Easy Easter Recipes That'll Have You Volunteering To Host Again Next Year
Recipe: Beet-and-Orange Salad with Spiced Pecans
A package of ready-to-eat peeled and steamed beets allows this recipe to come together in just 15 minutes.
Recipe: “Carrot Cake” Biscuits and Pineapple-Cinnamon Butter
Carrot Cake is an Easter classic, but these make-ahead biscuits capture all the flavor in half the time.
Recipe: Beet Red Velvet Cupcakes
Skip the layer cake and make these pretty beet cupcakes instead. They’ll only require 25 minutes hands-on time, but be sure to plan for an hour and 35 minutes total.
Recipe: Pineapple Casserole
Throw a few ingredients in a casserole dish and you’ll have pineapple casserole on the table in no time.
Recipe: Asparagus and Goat Cheese Mini Quiches
Use store-bought crust to speed up this Easter brunch recipe.
Recipe: Carrot Hummus
This Easter appetizer only takes 20 minutes to prepare, but it will need to chill in the refrigerator for four hours before serving.
Recipe: Tarragon Asparagus with Eggs
Create a simple vinaigrette for boiled asparagus and top with grated eggs—it’s that simple.
Recipe: New Potato and Fennel Salad
Potatoes, fennel and briny green olives, and a light dressing create a fresh twist on classic potato salad.
Recipe: Radishes in Warm Herb Butter
This bright side dish is a feast for the eyes—and the taste buds.
Recipe: Spring Lettuce and Leek Soup
Use an immersion blender to keep required cleanup to a minimum. Top with a dollop of sour cream and dill sprigs.
Recipe: No-Fail Easter Ham Glaze
This year, don’t use the prepackaged glaze that comes with your holiday ham. Opt for our no-fail glaze instead.
Recipe: Spinach-and-Vidalia Dip
This crudité spread is perfect for a casual Easter gathering.
Recipe: Herbed Dip with Baby Vegetables
A chilled, creamy dip elevates baby vegetables to appetizer status.
Recipe: Prosciutto-Wrapped Mango Bites
This simple, no-cook appetizer is an Easter crowd pleaser.
Recipe: Potato Hash
Cut potatoes into 1/2–inch pieces to speed up the cook-time.
Recipe: Lemony Green Bean Pasta Salad
Once you make this as an Easter side, it may end up becoming your favorite light spring supper recipe.
Recipe: Spinach-and-Romaine Salad with Cucumbers, Radishes, and Creamy Mint Dressing
Toss together all the ingredients for this bright spring salad and top with our creamy vinaigrette.
Recipe: Hot Potato Salad
Potato salad just got an upgrade. This casserole is cheesy, creamy, and everything delicious.
Recipe: Carrot-Ginger Puree
Make this Easter side up to three days ahead.
Recipe: Easy Parmesan-Herb Rolls
This recipe dresses up store-bought canned dough with dried herbs.
Recipe: Easy Three-Seed Pan Rolls
Start with frozen bread dough and transform it into addictive rolls that your guests will love.
Recipe: Marbled Eggs
These stunning beet-dyed eggs will work twofold as a delicious Easter side and an unexpected table centerpiece.
Recipe: Chocolate Truffle Pie with Amaretto Cream
A crispy crust and gooey center make this Chocolate Truffle Pie a winner.
Recipe: Mini Strawberry Tarts
To make the filling, simply beat cream cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice and granulated sugar until blended. Fold in whipped cream before adding to the pie shells. Chill for four hours.
Recipe: Easter-Egg Shortbread Cookies
The Easter bunny is going to love these pretty little cookies.
Recipe: Hummingbird Bundt Cake
Layered Hummingbird Cake is delicious, but time consuming. Skip the work and make it a Bundt cake that still captures all the delicious flavor of the original.
Recipe: Nutter Butter-Banana Pudding Trifle
Kids are going to go bananas over this one. You’ll be happy to find you already have most of the ingredients on hand.
Recipe: Braised Lamb
You might not consider braised lamb shanks to fall in the category of easy, but it’s all about the convenience. Make them a day ahead and reheat just before serving.
Recipe: Glazed Spiral-Cut Holiday Ham
Take a store-bought ham and jazz it up with our delicious (and easy) glaze.
So, every seat at your Easter table is accounted for and you still have no idea what you’re cooking? Don’t fret—these quick and easy recipes will have your guests singing your praises until Thanksgiving dinner.
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