Our best Easter recipes - 149 recipes
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Chef John's Party Cheese Puffs
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By á-4084
These spicy, cheesy, herb-filled appetizers are perfect for your next party or gathering
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 pinch salt
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup sharp Cheddar or Gruyere cheese, shredded
- Pinch cayenne pepper
Italian Ricotta Cookies
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By NailCandy
Soft and moist, almost like cake--you won't want to share these Italian Ricotta Cookies
- FROSTING:
- 2 sticks of butter, about 1/2-pound
- 2 cups sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 (16-ounce) package ricotta
- 2 eggs
- 1 teapoon vanilla
- zest of 1 orange
- 4 1/2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 cups confectionery sugar
- 1/4 cup butter
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- spinkles, optional to garnish
Easter Bunny Cake
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By msippigrl
Everyone will love this impressive cake for Easter and will make the perfect, cute, edible bunny cake centerpiece o...
- 1 box Betty Crocker Golden Vanilla cake mix, plus ingredients listed on the box to prepare
- 2 containers Duncan Hines Whipped Fluffy White Frosting
- 1 (14-ounce) bag flaked sweetened coconut, divided
- green liquid food color
- white poster paper or heavy construction paper for the ears
- light pink watercolor paint or crayon for detailing center of ears
- 1 Wilton 12-inch cake platter or rectangular tray or cardboard cut to size and covered with aluminum foil
- jelly beans or small gumdrops for decorations
- round toothpicks for whiskers, optional
Waffled Brioche French Toast
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By margiekyle
Serve alongside your best gal-pals, fresh berries, maple syrup, whipped butter, and, of course, mimosas, and are al...
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- pinch salt
- 5 large eggs
- 4 (1 1/2-inch-thick) slices brioche or challah bread
- Melted unsalted butter, for brushing waffle iron
- Maple syrup, raspberries, and confectioners' sugar, for topping
- Special equipment: waffle iron (preferably Belgian style)
Tender Slow-Cooker Mushroom Lamb Shanks
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By garciamoss
Make lamb shanks in your slow cooker for an impressive supper when you get home from work that looks like you've be...
- 3 1/2 pounds lamb shanks, excess fat removed
- 1 pound cremini mushrooms, washed and scrubbed of dirt, halved
- 1 (15-ounce) can crushed tomatoes, with juices
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 small red bell pepper, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1/3 cup red wine
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon crushed dried rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
- Parsley, garnish
Gooey Butter Cookies
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By á-160091
These super easy Gooey Butter Cookies are made using a box of yellow cake mix and serve a crowd of sweet-toothed fr...
- 1 yellow cake box mix
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese
- 1 egg
- powdered sugar, to sift on top, optional
Bruschetta
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By á-25138
Transform a simple baguette into a crowd-pleasing bruschetta with this recipe
- 1 loaf French bread or baguette, sliced
- extra virgin olive oil for brushing
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1/2 medium red onion, finely chopped
- 1 1/2 to 2 cups garden fresh tomatoes, seeded & chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon each salt and black pepper, plus more to taste
Grilled Corn & Ricotta Dip
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By lorik
This Grilled Corn and Ricotta Dip is super easy to make, taste like cheesy, buttery corn
- 6 ears corn, shucked
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups ricotta
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons thyme, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup parmesan, finely grated
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, diced
- chives, finely chopped, for garnish
- kosher salt to taste
- black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
4-Layer Coconut Cake
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By kayjayjohnson
My whole family really enjoyed eating through all four layers of this coconut-ty cake
- COCONUT FILLING:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 2/3 cups sugar
- 1 1/2 cups butter, softened
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons coconut extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 5 cups large eggs
- 1 (6-ounce) package frozen flaked coconut, thawed
- 1 cup coconut shavings
- 2 cups whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Light & Fluffy Pancakes
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By msippigrl
These are absolutely the best homemade pancakes that don't get all soggy when syrup is added
- BLOND BUTTER SYRUP:
- 3/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 stick (1/2 cup) salted butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- Dash of salt
Classic Dinner Rolls
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By á-174535
Nothing beats the aroma of a freshly baked yeast dinner roll and the steam that rises up to your face as you pull i...
- 1 cup whole milk
- 6 tablespoons butter at room temperature
- 1 (0.25-ounce) package active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup warm water, at a temperature of about 105°F to 115°F
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 4 cups bleached all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon Kosher salt
- Melted butter to dip
- Softened butter to glaze
Breakfast Nests
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By gMinor
This is a simple comfort recipe which is super easy and kid friendly
- 1 package refrigerated biscuits, 8-count
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese
- 4 slices ham
- 4 large eggs
- Chives, optional
- Paprika, optional
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