Our Ultimate Easter Recipe Roundup
Don't be left hunting for the good eggs. Here they are.
If you’re gathering with friends and/or family over the Easter holiday or spring break, I hope it is over some good food. And just in case you’re in a panic because you agreed to host and now you’ve got to plan a menu to feed a crowd, allow me to calm your fears…
We’ve already assembled every recipe you could possibly need to throw an Easter Feaster that your loved ones will be raving about for years! and here it is!
Main Course
Easter Ham (Sweet Orange Glazed)
This sweet glazed ham adds some nice citrusy interest amid a crowd of BASIC honey glazed hams thanks to Paddington Bear’s favorite condiment, Orange Marmalade!
Easy Lamb Roast
Our Greek brethren roast an entire lamb for the holiday (*they’re the real ones). We’re not ready to go that far, but this 5-8 pound tender flavorful lamb leg roast is easy to make, and will feed our family nicely.
Side Dishes
7 Layer Salad
Serve this potluck classic in a glass bowl if possible so you can admire all those sultry layers.
Herbed Potatoes Anna
I’m pulling this recipe out of the back catalog because it is just way too good to not feature again. Our spin on Au Gratin potatoes is a layered stack of buttery crispy edged potato slices baked to perfection in a savory cake of cheesy Gruyere goodness.
Honey Roasted Carrots and Parsnips
The fresh earthy sweetness of these veggies only gets better when drizzled with honey and topped with fresh herbs. This makes a great compliment to a salty savory meat.
Jalapeno Popper Deviled Eggs
No Easter meal should be without some deviled eggs. And with the spicy appetizer inspired flavors here, these ones taste devilishly good…
Easy Cheesy Potato Casserole
Another family gathering/potluck classic that’s perfect for feeding a large crowd. We keep coming back to these because the leftovers are just too darn good!
Resurrection Rolls
Stick with me on this one because Christians can be a little extra about analogies for our beliefs. (*i can say that, because I AM one…) The idea here is that you bake these with your kids, put a marshmallow (representing Jesus?) inside some dough and seal it up (like the tomb), and after they’re baked the tomb is empty! Easter magic that’s educational AND that you can eat! Win-Win.
Make Ahead Butterhorn Crescent Rolls
If you make bread (or even if you don’t) you should make these homemade dinner rolls. Your house will smell amazing, your guests will stuff them in their faces, and even though they’re super easy to make ahead, you will feel like you could open your own bread shop.
Desserts
Super Moist Carrot Sheet Cake
An Easter classic, and one of our most popular recipes EVER is this deliciously moist carrot cake (in a simple and shareable sheetcake form factor). The cream cheese frosting alone is enough to drive me wild, and we even have a Gluten-Free version here!
Pineapple Sunshine Cake
If carrot cake aint your thing, try this light-as-a-cloud alternative.
Cadbury Mini Egg Cookies
Use those Cadbury mini eggs for something useful before they just go stale in some kid’s candy basket. These chewy walnut cookies pair perfectly with the smooth cadbury milk chocolate.
No-Bake Chocolate Bird Nests
A great Easter activity to do with the kiddos, these easy no-bake chocolate birds nests are quite a scene when paired with some peeps.
Regretfully, I didn’t include Grandma’s famous Jell-o mold salad here, but other than that, what are the meals your family enjoys most for the Easter holiday? Share it with everyone in the comments!
Wishing you a miraculous week.
