Make Easter Entertaining Super Easy (and Delicious!) With These Recipes
Easter brunch, solved. These spring-inspired recipes will make planning your holiday meal almost effortless.
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You’ve dyed the eggs, filled the Easter baskets with treats and toys, sent out your brunch invites – now, you’ve got to plan your menu. If you aren’t sure what you’re serving for Easter, let our wealth of seasonal recipes help you out.
Whether you’re planning a sprawling Sunday brunch, a buffet for lunch or a dinner spread that includes all of the classics, we’ve got you covered. These delicious, healthy dishes will feed a crowd and suit everyone’s taste. Plus, we’ve even included cleaned-up versions of springtime staple recipes (like carrot cake!). This year, getting your Easter menu finalized, prepped and beautifully served on the table is going to be a total breeze.
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You can serve an epic Easter brunch spread with any of the dishes below. From breakfast staples made fancy, like fruit-topped pancakes and sweet sticky buns, to savory salads, quiches and frittatas, there’s something for every brunch fan.
Make This One-Pan Frittata on Sunday and Eat it All Week Long
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Deviled egg recipes
Deviled eggs are an Easter staple, especially when you’ve dyed fresh eggs, completed the egg hunt and need to put them to use! Try one of our go-to deviled egg recipes and take this springtime staple ingredient to new, tasty heights. We’ve made the original extra delicious and added a few healthy extras, from fresh herbs to anti-inflammatory spices.
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Bright Easter salads
Is there a dish better suited to springtime get-togethers than a salad? It’s everything this bright and sunny season has to offer on a platter or in a bowl! Make sure to include one of these salads, filled with fresh and in-season ingredients, on your Easter table.
The Laguna Green with Asparagus, Strawberries & Orange Tarragon Vinaigrette
Grilled Peach Halloumi Salad with Basil Balsamic Vinaigrette
Fattoush Salad with Chickpea Crackers & Pomegranate Honey-Mustard Dressing
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Easter lunch and dinner recipes
Ham might be an Easter classic, but there are plenty of other springtime lunch and dinner ideas you can try. Lamb, which can be turned into chops, grilled skewers or even casseroles is one option – but there’s no reason to overlook your fave proteins, whatever they might be. Here are some of our go-to Easter main dishes and side dishes, featuring everything from ham and lamb to chicken to plant-based ingredients only.
Grilled Lamb Chops with Minted Tzatziki & Grilled Greek Salad
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Decadent Easter desserts
Who says you have to stick with classic carrot cake on Easter? There are so many springtime desserts that are sweet, satisfying and the perfect complement to whatever kinds of Easter main dishes you’re serving. We’ve got decadent dessert recipes – including a twist on traditional carrot cake – that will please any sweet tooth (and they’re all nutritious!).
Chocolate Sour Cream Cupcakes with Chocolate Espresso Buttercream