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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    Blueberry Torte Squares

    8 reviews

    Super healthy blueberries star in this family-favorite dessert. Can't find fresh blueberries? Frozen work just as well. —Michele Raines, Lyndonville,...


    Roasted Asparagus Lasagna

    11 reviews

    My husband is a "meat and potatoes" kind of guy, so the first time I made this meatless recipe, he...


    Creamy Center Cupcakes

    4 reviews

    My mother made these cupcakes from scratch when I was growing up, but I simplified the recipe with a cake...


    Pork Roast with Apple-Mushroom Sauce

    1 review

    The smooth sauce combines two old recipes from my extensive collection and pairs perfectly with tender pork slices. This is...


    Baked Brie

    3 reviews

    I always come home with an empty plate when I take this special baked brie recipe to holiday parties. It...


    Lime Muffins

    3 reviews

    I bake muffins every Sunday morning, so I'm always trying different ingredients to make them interesting. These citrus muffins are...


    French Toast Strata

    4 reviews

    I'm always on the lookout for different breakfast and brunch ideas. I like to serve this easy make-ahead casserole when...


    Layered Orange Sponge Cake

    3 reviews

    This recipe's been handed down in my family for 40 years, from a relative who was a French baker. It's...

    Waffles with Peach-Berry Compote

    2 reviews

    This recipe was created one summer Sunday morning when I was looking for a healthier alternative to butter and maple...


    Best-of-Show Tomato Quiche

    9 reviews

    I knew this delicious recipe was a "keeper" when I first tried it in the 1970s as a new bride-...


    Carrot Cake Cupcakes

    1 review

    This recipe is so special to me because it was passed down from my grandmother, to my mother, and now...


    Crunchy Peanut Butter Balls

    10 reviews

    "The first time I made this candy, I knew it was going to be a big hit," writes Janice Brightwell,...


    Raspberry-Rhubarb Coffee Cake

    1 review

    Sweet raspberries and tart rhubarb are perfect partners in this classic coffee cake. It makes a wonderful midmorning snack with...


    Mustard Ham Strata

    3 reviews

    I had this at a bed-and-breakfast years ago. The owners were kind enough to give me the recipe, and I've...


    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...


    Sage Breakfast Patties

    1 review

    You'll want to skip store-bought breakfast patties when you try this simple recipe. It combines ground turkey and pork with...


    Blueberry Mini Muffins

    8 reviews

    "These bite-size muffins are popular in our family," reports Suzanne Fredette of Littleton, Massachusetts. "They're especially nice for potlucks since...


    Frozen Peanut Parfait Pies

    5 reviews

    People will think you went to a lot of trouble to make these luscious pies, but with just six ingredients,...


    Raspberry Cake Roll

    2 reviews

    This is a really tasty dessert, and it doesn't have as many calories as some other sweets. It's also a...

    Creamy Lemon Cheesecake

    8 reviews

    My friend Gwen gave me this creamy, lip-smacking recipe, and it's been a crowd-pleaser at my house ever since. The...


    Honey-Glazed Spiral Ham

    1 review

    Celebrate a holiday with this big and savory ham. The spiraled pieces taste so good drenched in a sweet and...


    Asparagus and Mushrooms in Lemon-Thyme Butter

    5 reviews

    Out of thyme? No worries, the beauty of this dish is in its versatility. Try using another herb instead. —Sarah...


    Almond Pastry Puffs

    9 reviews

    This tender, nutty almond pastry is one of my favorite brunch treats. It looks and tastes so special, people won’t...


    Three-Cheese Hash Brown Bake

    6 reviews

    Serve up comfort food for breakfast with this cheesy casserole featuring frozen hash browns. It requires just 10 minutes of...


    Creamy Pea Salad

    16 reviews

    You can prepare this pea salad ahead of time, so it's ideal when you're having company for dinner. —Debra Hartze,...