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Photo: Photographer / Jennifer Causey, Food Stylist / Melissa Gray, Prop Stylist / Kay Clarke
Celebrate the holiday deliciously with our best healthy Easter recipes. From easy brunch recipes like Hash-Brown Egg Cups to our veggie-forward Asparagus Tart, these recipes are the perfect addition to any table. Round out your meal with seasonal desserts like Bunny Butt Cake and Skillet Strawberry-Rhubarb Crisp.Many of the recipes in our curated lineup were designed with make-ahead steps because holidays are for spending time with family and friends and less time in the kitchen. Plus, these Easter recipes are meant to be memorable. While some of the springtime ingredients are the same and expected during this holiday, they come with just enough of a refreshing twist, so no one is bored. Plus the grand finale desserts should have everyone wanting seconds, which is good because many serve more than 10 people.
Celebrate the holiday deliciously with our best healthy Easter recipes. From easy brunch recipes like Hash-Brown Egg Cups to our veggie-forward Asparagus Tart, these recipes are the perfect addition to any table. Round out your meal with seasonal desserts like Bunny Butt Cake and Skillet Strawberry-Rhubarb Crisp.
Many of the recipes in our curated lineup were designed with make-ahead steps because holidays are for spending time with family and friends and less time in the kitchen. Plus, these Easter recipes are meant to be memorable. While some of the springtime ingredients are the same and expected during this holiday, they come with just enough of a refreshing twist, so no one is bored. Plus the grand finale desserts should have everyone wanting seconds, which is good because many serve more than 10 people.
01of 31Spinach & Mushroom QuicheView RecipeThis healthy vegetarian quiche recipe is as simple as it gets. It’s a quiche without the fussy crust! It’s filled with sweet wild mushrooms and savory Gruyère cheese. Enjoy it for breakfast or brunch, or serve it with a light salad for lunch.
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Spinach & Mushroom Quiche
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This healthy vegetarian quiche recipe is as simple as it gets. It’s a quiche without the fussy crust! It’s filled with sweet wild mushrooms and savory Gruyère cheese. Enjoy it for breakfast or brunch, or serve it with a light salad for lunch.
02of 31Bunny Butt CakeView RecipeYou won’t believe how easy it is to assemble this adorable bunny-butt-shaped cake. You don’t even need any special baking pans—just a round cake pan and a muffin tin are used to make the cute bunny butt and little bunny feet. Shredded coconut and fresh berries complete the look in a snap for an Easter dessert everyone will rave about.
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Bunny Butt Cake
You won’t believe how easy it is to assemble this adorable bunny-butt-shaped cake. You don’t even need any special baking pans—just a round cake pan and a muffin tin are used to make the cute bunny butt and little bunny feet. Shredded coconut and fresh berries complete the look in a snap for an Easter dessert everyone will rave about.
03of 31Little Gem Wedge Salad with Blue Cheese & Herb DressingView RecipeLittle Gem lettuce is like a cross between romaine and butterhead. It’s perfect for making an updated take on the wedge salad in this healthy recipe. If you can’t find Little Gem, use half a romaine heart for each serving. You can order Point Reyes Original blue cheese online or substitute another raw-milk blue cheese.
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Little Gem Wedge Salad with Blue Cheese & Herb Dressing
Little Gem lettuce is like a cross between romaine and butterhead. It’s perfect for making an updated take on the wedge salad in this healthy recipe. If you can’t find Little Gem, use half a romaine heart for each serving. You can order Point Reyes Original blue cheese online or substitute another raw-milk blue cheese.
04of 31Ham, Gruyère & Apple GalettesView RecipePrepared pie crusts make assembling these free-form tarts quick and fast. Feel free to swap in your favorite jam, meat or cheese. Serve with a simple green salad for an easy brunch or light dinner.
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Ham, Gruyère & Apple Galettes
Prepared pie crusts make assembling these free-form tarts quick and fast. Feel free to swap in your favorite jam, meat or cheese. Serve with a simple green salad for an easy brunch or light dinner.
