Celebrate Easter

Perfect for an afternoon Easter gathering, this collection of simple (and quick) recipes will make any springtime lunch a breeze. There are no large hams or roasts here to consume hours of your time. Instead, rely on faster family-favorites like Roasted Salmon with Thyme or Grilled Lemon Chicken Salad to be your centerpiece dish. Fill out the rest of table with easy spring veggie sides, and maybe a dessert or two, and you'll have a meal that will leave guests raving. 

Make your Easter spread as casual and fun as your family is with these easy brunch recipes. For larger crowds (or those who like to plan), make-ahead casseroles are a great option. Go sweet with Bananas Foster Breakfast Strata or savory with Spinach, Cheese, and Bacon Bread Puddings. If you have fewer guests, go for a recipe like Grapefruit and Prosciutto Breakfast Salad or Chicken and Waffles. Round out the table with a few brunch-y cocktails and you'll be ready for the best Easter ever.

Ham is a super versatile pork product. Mostly utilized in lunch time sandwiches, it can also add salty savory goodness to breakfast, casseroles, hash, and more. When bought pre-cooked, it can make for an easy protein option when preparing meals fast. Paper-thin sliced ham can be added to paninis and wraps for quick grab-and-go lunches. Thick, cubed ham is better for pan-searing and for adding loads of flavor to fried rice, salads, or pizza. 

Celebrate Easter with light and delicious cupcakes featuring favorite flavors.

These gorgeous spring cakes promise a festive focal point for your holiday table. Whether you're looking for a dramatic layer cake, a strawberry-topped sponge cake, simple pound cake, or traditional carrot cake, these beauties beauties deliver a sweet end to your Easter feast.

Celebrate Easter and the dawn of springtime with these delicious recipes. Spring is the peak season for great produce like asparagus and peas, so you should enjoy these bright and flavorful vegetables in everything from appetizers to sides. Hearty main dishes of Honey-Baked Pork Roast or Salmon with Thyme and Honey Mustard Glaze pull the dinner table together. And don't forget dessert! With two variations of carrot cake, you're sure to find something for everyone. 

Sit down to a leisurely weekend brunch and enjoy one of these light and flavorful breakfast casseroles.

Celebrate this spring holiday with fresh vegetables and side dishes designed to embrace the season. From buttery broccolini and sautéed carrots to sweet roasted asparagus and turmeric-pickled deviled eggs, our collection of eye-catching Easter accompaniments will thrill your taste buds—and your guests. We're confident these recipes are destined to become family traditions. Go ahead: Savor green vegetables, embrace distinct textures, and amp up all the flavors. After all, spring is finally here!

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Whether at Easter or Thanksgiving, ham takes center stage at holiday tables. But don't spend all of your time on the main dish and forget about the accompanying sides. These veggie- or grain-based side dishes make for wonderful pairs to ham, no matter the holiday. Springtime sides like Orzo and Herb Pilaf or Beet and Pea Salad round out any Easter meal. Fall flavors shine through dishes like Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad and Sweet Potato Stacks to create an inspired Thanksgiving dinner. Click through our collection to find side dishes for ham your whole guest list will love.