21 Festive Easter Menus

Photo: Helen Norman; Styling: Carrie Purcell

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

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Festive Spring Lunch

Photo: Ralph Anderson; Styling: Lisa Powell Bailey

Festive Spring Lunch Menu
Whether for a ladies' luncheon or a Sunday family gathering, juicy roasted chicken paired with a veggie-pasta toss and fresh fruit salad make a simple and stunning meal. For the grand finale, serve chocolate layer cake with chocolate frosting and toasted pecans.

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Spring Brunch Menu

Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Buffy Hargett

Spring Brunch Menu Menu
Set the table for Easter brunch, featuring seasonal ingredients and a new twist on the quintessential holiday ham.

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An Afternoon Easter Party

Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Vanessa McNeil Rocchio

An Afternoon Easter Party Menu
Hosting a full-on holiday feast can turn you into a basket case. Instead, opt for this easy-yet-elegant gathering where adults can graze and relax as kids enjoy the fun.

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Welcome Spring

Becky Luigart-Stayner

Welcome Spring Menu
Guests will swoon at the sight of this lovely seasonal menu. Because it features springtime classics like fava beans, fresh peas, and strawberries, it's worth a trip to the farmer's market for the freshest produce.

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Easter Brunch Menu

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Jan Gautro

Easter Brunch Menu Menu
Sit down to delicate spring fare with this festive meal. It's simple to prepare, thanks to our make-ahead plan.

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Easter Dinner Menu

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Cindy Barr

Easter Dinner Menu Menu
This festive meal is a pleasure to host because you do most of the preparation in advance.

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Easter Brunch Buffet Menu

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Cindy Barr

Easter Brunch Buffet Menu Menu
From appetizer to dessert, this menu features the first hints of spring. Plus, it serves up to 12 people so gather the family to feast on ham, lamb, roasted veggies, homemade bread, and cookies.

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An Easter Afternoon

An Easter Afternoon Menu
Enlist your favorite grill-master to help with this easy, interactive Easter meal. While they fire up the salmon, you can ladle out the brilliantly-colored beet soup.

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Open House Tea-and-Easter Egg Hunt

Photo: Tina Cornett; Styling: Cari South

Open House Tea-and-Easter Egg Hunt Menu
Invite the neighborhood children over to hunt eggs while the adults dine on marinated shrimp, deviled eggs, and chicken salad sandwiches. The kids won't stay away from the food table too long once they discover the double-chocolate brownies and lemon bars.

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Easter Breakfast Buffet

Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Mindi Shapiro Levine

Easter Breakfast Buffet Menu
Bourbon-baked ham, grits casserole, and buttermilk biscuits are the stars of this Southern-style breakfast. Toast the day with bubbly punch and mimosas.

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Alfresco Luncheon with Grilled Lamb

Coconut Cream Tarts with Macadamia Nut Crusts

Alfresco Luncheon with Grilled Lamb Menu
Welcome in the warm spring climate by serving lunch outdoors. Decorate the table with festively colored Easter eggs and tulips to complement the impressive spread of soup, salad, lamb and veggies. Finish off the meal with sweet coconut cream tartlets and sangria.

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A Festive Family Feast

Becky Luigart-Stayner; Melanie J. Clarke

A Festive Family Feast Menu
Enjoy a fun Easter without formality and treat your family to a juicy, fruit-glazed ham with an array of feisty sides like caramelized onion dip and tangy pasta salad.

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Easter with Ease

Easter with Ease Menu
With a little advance planning, you'll reap the rewards of a virtually effortless menu. Buy a high-quality ham that only needs reheating, then an hour before your guests arrive, simply slip it in the oven along with the strata, a savory make-ahead bread pudding.

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Cool and Casual Easter Luncheon

Photo: Ralph Anderson; Styling: Marian Cooper Cairns

Cool and Casual Easter Luncheon Menu
The key to this laid-back lunch is planning ahead. Prepare the vinaigrette for the shrimp, purchase a pre-cooked ham, marinate the asparagus, and make dessert the day before. When it's time to eat, bring your plates outside and sit in the sunshine. Your guests will appreciate the relaxed atmosphere.

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Elegant Easter Brunch Menu

Photo: Mark Thomas; Styling: Stephana Bottom

Elegant Easter Brunch Menu Menu
This simple and elegant holiday meal features sweet banana muffins, glazed ham, potato salad, spring peas, and a simple fruit salad for dessert. Serve with spiced tea for a cool and refreshing sipper.

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Easter Family Reunion

Easter Family Reunion Menu
Gather loved ones from near and far for an unforgettable reunion feast featuring seasonal spring fare.

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Easter Supper Menu

Easter Supper Menu Menu
Gather the family to enjoy a fabulous, fuss-free Sunday supper-with plenty of sweet endings to choose from.

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An Elegant Easter Feast

Ryan Benyi

An Elegant Easter Feast Menu
Gather family and friends to share festive dishes that are sure to please.

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Celebrate Easter In Style

Photo: Kate Sears; Styling: Lynn Miller

Celebrate Easter In Style Menu
Dress up your home and serve an elegant brunch with ease.

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Easter Brunch at the Beach

Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Lynn Nesmith

Easter Brunch at the Beach Menu
Spring flowers, colorful dyed eggs and sun-drenched patios are just a few of life's sweetest pleasures on a coastal Easter morning. Whether or not you live near enough to smell the saltwater air, this beachy morning menu is a great way to give your guests the resort-style treatment this Easter.

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Easter Celebration Menu