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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    Coconut Custard Pie

    3 reviews

    "My husband and I are both diabetic. We really appreciate desserts such as this creamy custard pie," says Eva Wright...


    Bacon Breakfast Cups

    3 reviews

    My son joked about adding bacon to cupcakes. I made bacon cups the next morning. The look on his face...


    Easy Coconut Pound Cake

    4 reviews

    “This cake is easy to make and is always a big hit,” writes Lisa Varner from Charleston, South Carolina. “I...


    Yeast Biscuits

    1 review

    Wonderful from-scratch yeast biscuits-golden and crusty outside and tender inside-were a staple Mom prepared regularly when I was growing up....


    Blueberry Cheesecake

    6 reviews

    Savor the best of the blues with this crowd-pleasing blueberry cheesecake. My wife and I became highly desired members of...


    Cool Rhubarb Dessert

    5 reviews

    When I want something very special, I turn to this recipe given to me by a neighbor. Even those who...


    Shrimp Toast Cups

    5 reviews

    These appetizers always disappear quick as a flash. The pretty toast cups lend themselves to other favorite fillings, too! —Awynne...


    Easy Creamed Spinach

    3 reviews

    This delicious recipe is a life-saver during the holidays, when time is short. With only three ingredients, it's also easy...

    Party Puffs

    4 reviews

    For a substantial appetizer, you can't go wrong with mini sandwiches. Instead of serving egg or ham salad on ordinary...


    Hot Pineapple Side Dish

    5 reviews

    This is the first time I've passed along this treasured recipe. It's a hand-me-down from my mother, so it's always...


    Touch-of-Mint Iced Tea

    1 review

    My family loves the mild mint and lemon flavors in this iced tea. It's a wonderful alternative to soft drinks.—Martha...


    Prosciutto & Cheddar Breakfast Biscuits

    3 reviews

    When my family visits, I love to make my nephew Robbie happy by making any breakfast with pork and cheese....


    Ham & Swiss Egg Casserole

    4 reviews

    The buttery crunch of croissants goes perfectly with the smooth Swiss and tender eggs. Breakfast for a crew doesn't get...


    White Chocolate Pound Cake

    4 reviews

    I often bake this moist tube pan cake, drizzled with two types of chocolate glaze, for special occasions.—Kimberley Thompson, Fayetteville,...


    Raspberry Swirled Cheesecake Pie

    12 reviews

    My Dad always said that my cheesecake was his favorite dessert. He is gone now, but I remember his smile...


    Pineapple Zucchini Bread with Walnuts

    3 reviews

    Warm on the inside with a slightly crunchy crust, Nancy Skramstead's Pineapple Zucchini Bread is a delicious addition to any...


    Bacon-Wrapped Tater Tots

    8 reviews

    Indulge in just one of these bacon-wrapped Tater Tots and you’ll taste why they’re a hit with kids of all...

    Oklahoma Coconut Poke Cake

    8 reviews

    Coconut is the star of this cake. You get a double dose, once with the mixture that soaks into the...


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    Caramel Snickerdoodle Bars

    28 reviews

    What did I do when I couldn’t decide between two of my favorite desserts? I combined them! This snickerdoodle-blondie hybrid...


    Almond Tea Bread

    4 reviews

    My aunt brought her tea bread recipe with her from Scotland, and enjoying a fresh-baked loaf has become a family...


    Eggs Lorraine

    2 reviews

    Super easy and elegant, this is one of my favorite special-occasion dishes. It’s absolutely delicious! —Sandra Woolard, DeLand, Florida


    Homemade Jiffy Cinnamon Rolls

    5 reviews

    I got this recipe from my mom. I like to refrigerate the dough overnight to quickly bake first thing in...


    Homemade Breakfast Sausage Patties

    3 reviews

    Buttermilk is the secret ingredient that keeps these pork patties moist, while a blend of seasonings creates a wonderful taste....

    Healthy Spinach Dip

    7 reviews

    I needed something healthy and low in fat to take to a get-together, so I experimented and came up with...


    Polka-Dot Macaroons

    10 reviews

    Macaroons studded with M&M's are easy to mix up in a hurry. That's good, because believe me, they never last...


    Chocolate Marshmallow Cookies

    14 reviews

    What fun—these double-chocolaty delights have a surprise bit of marshmallow. Kids love them! —June Formanek, Belle Plaine, Iowa


    Mother’s Applesauce Muffins

    5 reviews

    "Kids of all ages love these moist old-fashioned muffins," assures field editor Peggy Burdick of Burlington, Michigan.


    Ham with Pineapple Salsa

    6 reviews

    A dear friend shared this recipe when she moved from Hawaii to Colorado. Now it’s one of my favorite ways...


    Marinated Ham Steak for 2

    3 reviews

    In this downsized main dish, ham steaks are marinated in a tasty brown sugar mixture, then grilled to sizzling perfection....