Our best Easter recipes - 149 recipes
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Holiday Brisket
![Holiday Brisket](/media/c0/2d/61f32d093bdd0165602baedd14e31a8fa858.jpg/tsp/holiday-brisket.jpg)
By rrxing
Holiday Brisket is the perfect main course for any holiday gathering or celebration, because it feeds a crowd and t...
- 1 (3-pound) fresh beef brisket, trimmed of excess fat
- 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt of you choice
- 1/2 teaspoon McCormick® ground black pepper
- 3 medium carrots, coarsely chopped
- 3 celery ribs, coarsely chopped
- 3 medium onions, coarsely chopped
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 2 packages McCormick® brown gravy mix
- 1 cup water
- 2 McCormick® bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon McCormick® basil
- 2 tablespoons dry red wine
Edamame & Ricotta Toasts
![Edamame & Ricotta Toasts](/media/f2/15/e287d80859bb5a655b3bb91ee69aa507748f.jpg/tsp/edamame-and-ricotta-toasts.jpg)
By á-10360
Edamame & Ricotta Toasts will make the most delicious addition to any holiday or party appetizer spread
- 2/3 cup frozen peas
- 1/2 cup frozen shelled sweet soybeans (edamame)
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 6 cloves garlic, sliced
- 1/3 cup snipped fresh basil or mint
- 24 1/4 inches whole grain baguette-style French bread slices, toasted
- 1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Corn Bread Shortcake with Ham & Fresh Peach Salsa
![Corn Bread Shortcake with Ham & Fresh Peach Salsa](/media/d2/81/883d6ebe759a82a99ab39eb911772498da29.jpg/tsp/corn-bread-shortcake-with-ham-and-fresh-peach-salsa.jpg)
By á-175897
This dish features the down-home flavors of cornbread, smoked ham, and peaches
- 3 cups peeled peaches, diced
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 3 tablespoons shallots, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (about 2 1/4 ounces)
- 1 1/4 cups cornmeal
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 cups low-fat buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 large egg
- non-stick cooking spray
- 9 (1.5-ounce) slices 33%-less-sodium smoked ham
- cilantro sprigs, to garnish
Italian Easter Sweet Bread
![Italian Easter Sweet Bread](/media/18/6c/ab4329195ab35a2a3e71eeef6b2af07cf3b2.jpg/tsp/italian-easter-sweet-bread.jpg)
By gocatgo
We used to eat this all the time for Easter but this recipe is great any time, year-round
- 1/2 cup butter, unsalted, room temperature
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 envelope yeast, about 2 1/2 teaspoons
- 1/2 cup warm water, about 110°F
- 3 eggs, room temperature
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 4 1/2 to 5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 6 hard boiled eggs, optional
- multi-colored sprinkles to decorate
- 1 egg, beaten with a little bit of water to make an egg wash
Strawberry Banana Jello Salad
![Strawberry Banana Jello Salad](/media/e2/c6/9f31b0eb199ba71e3b1ea06d95bca0f29b8c.jpg/tsp/strawberry-banana-jello-salad.jpg)
By á-8623
The classic flavor combination of strawberries and bananas come together to make this jello-based sweet dessert tha...
- 1 (6-ounce) box strawberry or strawberry banana jello mix
- 2 1/2 cups boiling water
- 2 small medium bananas, smashed
- 2 small medium bananas, sliced
- 1 (10-ounce) bag frozen strawberries, with or without sugar added
- 1 (8-ounce) tub cool whip
Caramelized Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta
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By á-174535
These aren't just regular brussels sprouts, these are caramelized brussels sprouts with pancetta
- 3 pounds brussels sprouts
- 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 6 shallots, thinly sliced, 1 1/2 cups
- 2 ounces thickly sliced pancetta, cut into 1/4 inch dice
- Kosher salt to taste
- 1/4 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
Easter Bunny Mashed Potatoes
![Easter Bunny Mashed Potatoes](/media/c2/b1/a49605b2262e9f25c843e5e9b94abb15a722.jpg/tsp/easter-bunny-mashed-potatoes.jpg)
By jab120638
This side dish of mashed potatoes studded with both yellow carrots and orange carrots is the perfect creamy accompa...
- 5 to 7 large russet or yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- 1/2 (16-ounce) package Trader Joe's frozen Carrots Rustica, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1/4 to 1/3 cup sour cream
- 3 to 4 tablespoons butter or margarin
Snap Pea Salad with Whipped Ricotta
![Snap Pea Salad with Whipped Ricotta](/media/79/3f/7d3d9723c80d48e5f0852ac6e6f7cb37ed33.jpg/tsp/snap-pea-salad-with-whipped-ricotta.jpg)
By Chez_Alexander
A gorgeous tangle of crunchy peas, leafy pea tendrils, and fresh herbs cascades over a creamy mixture of ricotta ch...
- 8 ounce sugar snap peas
- 2/3 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest, grated and divided
- 1/2 cup pea tendrils or shoots
- 1/4 cup sliced fresh chives
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint, torn
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, coarsely chopped
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Ricotta & Pear Crostini with Rosemary Honey
![Ricotta & Pear Crostini with Rosemary Honey](/media/f9/f9/772b31aed18e09889c96f9bbe44d80f1cb81.jpg/tsp/ricotta-and-pear-crostini-with-rosemary-honey.jpg)
By á-159368
Lightly baked slices of baguette are slathered with ricotta, then topped with 2 pear slices and sprinkled with a li...
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary, plus additional leaves for garnish
- 8 (1/2-inch) slices of baguette, cut on a sharp angle
- 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, halved
- 1/3 cup part-skim ricotta
- 1/2 large, firm, ripe Bartlett pear, cored, and cut into 16 very thin slices
- coarsely ground black pepper to taste
Easy Spanish Rice
![Easy Spanish Rice](/media/5e/29/845518ffc25a07da40f66fcc69852c32d846.jpg/tsp/easy-spanish-rice.jpg)
By á-25037
Spanish rice is a favorite at restaurants, but now you can make this super delicious and flavorful dish at home wit...
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 1/4 cup onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup broth
Overnight Blueberry French Toast
![Overnight Blueberry French Toast](/media/0e/2d/3cf33191085f3c3e278bda504b24327e48a6.jpg/tsp/overnight-blueberry-french-toast.jpg)
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
This casserole has many virtues
- SAUCE:
- 4 thick slices brioche bread*
- 1 package cream cheese, cut into cubes)
- 1 cup fresh blueberries (frozen works fine, too)
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup (not pancake syrup)
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon sugar (optional but we love it)
- 1 cup granulated white sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch (I use Instant Clear Jel)
- 1 cup water
- 2 cups fresh (or frozen) blueberries
- Zest of one lemon
- 1 tablespoon butter
Ham & Cheese Egg Cups
![Ham & Cheese Egg Cups](/media/77/bf/ff592dbd94f88c1204c1fcf2ae37e2f26c3c.jpg/tsp/ham-and-cheese-egg-cups.jpg)
By á-46561
What a great recipe idea! Muffin tins are filled with ham, shredded cheddar cheese, an egg and then baked for 12 to...
- Cooking spray, for pan
- 12 slices ham
- 1 cup cheddar, shredded
- 12 large eggs
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
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