05of 31Vegan Carrot Cake with Coconut Cream FrostingView RecipeClassic carrot cake goes vegan in this easy recipe, and gets covered with coconut whipped cream to replace the traditional cream cheese frosting. A mixture of flax and water makes a sturdy substitute for eggs in this vegan cake. Plus, sweet crushed pineapple helps to make this cake delicious with less added sugar.
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Vegan Carrot Cake with Coconut Cream Frosting
Classic carrot cake goes vegan in this easy recipe, and gets covered with coconut whipped cream to replace the traditional cream cheese frosting. A mixture of flax and water makes a sturdy substitute for eggs in this vegan cake. Plus, sweet crushed pineapple helps to make this cake delicious with less added sugar.
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Easter Deviled Eggs
07of 31Hash-Brown Egg CupsView RecipeCharlotte & Johnny AutryThese muffin-tin egg bites pack a crunch thanks to a crispy hash-brown crust. Using fresh hash browns, found in the produce section of most grocery stores, ensures a crispier result than you’d get from frozen. Plus, wringing them out before baking removes excess moisture, ensuring they’ll be even more crisp.
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Hash-Brown Egg Cups
Charlotte & Johnny Autry
These muffin-tin egg bites pack a crunch thanks to a crispy hash-brown crust. Using fresh hash browns, found in the produce section of most grocery stores, ensures a crispier result than you’d get from frozen. Plus, wringing them out before baking removes excess moisture, ensuring they’ll be even more crisp.
08of 31Cucumber SandwichView RecipePhotographer / Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist / Kay Clarke, Food Stylist / Ruth BlackburnThis creamy, crunchy cucumber sandwich recipe strikes a lovely balance between decadent and light. The cream cheese-yogurt spread complements the crisp refreshing cucumber, while the hearty flavor and texture of the whole-wheat bread hold everything together.
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Cucumber Sandwich
Photographer / Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist / Kay Clarke, Food Stylist / Ruth Blackburn
This creamy, crunchy cucumber sandwich recipe strikes a lovely balance between decadent and light. The cream cheese-yogurt spread complements the crisp refreshing cucumber, while the hearty flavor and texture of the whole-wheat bread hold everything together.
09of 31Blueberry-Lemon Ricotta Pound CakeView RecipeThis healthy pound cake recipe isn’t just delicious—it also only requires one bowl to make. For the best cake texture, be sure to beat the sugar and butter together long enough in Step 2 to look creamy—the time it takes to get there varies according to the type of electric mixer you have. Serve with brunch or alongside a cup of coffee in the afternoon.
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Blueberry-Lemon Ricotta Pound Cake
This healthy pound cake recipe isn’t just delicious—it also only requires one bowl to make. For the best cake texture, be sure to beat the sugar and butter together long enough in Step 2 to look creamy—the time it takes to get there varies according to the type of electric mixer you have. Serve with brunch or alongside a cup of coffee in the afternoon.
10of 31Mâche & Chicken Salad with Honey-Tahini DressingView RecipePhotography / Jenny Huang, Food Styling / Tyna Hoang, Prop Styling / Nicole LouieIf fresh peas aren’t available, thawed frozen peas make an excellent substitute. Look for tender mâche at farmers markets and natural-foods stores.
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Mâche & Chicken Salad with Honey-Tahini Dressing
Photography / Jenny Huang, Food Styling / Tyna Hoang, Prop Styling / Nicole Louie
If fresh peas aren’t available, thawed frozen peas make an excellent substitute. Look for tender mâche at farmers markets and natural-foods stores.
11of 31Carrot Cake with Miso Cream Cheese FrostingView RecipeRick PoonCookbook author and cooking teacher Sonoko Sakai extends her passion for miso to this cake recipe. She explains, “When I moved to Los Angeles from Tokyo, my mother took us to a diner where she ordered us carrot cake for the first time. She was always encouraging us to try things, but a vegetable cake? I was skeptical at first, but when I took the first bite, I fell in love. Soon, I began making my own. I’d never baked with any of these ingredients before, so I felt a little more American every time. Later in my life, the Japanese in me wondered about adding miso to the frosting—after all, mochi sweets are often flavored with miso. I found it offsets the sweetness and gives it a punch of umami. I like to use both white and red miso. Since the flavor of miso varies, start small, taste and adjust to suit your palate.”
