads. The Dijon mustard and dill spark the flavor....


    Tortilla Ham Pinwheels

    3 reviews

    Looking for an easy appetizer to bring to a party or get-together? These rapid roll-ups from Judy Addair rely on...


    Pork Tenderloins with Wild Rice

    3 reviews

    Apricots say sweet things to earthy herbs in this gravy-licious meal. Remember this recipe—it’s worthy of a weekend celebration. —Taste...


    Skinny Crab Quiche

    4 reviews

    Crabmeat, zucchini, cheddar cheese and green onions flavor this savory crustless quiche. I take this to potlucks, cut into appetizer-size...

    Homemade Pancake Syrup

    5 reviews

    This simple maple syrup cooks up in minutes but leaves a lasting impression. It's best served hot over waffles or...


    Strawberry Cream Puffs

    6 reviews

    Lots of people think cream puffs are difficult to make—but I've never had these fail me!
    By now, I...


    Roast Rack of Lamb with Herb Sauce

    2 reviews

    The sauce uses eight of my favorite herbs, but making it is a cinch. The aroma of the lamb while...


    Lemony Cooler

    4 reviews

    Everyone thinks I've gone to a lot of trouble when making this refreshing summer drink, but it's so easy! I...


    Celebration Green Beans

    4 reviews

    “My husband loves green beans, and really likes this recipe. It's a nice change from a regular green bean casserole!”


    Red Cabbage Casserole

    9 reviews

    Since I enjoy spending time with my guests rather than alone in the kitchen, this one's a favorite dish...I've served...


    Almond Rice Pilaf

    7 reviews

    Sharon Adamczyk of Wind Lake, Wisconsin writes, "With quick-cooking rice, this is a speedy side dish...but the almonds make it...


    Aunt Ruth’s Famous Butterscotch Cheesecake

    21 reviews

    Aunt Ruth was our nanny when I was little and made this cheesecake often. Since it had to chill overnight, it...


    Ladyfinger Cheesecake

    2 reviews

    "My mom got this recipe from a friend, and after we tried it, we promised we'd never make cheesecake any...

    Fruity Sherbet Punch

    3 reviews

    Everybody loves glasses of this sweet fruit punch. When entertaining, I start with a quart of sherbet, then I add...


    Make-Ahead Creamy Potatoes

    1 review

    For the holidays, I usually serve the traditional foods with a new spin or two on family favorites. I put...


    Best Rhubarb Pudding Cake

    3 reviews

    I received this recipe years ago from a co-worker. Today, my family and I really enjoy this dessert. It's nice...


    Layered Carrot Cake

    16 reviews

    I never liked carrot cake until I tried this one. The rich, moist cake with orange-flavored frosting is now a...


    Mixed Greens with Orange Juice Vinaigrette

    2 reviews

    Like a string of pearls on a little black dress, a vinaigrette is a classic way to dress a salad....


    Ham & Cheese Scones

    3 reviews

    I make these scones as a way to use up leftover ham. The cheesy, savory wonders are a delight as...

    Mediterranean Mashed Potatoes

    1 review

    It's hard for our family to imagine eating mashed potatoes any other way but this. It tastes great on its...


    Easter Fruit Salad

    3 reviews

    Using pastel marshmallows, both young and old alike are sure to enjoy this colorful Easter fruit salad from Deanna Richter...


    Cornmeal Lime Cookies

    4 reviews

    Here’s something a little different for your platter of Christmas sweets. Cornmeal gives these light cookies crunch, and the tart...


    Strawberry-Orange Spinach Salad

    3 reviews

    "Years ago, my husband and I went to a dinner catered by a high school cooking class, and they served...


    Orange Vinaigrette Spinach Salad

    4 reviews

    This special salad is lightly coated in a refreshing citrus dressing. I sometimes serve it with a side of cottage...


    Roasted Harvest Vegetables

    10 reviews

    This is a favorite side dish to serve any time we're having company. I like to pair it with just...