Easter is the perfect time to gather with family and friends, enjoy the spring sunshine, and, of course, indulge in some amazing food!
Whether you’re planning a big Easter brunch, a cozy dinner, or just looking for fun treats to make with the kids, these Easter recipes will bring color, flavor, and joy to your celebration.
From classic roasted dishes to creative, sweet treats, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Get ready to fill your table with festive flavors and make this Easter one to remember!
1. Bunny Cake
This bunny cake idea will have you hopping with excitement!
All you need is a box of cake mix, some shredded coconut, and colorful sprinkles to create this adorable Easter treat.
The best part? Kids will love decorating it, making the whole experience even more fun and memorable!
2. Chocolate Coconut Easter Cake
A perfect Easter cake thatโs as easy as it is delicious!
This moist chocolate sponge is layered with creamy coconut frosting, topped with toasted coconut and Cadbury mini eggs for the ultimate festive touch.
Itโs rich, indulgent, and guaranteed to impress!
3. Easy Strawberry Tiramisu
This no-bake, berry-filled tiramisu is the ultimate summer dessert!
Store-bought ladyfingers are soaked in a honey-ginger syrup, then layered with velvety mascarpone cream and homemade strawberry sauce.
Topped with fresh strawberries, itโs a refreshing, fuss-free treat that tastes as good as it looks!
4. Beet Pickled Deviled Eggs
Take your deviled eggs to the next level with this stunning beet-pickled version!
These eggs turn a gorgeous deep pink and have the perfect balance of tangy, creamy, and savory flavors.
A must-have appetizer for spring gatheringsโespecially Easter!
5. Cioppino (Easy Seafood Stew)
A big bowl of this rich, tomato-based seafood stew is pure comfort for seafood lovers.
Loaded with fresh clams, mussels, shrimp, and flaky fish, itโs perfect for sharing.
Grab some crusty garlic bread to soak up that flavorful brothโthereโs nothing better!
6. Easter Cookies
Soft, buttery, and lightly flavored with vanilla and almond, these festive cookies are decorated with pastel royal icing.
Expect Easter eggs, bunny-shaped treats with marshmallow tails, and simple yet charming carrot designs.
Perfect for celebrating the holiday in the sweetest way!
7. Homemade Mashed Potatoes
Creamy, buttery, and irresistibly smoothโthis is the ultimate mashed potato recipe!
A touch of heavy cream and melted butter makes it extra rich, turning any meal into the ultimate comfort food experience.
8. Giant Frosted Strawberry Pop-Tart
Bring out your inner child with this giant homemade Pop-Tart!
Flaky whole-wheat pastry filled with double the strawberry jam and topped with a sweet frosting thatโs even better than the classic.
Crispy, fruity, and oh-so-fun to eat!
9. Easy Roast Chicken
Roast chicken is the ultimate kitchen staple, and this version is ridiculously simple.
Just three ingredientsโyes, three! No stuffing required. The result? Juicy, flavorful dark meat with crispy, golden skin.
This will quickly become your go-to roast chicken recipe!
10. Parmesan Risotto with Roasted Shrimp
Creamy, cheesy risotto piled high with tender, roasted shrimpโwhatโs not to love?
Itโs surprisingly easy to make and delivers restaurant-quality flavor right at home.
Cozy, comforting, and absolutely delicious!
11. Easter Egg Peanut Butter Candies
These homemade peanut butter candies are a dream come true!
Think of them as a softer, sweeter version of Reeseโs peanut butter eggs, finished with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt for the perfect balance.
No baking requiredโjust mix, shape, dip, and enjoy!
12. Shaved Parmesan Asparagus Salad
Fresh, crisp asparagus tossed with a tangy Parmesan vinaigrette, topped with jammy eggs and crunchy garlic breadcrumbs.
A simple yet elegant salad thatโs bursting with flavor!
13. Honey Mustard Chicken Avocado Sandwich with Tahini Ranch
Layer upon layer of flavor!
