The Ultimate Guide to Easter Recipes

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

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

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

No family celebration or picnic is complete without stuffed or deviled eggs. Try one of our scrumptious variations.

What could be better than a delicious Easter layer cake topped with swirls of creamy, decadent frosting?  A spread of gorgeous Easter cupcakes!  A joy to decorate with kids and a cinch to bake, Easter-themed cupcakes are the perfect sweet treat to cap off your holiday meal.  From cupcakes decorated like bunnies and butterflies to mini versions of your favorite layer cakes, these incredible cupcakes are just begging to be included in this year's Easter celebration meal.  

Save some time and effort with these make-ahead Easter appetizers.

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.

Whether your Easter dinner menu is elegant and sophisticated or simple and casual, we have a menu that's perfect for your entertaining needs.

Whether you enjoy potatoes mashed or baked, these delicious recipes are perfect for your Easter spread.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Celebrate Easter morning with lightened brunch menus featuring traditional classics and seasonal produce.

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. 

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.

End your meal on a sweet note with one of these make-ahead desserts.

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.

After Easter Sunday, most are left with a carton or two of beautifully dyed hard boiled eggs. Instead of mashing them all into egg salad, try a few of these inspired recipes which call for a hard boiled egg or two.

Top off a satisfying meal with a cobbler, crisp, pudding or pie featuring the season's best berries.