Get ready to make your Easter celebration a feast to remember! From the traditional to the innovative, these 10 easy Easter recipes bring you a mix of flavors that will delight everyone around your table. We’ve not only selected mouthwatering dishes but also broken down their ingredients and provided step-by-step instructions to ensure your holiday meal is both delicious and stress-free. So, let’s dive into these recipes that promise to make this Easter vibrant, tasty, and unforgettable.
1. Honey Glazed Ham – Easter Recipes
- Ingredients:
- 1 whole bone-in ham (about 5-7 lbs)
- 1 cup honey
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup mustard
- Cloves for studding
- Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Score the surface of the ham and stud with cloves.
- Mix honey, brown sugar, and mustard in a bowl. Brush mixture over ham.
- Bake for 1.5-2 hours, basting every 30 minutes with the glaze.
2. Spring Vegetable Quiche
- Ingredients:
- 1 pie crust
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup chopped asparagus
- 1/2 cup sliced leeks
- 1/2 cup peas
- 1 cup shredded cheese (Swiss or cheddar)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place pie crust in a quiche pan. Pre-bake for 8 minutes.
- Whisk together cream and eggs. Stir in vegetables and cheese.
- Pour mixture into crust. Bake for 35-40 minutes until set.
3. Garlic Herb Roasted Lamb
- Ingredients:
- 1 leg of lamb (about 5 lbs)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp chopped rosemary
- 2 tbsp chopped thyme
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Rub lamb with olive oil, garlic, herbs, salt, and pepper.
- Roast for 1.5 hours or until desired doneness. Let rest before slicing.
4. Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes
- Ingredients:
- 4 cups thinly sliced potatoes
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp flour
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Layer half of the potatoes in a baking dish.
- In a saucepan, melt butter, stir in flour, and gradually add milk. Stir until thick.
- Add cheese to the sauce until melted. Season with salt and pepper.
- Pour half the sauce over the potatoes, layer the rest of the potatoes, and top with remaining sauce.
- Cover and bake for 1 hour. Uncover and bake for another 30 minutes until golden.
5. Carrot Cake Cupcakes
- Ingredients:
- 2 cups flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 3 cups grated carrots
- Cream cheese frosting
- Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Beat in eggs and oil. Stir in carrots.
- Fill cupcake liners 3/4 full and bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Cool and frost with cream cheese frosting.
6. Deviled Eggs with a Twist
- Ingredients:
- 12 eggs
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup mustard
- Paprika, for garnish
- Additional fillings: avocado, bacon, smoked salmon
- Instructions:
- Hard boil the eggs, then peel and halve them.
- Remove yolks and mix with mayonnaise, mustard, and your choice of fillings.
- Pipe the mixture back into the egg whites. Sprinkle with paprika.
7. Fresh Pea Salad – Easter Recipes
- Ingredients:
- 2 cups fresh peas
- 1/4 cup chopped mint
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Instructions:
- Blanch peas in boiling water for 1 minute, then cool in ice water.
- Mix peas with mint, feta, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
8. Easter Bread
- Ingredients:
- 3 cups flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 packet yeast
- 1 cup warm milk
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 orange
- Colored eggs for decoration
- Instructions:
- Combine flour, sugar, and yeast. Add milk, butter, eggs, vanilla, and orange zest.
- Knead dough until smooth, let rise until doubled.
- Punch down, form a braid, and place colored eggs in the braids if desired.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes.
9. Asparagus and Prosciutto Tart
- Ingredients:
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
- 1 lb asparagus, trimmed
- 6 slices prosciutto
- Olive oil
- Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out puff pastry on a baking sheet.
- Spread ricotta and Parmesan on the pastry. Arrange asparagus and prosciutto on top.
- Drizzle with olive oil. Bake for 20-25 minutes.
10. Lemon Meringue Pie – Easter Recipes
- Ingredients:
- 1 pie crust
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tsp lemon zest
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 4 egg yolks (reserve whites for meringue)
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 4 egg whites
- 6 tbsp sugar (for meringue)
- Instructions:
- Pre-bake pie crust at 350°F (175°C) for 10 minutes.
- Cook sugar, cornstarch, salt, water, lemon zest, and lemon juice until thick. Beat in egg yolks. Pour into crust.
- Beat egg whites and sugar to make meringue. Spread over filling.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10 minutes until meringue is golden.
FAQs for Easter Recipes:
Q: Can these recipes be made in advance?
A: Yes, many can! For example, the scalloped potatoes and quiche can be prepared a day ahead, and the Easter bread dough can be made the night before.
Q: Are there vegetarian options?
A: Absolutely. The Spring Vegetable Quiche and Fresh Pea Salad are perfect for vegetarians, and many other dishes can be adjusted to fit vegetarian diets.
Egg-stra Special Conclusion:
With these 10 easy Easter recipes, you’re all set to dazzle your guests and make your celebration truly special. From savory mains to delightful desserts, each recipe is designed to bring joy and flavor to your Easter table. Here’s to a holiday filled with delicious dishes, happy moments, and the joys of spring. Happy Easter, and happy cooking!
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