This sandwich features roasted chicken smothered in lemon-thyme honey mustard, creamy avocado, sun-dried tomatoes, and a drizzle of tahini ranch, all between crispy, toasted ciabatta bread.
14. Best Prime Rib (Garlic Herb Crust)
This prime rib is melt-in-your-mouth tender, juicy, and loaded with garlicky, herby goodness.
Whether itโs for a holiday or a special dinner, this dish is guaranteed to steal the show!
15. Oven-Baked Salmon
No stovetop needed for this effortless salmon recipe!
Everything is wrapped in foil and baked to perfection, making prep and cleanup a breeze.
Tender, flaky salmon with minimal effortโwhatโs not to love?
16. Easter Cupcakes (Coconut & Chocolate)
The most moist and decadent chocolate cupcakes ever, topped with silky coconut cream cheese frosting.
Inside? A hidden surpriseโrich chocolate ganache, like biting into a chocolate truffle!
Topped with sweet coconut and candy eggs for that festive Easter touch.
17. Coconut Coffee Cake
Breakfast and brunch just got better!
This soft, coconut-infused cake is layered with a cocoa-sugar crumble and finished with a coconut glaze.
Every bite is pure bliss!
18. One Pan Spinach and Artichoke Orzo Bake
One pan, no boiling, all flavor!
Fresh spinach, marinated artichokes, garlic, and pesto combine with orzo pasta and melted Fontina cheese for a creamy, dreamy, fuss-free dish.
19. Garlic Herb Baked Cod
Flaky, tender, and full of flavor, this garlic butter baked cod is foolproof.
A quick and healthy weeknight dinner that tastes like it came from a fancy seafood restaurant!
20. One-Pan Greek Chicken Drumsticks
Juicy, roasted chicken drumsticks meet creamy lemon pasta in this Mediterranean-inspired dish.
Topped with cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, and fresh dill, itโs like a main course and salad all in one!
21. Smoked Salmon Dip
The perfect party dip!
Cream cheese and sour cream are blended with flaky smoked salmon, fresh lemon, herbs, and everything bagel seasoning.
Serve it with crackers, chips, or crunchy veggies!
22. Baked Chipotle Salmon Sushi Cups
Smoky, spicy chipotle salmon baked to crispy perfection and served in mini sushi rice cups.
Topped with pickled ginger and creamy chipotle mayo, these bite-sized sushi cups are fun, flavorful, and totally addictive!
23. Scallops with Citrus Ginger Sauce
Restaurant-quality scallops at home? Absolutely!
These seared-to-perfection scallops are drizzled with a bright, zesty citrus ginger sauce.
Tender, juicy, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious!
24. Cheesy Mashed Potato & Ham Bake
Imagine creamy mashed potatoes, layers of gooey melted cheese, and savory bites of ham all baked together into one irresistible dish.
Whether as a side or a main course, this cheesy bake will be the star of your Easter feast!
25. Lemon Bars
Bright, tangy, and bursting with fresh lemon flavor!
These lemon bars have a buttery, shortbread crust and a thick, luscious filling thatโs just the right amount of sweet and tart.
26. Brown Butter Hasselback Potatoes with Caramelized Onions
Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside!
These Hasselback potatoes are drizzled with garlic brown butter, topped with fresh herbs, and finished with sweet caramelized onions.
So much flavor in every bite!
27. Herby Everything Cheddar Swirl Buns
Fluffy, cheesy, and packed with fresh herb goodness!
These swirl buns are loaded with cheddar, pesto, and a sprinkle of everything bagel seasoning.
Theyโre soft, golden, and downright addictive!
28. Gluten-Free Carrot Cake
This beautifully rustic carrot cake is completely gluten-free but just as moist and flavorful as the classic.
With three layers of perfectly spiced cake and a rich cream cheese frosting, you wonโt even notice itโs gluten-free!
29. Sheet-Pan Easter Dinner
Think you donโt have time or space to cook an Easter feast?
Think again! This sheet-pan dinner has it allโcheesy scalloped potatoes, maple-glazed ham, garlicky asparagus, and spiced carrots.
All cooked together with minimal effort and maximum flavor!
