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How to Downsize Your Easter Feast This Year

3 smart ways to scale those big family recipes to fit the strange social-distancing reality in the age of coronavirus.

By Stacey Ballis

30+ Easter Recipes for a Small Group

If this year's Easter gathering is smaller than usual, you'll need to make some adjustments.

How to Assemble an Exceptional Adult Easter Basket

These ideas are a smart way to support small businesses, too.

By Kelsey Ogletree

20+ Brunch Casseroles That Are Perfect for Easter

Whip up one (or more!) of these savory, satisfying casseroles for a hearty addition to your brunch table.

15 Budget-Friendly Easter Recipes

Check out our top budget-friendly recommendations for this year's Easter table.

25 Easter Recipes Using Pantry Staples

These Easter mains, sides, and desserts all capitalize on the ingredients you already have.

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30+ Picnic-Friendly Easter Recipes

Weather permitting, there's no reason you can't host Easter lunch or dinner in your back or front yard. All you have to do is prepare ahead of time, and pick the right dishes. Green salads, pasta salads without a mayonnaise base, and homemade breads are all suited for eating outdoors. A few of these recipes do contain mayonnaise or dairy, so be sure to keep them cool until you're absolutely ready to eat them.

15+ Kid-Friendly Easter Desserts

From roasted leg of lamb to fancy-looking deviled eggs, the Easter meal can sometimes seem a little unapproachable for the youngest at the table. This year, take it easy on the dessert and introduce kids to the kitchen with these fun Easter treats. Little ones will love helping out with measuring, mixing, and then getting to enjoy the pastel-colored, often chocolate-covered "fruits" of their labor.

25 Non-Traditional Easter Ham Recipes

18 Impressive Baked Pasta Recipes for Easter

30 Easter Breakfasts Your Family Will Love

20 Easy Cocktails for Easter Brunch

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30 Impressive Easter Dinners That Aren't Ham or Lamb

Skip the ham or lamb this Easter for something less expected (but equally impressive).

10 Easter Dishes to Make With Your Slow Cooker

Take a break from your Instant Pot and get back to basics with these easy dishes that are perfect for Easter.

14 Make-Ahead Desserts to End Easter With a Sweet Treat

With dessert already done, you'll be able to spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying the Easter celebration.

25+ Grandma-Approved Easter Dinner Recipes

By Emily Shepherd

12 Make-Ahead Easter Appetizers

Whether you are serving an elegant, no-holds-barred Easter dinner or a casual post-egg hunt lunch, it never hurts to have a few appetizers on hand to satisfy hungry guests. These make-ahead appetizers, perfect for Easter, are easy to prepare in advance. Keep your holiday meal preparations simple with these crowd-pleasing bites.

15+ Make-Ahead Recipes for Your Easiest Easter Yet

In some parts of the country, Easter brunch or dinner is a culinary affair on the level of Thanksgiving or Christmas. Keep your Easter preparations more relaxed this year with these easy make-ahead dishes. From roasted lamb and deviled eggs to strawberry cake and green bean casserole, we've got your Easter menu planning covered.

30 Easy Treats to Enjoy This Easter

There are lots of upsides to Easter, and one of our favorites is the array of sugary pastel desserts you can make without spending an entire afternoon in the kitchen. Whether you're trying to use up extra candy, impress your guests, or just have a little fun with the kids, these treats are both festive and impressive without being exhausting.

40 Amazing Easter Bread Recipes

Celebrate spring and rebirth with classic and traditional bread recipes from around the globe along with a few recipes that are perfect for the breakfast spread on Easter morning.

15+ Potato Side Dishes for Your Best Easter Yet

From sweetly glazed hams to stuffed eggs and bunny cakes, good food is an essential part of any Easter celebration. Looking to update your menu this year? It's hard to go wrong with potatoes, be they mashed, baked, or everything in between. These potato side dishes are the perfect way to round out this year's springtime spread.

20 Easy Easter Desserts

From quick cookies to classic pies, our easy Easter desserts will make your holiday a lot simpler.

17 Easy Instant Pot Easter Recipes

Who says you can't cook your Easter meal in an Instant Pot? Certainly not us. From classic sides (like basic asparagus or mac and cheese) to nontraditional main courses (instead of ham or lamb, try serving our amazing Instant Pot Sunday Sauce and Meatballs for an entrée everyone will love), you're going to want to bookmark this collection of Instant Pot Easter recipes.

35 Best Deviled Egg Recipes

Easter and Southern lunches just aren't the same without deviled eggs. The finger food staple is relatively easy to prepare and is beloved enough to hold its own without any alterations. If you like your deviled eggs with a twist, though, we've got plenty, from pimiento cheese to herbs and crumbs and even shrimp with remoulade. With these deviled egg recipes, we guarantee your family, friends, and guests will relish every single bite.

15+ Adorable Easter Cupcakes You'll Want to Bake Again and Again

9 Awesome Desserts You Never Knew You Could Make With Peeps

Celebrate the return of Peeps by turning these iconic, pastel-colored marshmallow chicks and bunnies into some truly eye-catching Easter treats.

21 Festive Easter Menus

Gather your friends and family to celebrate the Easter season with these festive springtime menus.

62 Sweet Easter Cake Recipes

If you need a cake recipe for your Easter meal, we’ve got what you need, from coconut and carrot to strawberry shortcake and pineapple upside down cake.

Show-Stopping Easter Desserts

Celebrate the holiday with festive Easter desserts such as bunny cookies, easter egg cookies, strawberry cake, and colorful fruit tarts.

30 Crowd-Pleasing Easter Entrees

The hardest part of setting an Easter dinner menu is deciding on the main course. Do you go traditional, or is this the year you branch out a little? Are you aiming for elegance, ease, or somewhere in between? Whether you're feeling ham, lamb, or something altogether different, we have you covered. Here are some of our best main dish ideas for a memorably delicious Easter meal.

Our Best Easter Brunch Recipes

Whether you are hosting Easter brunch or attending a potluck-style feast, you’re sure to find just the right dish in this collection of favorite Easter recipes. In addition to holiday breakfast staples, like waffles, pancakes, and pastries, Easter brunch is the perfect occasion for bringing in an element of freshness to the meal by taking advantage of the season’s vibrant produce.

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The Ultimate Guide to Easter Recipes