Holiday Planning & Ideas Easter Easter Recipes Our 20 Most Popular Easter Recipes That Will Make It Onto Your Menu Every Year By Lynn Andriani Lynn Andriani Lynn is a freelance writer for MarthaStewart.com. Editorial Guidelines Updated on January 26, 2023 Trending Videos Photo: Chris Simpson After a long winter of heavy roasts and stews, Easter's lighter, fresher dishes are a welcome change of pace. Even if the temperature is still chilly and the growing season has only just begun, spring dishes offer a glimmer of color and life after a long and cold winter. This collection of our most popular Easter recipes are ones our users return to again and again. All the Easter holiday classics are here, from ham, lamb, and salmon to scalloped potatoes and asparagus. Of course, there are much-loved desserts, including several cakes that would make a spectacular finale to your Easter feast. 01 of 20 Deviled Eggs With Relish Emily Laurae Deviled eggs are a classic way to use up dyed and decorated hard-boiled eggs, and they also make an elegant addition to your hors d'oeuvres spread or even a lovely accompaniment to the main course. This favorite recipe adds relish to the mayo-mustard filling for a tangy bite. View Recipe 02 of 20 Cheesy Spinach-Potato Egg Casserole Con Poulos For Easter brunch, this meal-in-one casserole can't be beat. Perhaps our users love the combination of Yukon gold potatoes, spinach, fontina cheese, and eggs that makes a hearty and delicious dish. Or maybe they rate it because they can prep it the day before and bake it morning of. View Recipe 03 of 20 Hummingbird Carrot Cake Chris Simpson A nest of candied carrots tops this spectacular cake that's worthy of your Easter table. This delicious hybrid combines the best of carrot and Hummingbird cake. The result is a moist batter made with coconut, pineapple, and carrots and coated with a classic cream cheese frosting. View Recipe 04 of 20 Roasted Leg of Lamb Romulo Yanes Tender and delicious meat and a crisp, flavorful crust are the hallmarks of this roasted leg of lamb. Serve it with a red wine gravy to really pull out all the special-occasion stops. View Recipe 05 of 20 Asparagus Gruyère Tart Minh + Wass Especially when made with plump in-season asparagus, this dish is a sophisticated, visually pleasing appetizer. Using frozen puff pastry makes the prep work a breeze. View Recipe 06 of 20 Honey-Glazed Spiral Ham Chris Simpson A traditional Easter entrée, baked ham is not only easy to make but also provides some of the best holiday leftovers. This recipe includes a honey, orange zest and juice, ginger, and clove glaze that's both sweet and savory. View Recipe 07 of 20 Carrot Cheesecake with Marzipan Carrots Anna Williams This rich cheesecake, topped with marzipan carrots, takes warm spices and cream cheese icing (carrot cake's best features) and reinvents them deliciously. View Recipe 08 of 20 Scalloped Potatoes It's tough to beat thinly sliced potatoes baked in a rich cream sauce and topped with grated cheese. The classic au gratin dish is nicely suited to simple main courses, offering an indulgent counterpoint at Easter and at other holidays. View Recipe 09 of 20 Easy Steamed Artichokes Artichokes are leafy, mild-flavored vegetables that are one of the treasures of spring. Our method for steaming them couldn't be easier, but the result is an impressive, delicious side dish. View Recipe 10 of 20 Simple Poached Salmon A beautifully poached piece of salmon is clean tasting, light, and springy. Celery, carrots, onion, and lemon add subtle flavor, and there's only one rule to making this simple entrée: don't overcook the fish. View Recipe 11 of 20 Broccoli-Cheddar Quiche Romulo Yanes Here's a versatile dish that goes from Easter brunch to Easter dinner in a snap. You can use an array of mix-ins, and serve it warm or at room temperature. View Recipe 12 of 20 Creamy Deviled Eggs Victoria Pearson Making deviled eggs is probably the most obvious go-to for all those dyed and decorated hard-boiled eggs. This creamy recipe is a classic and for good reason. View Recipe 13 of 20 Lemon Cake Julia Hartbeck Here's a sunny dessert for Easter (or anytime). This lemon cake is packed with citrus flavor. There's lemon zest and juice in the batter, the cake is brushed with a simple lemon syrup after baking, and sandwiched together with lemon curd. Top it with Whipped Frosting and candied lemon slices—and enjoy! View Recipe 14 of 20 Flaky Buttery Biscuits Looking for something special for an Easter brunch? These fresh hot biscuits fit the bill. Slathered with butter, topped with a spoonful of jam, and served alongside fluffy scrambled eggs and some sort of bacon or sausage, they're the epitome of indulgence. View Recipe 15 of 20 Oven Roasted Asparagus Although you'll find asparagus in supermarkets year-round, it's at its peak in spring. It's easy to prepare—blanching asparagus is a tried-and-true technique, and you can also boil asparagus. Another popular method for preparing asparagus is roasting it in the oven. It yields nicely charred stalks. View Recipe 16 of 20 Lemon Bundt Cake It's the perfect addition to any spring dinner party. Adding a cupful of sour cream means this Bundt cake will be moist and creamy. View Recipe 17 of 20 Honey-Glazed Carrots Humble but hearty carrots get dressed up with a tangy and sweet mixture of red wine vinegar, honey, and other staples. They're great with everything from lamb to ham. View Recipe 18 of 20 Bacon-Cheese Quiche Romulo Yanes A classic for good reason, we know users love this foolproof bacon and cheese quiche. We don't know if they serve it for bunch or lunch or both. View Recipe 19 of 20 Ombré Strawberry Cake Mike Krautter This showstopping dessert fits in perfectly with Easter pastels—and, with its piped frosting, even resembles a spring flower. Five different shades of vanilla cake are layered with strawberry jam and rich Swiss meringue buttercream to make for a stunning and delicious treat. View Recipe 20 of 20 Martha's Easter Sugar Cookies Marcus Nilsson Martha's foolproof recipe for sugar cookie dough and royal icing is one you can use to make cookies for any holiday. Eggs, chicks, bunnies, and flowers never looked so tasty. View Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit