Easter

Welcome spring with Easter recipes, menu ideas, and simple entertaining inspiration to help you create a holiday table that feels warm, beautiful, and inviting. From easy Easter brunch recipes and classic Easter side dishes to spring desserts and Southern-inspired lunch and dinner favorites, you’ll find everything you need to celebrate Easter at home.

Strawberry Shortcake Sheet Cake in a metal baking pan topped with whipped cream and fresh sliced strawberries, sliced and ready to serve

Strawberry Shortcake Sheet Cake

The Dessert That Stopped Everyone in Their Tracks Every year, I look for a dessert that feels truly special —...

Pineapple poke cake slice topped with whipped cream and toasted coconut flakes on a white plate with a fork

Pineapple Coconut Poke Cake

5 Star Reader Comment This cake was unbelievably delicious! Everyone loved it and it was not hard to make at...

Strawberry Spinach Salad in a white bowl with fresh spinach, sliced strawberries, crumbled feta cheese, and crispy candied nuts

Strawberry Spinach Salad

Featured 5 Star Comment I'm not usually a fan of fruit in my salad, but this combination is absolutely delicious...

Overhead view of powdered sugar-dusted eclairs topped with dark chocolate ganache and cherries on white plate for My Easter Menu: Every Reci

My Easter Menu: Every Recipe You Need for the Perfect Day

"Donya, I made your entire Easter menu last year and I am not exaggerating when I say it was the...

Potato salad scooped out of a bowl with a wooden spoon.

Southern Deviled Egg Potato Salad

5 Star Reader Comment I always made it with chopped dill pickles. When I finally tried this with the sweet...

Pinterest pin for 10 best Southern Easter side dish recipes

10 Best Easter Side Dish Recipes (Southern, Easy, and Make-Ahead)

Tested, Proven, Loved... Easter Sunday is my favorite day to set a beautiful table. There's something about the combination of...

Spoon lifting golden pineapple casserole with crushed cracker topping from glass baking dish

Easy Southern Pineapple Casserole

The Casserole Nobody Sees Coming I know pineapple casserole can raise an eyebrow if you’ve never had it before. Pineapple,...

Collection of the best strawberry recipes for spring and summer featuring fresh strawberry desserts and drinks.

Best Strawberry Recipes for Spring and Summer

How I Make the Most of Strawberry Season There’s just something about strawberry season that makes everything feel a little...

Roasted asparagus topped with grated Parmesan cheese and lemon on a white plated.

Easy Oven Roasted Asparagus

A 15-Minute Side Dish Stunner Sometimes, simple is best. That’s definitely how I feel about asparagus. I think those beautiful...

Banana pudding in a large bowl. Layered perfectly with bananas cream whipped topping and vanilla wafers.

Southern Banana Pudding Trifle

Reader Comment "So good and easy. Perfect to make ahead and serves a lot of people!" Petra The Dessert That...

Five amazing Easter ham recipes featuring glazed, baked, and slow cooker ham options for brunch and dinner.

5 Amazing Easter Ham Recipes for Brunch, Dinner, and Leftovers

Why Ham Always Has a Place at My Table In my family, we have several traditions for family gatherings, and...

Marinated London Broil with lemons and onions with a serving fork on a wooden board.

Easy Marinated London Broil Recipe

5-Star Reader Comment "This was so good and sooo easy! The marinade is definitely what made this meal! Made this...

Jar of homemade blueberry vinaigrette salad dressing poured over fresh spinach, sliced almonds and feta cheese for a delicious, refreshing salad.

Fresh Blueberry Vinaigrette (No‑Fail Homemade Dressing)

Featured 5-Star Comment Delicious! I pretty much make this weekly at this point. I do reduce the honey a bit...

Ultimate Easter brunch recipe collection featuring Southern breakfast casseroles, ham, deviled eggs, and spring sides.

Ultimate Easter Brunch Recipe Collection

Let's Brunch, Y'all! Easter morning is a hectic time with lots of excitement! That's why it's crucial to plan your...

Overhead view of no-bake bird's nest cookies arranged on a serving plate for Easter dessert.

Easy No-Bake Bird’s Nest Cookies

Featured Reader Comment These sweet little cookies are delicious! And, my kids and I had the best time making them....

Oven roasted asparagus spears topped with crumbled feta cheese on a serving platter

Roasted Asparagus with Lemon, Panko and Feta

I’ll never make asparagus any other way! This recipe is absolutely delicious. It’s impressive yet easy enough for a family...

Southern Easter appetizers collection featuring deviled eggs, stuffed celery, dips, and finger foods for spring entertaining.

Southern Easter Appetizers to Make Spring Feel Special

How Easter at My House Really Starts Easter at my house usually starts the same way: the front door swings...

Neiman Marcus cake with a rich chocolate frosting, sliced to show the moist layered interior.

Neiman Marcus Cake: The Rich Southern Cake That Feels a Little Fancy

What folks tell me most often about this cake is: “I can’t believe it starts with a mix.” Home cooks are...

Creamy Southern baked cheese grits in a casserole dish with a golden cheesy top, a classic brunch side.

Cheese Grits Casserole

5 Star Reader Comment Even my relatives from up North absolutely LOVED this!!! Seconds for all. Will be served many...

Ham and Cheese Quiche slice on server in glass pie dish, garnished with chives, eggs and pitcher blurred in background

Ham and Cheese Quiche

5 Star Featured Comment I made this several times over the year. This recipe is so easy and delicious and...

Sliced strawberry bread with fresh strawberries on a cutting board

Fresh Strawberry Quick Bread

Fresh Strawberry Bread is a delectably moist and simple quick bread that’s incredibly easy to make and stunningly delicious! Fresh,...

Creamy mushroom rice casserole served in a bowl with a spoon

One Pot Mushroom Rice

5 Star Featured Comment Made a couple modifications using poultry seasoning and garlic powder for seasoning as I didn’t have...

Slow Cooker Balsamic Brown Sugar Glazed Pork Roast on white plate with caramelized onions, served on wooden surface

Slow Cooker Balsamic Brown Sugar Glazed Pork Roast

5-Star Reader Comment "I have made this pork tenderloin a dozen times. I’ve passed the recipe on because this is...

Ham and Cheese Croissant Breakfast Casserole dusted with powdered sugar for serving.

Ham and Cheese Croissant Breakfast Casserole

This post may contain affiliate links. Buttery croissants, smokey ham, and gooey cheese are all baked together for the ultimate...

Crispy Phyllo cups filled with pimento cheese then topped with sweet, slightly spicy red pepper jelly makes for delicious appetizer for the holidays, game day or whenever you're entertaining!

Pimento Cheese Bites

5 Star Comment These were such a hit, even for my husband who claims to hate pimento cheese! My brother...

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