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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    Contest-Winning Poppy Seed Bundt Cake

    7 reviews

    Since this moist cake keeps so well, you can make it the day before serving. It freezes beautifully, too. Flavored...


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    Rich Fruit Kuchens

    12 reviews

    This German classic is such a part of our reunions, we designate a special place to serve it. Five generations...


    Glazed Julienned Carrots

    3 reviews

    There's just enough butter and sugar in this glazed julienned carrots recipe to bring out its natural sweetness. With just...


    Roast Spiced Chicken

    5 reviews

    Ever have a worn index card recipe from your mother with food stains covering the words? Spiced chicken has been...


    Peach-Basil Cooler

    1 review

    Mix peaches and basil with club soda for a cool and refreshing mocktail! —Dana Hinck, Pensacola, Florida


    Egg Baskets Benedict

    1 review

    A little puff pastry turns Canadian bacon and eggs into a tasty update on eggs Benedict. We use a packaged...


    Fruity Croissant Puff

    3 reviews

    I got this recipe from a good friend. Sweet, tart, tender and light, it tastes like a Danish.—Myra Aimer, Tuttle,...


    Festive Cranberry Salad

    12 reviews

    This cool, tangy salad always prompts recipe requests. It must be the combination of tart cranberries, sweet pineapple and pecans...

    Dar’s Coconut Cream Pie

    18 reviews

    When I whip up a toasted coconut cream pie, my family goes wild and the pie vanishes. —Darlene Bartos, Shoreview,...


    Burst o’ Lemon Muffins

    19 reviews

    While I visited my sister in Florida, she baked a batch of these incredible muffins. They have a cakelike texture...


    Eggnog Sweet Potato Bake

    5 reviews

    I love eggnog so I am always looking for new ways to use it. When I added it to mashed...


    Yummy Chocolate Dip

    6 reviews

    Turn fresh fruit into an irresistible and tantalizing snack or dessert with this dreamy, creamy chocolate dip. Four ingredients and...


    Bunny Tails

    2 reviews

    My granddaughters and I came up with this clever and easy idea for Easter. —Kelly Ciepluch, Kenosha, Wisconsin


    Chai Truffle Tart

    1 review

    My chai-flavored tart boasts chocolate and caramel layers tucked inside a salty pretzel crust. Truffles on top make it extra...


    Butternut Squash Doughnuts

    2 reviews

    My mother and I used to make several batches of these butternut squash doughnuts at a time. They're not only...


    Spiced Pumpkin French Toast Casserole

    1 review

    What a sweet way to start your morning! It’s perfect for the holidays, but we enjoy it year-round. Prep the...


    Ham & Brie Strata

    4 reviews

    There's nothing quite like my comfy strata made with Brie, ham and mushrooms. Put it together and bake it now,...

    Summer Squash & White Bean Soup

    2 reviews

    I love using summer squash in soups. This dish is hearty as is, but stir in chopped ham for an...


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    Homemade Holiday Marshmallows

    27 reviews

    This recipe was my grandpa’s favorite. Every year, he would busy himself by making Christmas marshmallows for his family
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    Buttermilk Blueberry Pancakes

    12 reviews

    Here's my recipe for classic blueberry pancakes—light as a feather and bursting with flavor! —Ann Moran, Islesford, Maine


    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


    Creamy Spring Soup

    1 review

    At the end of a cold, tiring day, I wanted something quick and warm. I whipped up this filling soup...


    Spring Green Risotto

    3 reviews

    Once a week I create a new recipe for my blog, An Officer and a Vegan. I first made this...


    Citrus Grape Drink

    1 review

    My mom made this often while I was growing up and I loved it. When I got married, I requested...


    Cheesy Cream of Asparagus Soup

    6 reviews

    Kids may not want to try a vegetable soup, but once they spoon up a mouthful of this cheesy variety,...


    Jumbo Banana-Pecan Muffins

    9 reviews

    These tender muffins are topped with a delightful streusel. They make a great treat for Christmas morning when served with...