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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    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....


    Rhubarb Crunch

    6 reviews

    "RHUBARB was one of the first crops Grandma gathered from her garden in spring. She told us kids her rhubarb...


    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...


    Cheesy Broccoli Cauliflower Casserole

    4 reviews

    After I found this broccoli cauliflower casserole in an old church cookbook, I adjusted it to make it lower in...


    Pina Colada Dip

    3 reviews

    If you like pina coladas, you've gotta try this fluffy fruit dip. Scooped up with a slice of fresh pineapple,...


    Country Potato Salad

    4 reviews

    I felt as though my usual potato salad recipe was missing something. So I experimented with some different ingredients, and...


    Creamy Asparagus on Toast

    3 reviews

    If you have hard-cooked eggs left over from Easter, here's a way to use some of them. It's delicious for...

    Ensenada Shrimp Cocktail

    5 reviews

    Tomatoes, peppers, onions and cilantro replace traditional cocktail sauce in this lively Southwestern makeover of the popular appetizer. —Teri Rasey,...


    Italian Easter Bread

    2 reviews

    "Both the Italians and the Swiss prepare this festive Easter bread with colored eggs embedded in the dough," informs Dolores...


    Bacon-Sausage Quiche Tarts

    1 review

    As a teacher, I attend many meetings and also have special celebrations with rest of the staff. The other teachers...


    Berry Pinwheel Cake

    5 reviews

    Perfect for special meals, this lovely chiffon cake is a nice change from strawberry pie or shortcake. Don't be afraid...


    Best Leg of Lamb

    2 reviews

    When Julia Child visited my cousin's winery 20 years ago for a TV segment, she prepared a leg of lamb...


    Pastel Tea Cookies

    1 review

    These glazed sugar cookies are perfect for nibbling between sips at a tea party, graduation or shower. —Lori Henry, Elkhart,...

    Bing Cherry Salad

    3 reviews

    For a sweet, fruity salad at your next get-together, this recipe will surely delight. The cherries makes this irresistible.—Cindy Mahn,...


    Veal Chops with Mustard-Sage Crust

    2 reviews

    Our home economists use stone-ground mustard to flavor moist veal chops. They easily bake in the oven for a quick-and-easy...


    Grilled Rosemary Pork Roast

    1 review

    When the family's coming or we're expecting guests for dinner, I often serve this flavorful grilled pork roast—and it's always...


    Phyllo Fruit Tart

    3 reviews

    This elegant treat tastes as fantastic as it looks. A topping of mixed berries would also be wonderful. Taste of...


    Farm Fresh Quiche

    12 reviews

    Going to the farmers market and talking with people who work on the farm inspires me to make recipes like...


    Strawberry Ice Cream Dessert

    2 reviews

    This pretty, refreshing treat has been served many times at our church showers. We just love it.—Teresa Ryherd, Fairbank, Iowa