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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    Slow-Cooker Cinnamon Roll

    Come home to the heavenly aroma of fresh-baked cinnamon rolls! This healthier version tastes just as decadent as a regular...


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    The Best Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes

    What makes this the best out of all the cheesy scalloped potatoes recipes out there? I slice them extra thin...


    Pixie Dust Cookies

    These crisp and buttery cookies are based on a favorite Scottish shortbread recipe. They're just the right amount of sweet—and...


    Cheddar and Chive Mashed Potatoes

    My husband swears my cheddar mashed potatoes are the world's best. We always have some in the freezer. Sometimes I...


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    All-American Sheet Cake

    My sweet and tangy sheet cake piled with fresh whipped cream and juicy fruit is so good, you might just...


    Mediterranean Shrimp Orzo Salad

    Loaded with veggies and shrimp, this crowd-pleaser is a tasty change from standard pasta salads. —Ginger Johnson, Pottstown, Pennsylvania


    Pineapple Upside-Down Muffin Cakes

    A friend submitted this recipe to a cookbook our school district was compiling. The first time I made the cakes,...


    Never-Fail Cutout Cookies

    I have tried numerous recipes for cutout cookies over the years—this one is foolproof. My daughter and my granddaughter love...

    Make-Ahead Creamy Potatoes

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


    Vanilla Bean Angel Food Cake

    Angel food cake is everyone’s favorite blank slate for making awesome desserts. Serve it with a simple glaze or pile...


    Mozzarella & Spinach Breakfast Casserole

    Sun-dried tomatoes and sausage add lots of texture and flavor to this gooey casserole. We've even enjoyed it reheated after...


    Sweet & Savory Pineapple Cheese Ball

    One of my favorite dishes in childhood was my mom's pineapple and green pepper cheese ball. Now I make it,...


    Rosemary-Lemon Shortbread Sandwich Cookies

    These beautiful shortbread sandwich cookies are always a welcome addition to our annual ladies holiday tea luncheon. The distinctive rosemary...


    Oklahoma Coconut Poke Cake

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


    Slim Italian Deviled Eggs

    When you're in the mood for a cold finger food, try these deviled eggs. They are a cinch...


    Slim Asian Deviled Eggs

    When you're in the mood for some good finger food, try this sinfully delicious variations on deviled eggs. They are...


    Egg Baskets Benedict

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

    Tangy Bacon Green Beans

    My grandmother’s Pennsylvania Dutch-style recipe turns plain old green beans into a tangy cross between three-bean and German potato salads....


    Amaretto Ricotta Cheesecake

    There's a good reason why a relative handed this cherished recipe down to me. It's a keeper! The amaretto and...


    Cranberry-Apple French Toast

    My husband's breakfast club at work raves about this make-ahead French toast. Pop it in the oven in the morning...


    Bourbon-Spiced Glazed Ham

    This amazing bourbon-spiked ham makes a wonderful main course for a holiday feast. And leftovers (if there are any) make...


    Carrot Cake Sandwich Cookies

    This cookie's always been a favorite with my kids, and a best-seller at bake sales. If you want to gild...


    Cranberry Fluff Salad

    It wasn't Thanksgiving without my grandmother's cool and tangy cranberry fluff. With only four ingredients, it's a cinch to make....

    Creamy Strawberry French Toast Bake

    On Sunday mornings I like to take it easy, but I also want my family to have a nice breakfast....


    Mushroom & Spinach Eggs Benedict

    There are so many ways to experiment with eggs Benedict, and this is my favorite version. The earthy flavors of...


    Dark Chocolate Croissant Bread Pudding

    Croissants make an incredible base for this rich, chocolaty bread pudding. I prefer dark chocolate, but semisweet or white chocolate...


    Sausage Tortilla Breakfast Bake

    This casserole combines spices of the Southwest with the comfort of a hearty breakfast that is perfect for brunch. You...


    Wild Rice Mushroom Soup

    I think mushrooms often get used only to add flavor, but I think they are delicious enough to be the...


    Parsnip Potato Gratin

    Parsnips don't get much space in the produce section. But their subtle sweetness makes them worth the hunt.—Kerry Dingwall, Ponte...