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Carrot Cake with Miso Cream Cheese Frosting
Rick Poon
Cookbook author and cooking teacher Sonoko Sakai extends her passion for miso to this cake recipe. She explains, “When I moved to Los Angeles from Tokyo, my mother took us to a diner where she ordered us carrot cake for the first time. She was always encouraging us to try things, but a vegetable cake? I was skeptical at first, but when I took the first bite, I fell in love. Soon, I began making my own. I’d never baked with any of these ingredients before, so I felt a little more American every time. Later in my life, the Japanese in me wondered about adding miso to the frosting—after all, mochi sweets are often flavored with miso. I found it offsets the sweetness and gives it a punch of umami. I like to use both white and red miso. Since the flavor of miso varies, start small, taste and adjust to suit your palate.”
12of 31Coriander-&-Lemon-Crusted Salmon with Asparagus Salad & Poached EggView RecipeCrushed coriander seeds and lemon zest give this quick salmon recipe praiseworthy flavor that pairs beautifully with a shaved asparagus and poached egg salad. Served with a glass of white wine, this healthy recipe makes the ultimate lunch or light dinner.
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Coriander-&-Lemon-Crusted Salmon with Asparagus Salad & Poached Egg
Crushed coriander seeds and lemon zest give this quick salmon recipe praiseworthy flavor that pairs beautifully with a shaved asparagus and poached egg salad. Served with a glass of white wine, this healthy recipe makes the ultimate lunch or light dinner.
13of 31Raspberry LemonadeView RecipePhotography / Caitlin Bensel, Food Styling / Margaret Monroe DickeyThis sweet-tart raspberry lemonade is easy to make. Just 45 seconds in the blender yields a fresh raspberry puree that makes this lemonade so much more refreshing than store-bought.
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Raspberry Lemonade
Photography / Caitlin Bensel, Food Styling / Margaret Monroe Dickey
This sweet-tart raspberry lemonade is easy to make. Just 45 seconds in the blender yields a fresh raspberry puree that makes this lemonade so much more refreshing than store-bought.
14of 31Glazed Carrots with Green Harissa & Benne Seed CrunchView RecipeGreg DuPreeAt The Anchorage in Greenville, South Carolina, chef Greg McPhee has a waste-free ethos and uses the entire carrot, including the greens, for this spicy, nutty side dish made with benne seeds, a local variety of sesame. To make sure they cook evenly, halve larger carrots lengthwise so they are all about the same size and no wider than 1 inch.
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Glazed Carrots with Green Harissa & Benne Seed Crunch
Greg DuPree
At The Anchorage in Greenville, South Carolina, chef Greg McPhee has a waste-free ethos and uses the entire carrot, including the greens, for this spicy, nutty side dish made with benne seeds, a local variety of sesame. To make sure they cook evenly, halve larger carrots lengthwise so they are all about the same size and no wider than 1 inch.
15of 31Garlic-Herb Roast Pork Tenderloin with Parsnip Puree & KaleView RecipePhotography / Greg DuPree, Styling / Ali Ramee / Christine KeelyHere we blitz parsnips with milk and butter for a flavorful alternative to mashed potatoes to go with the pork and greens.
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Garlic-Herb Roast Pork Tenderloin with Parsnip Puree & Kale
Photography / Greg DuPree, Styling / Ali Ramee / Christine Keely
Here we blitz parsnips with milk and butter for a flavorful alternative to mashed potatoes to go with the pork and greens.
16of 31Deviled Eggs with CrabmeatView RecipeShanna JonesJessica B. Harris looks to the Creole cooking traditions of the Caribbean Island of Guadeloupe for these deviled eggs, adding crab meat to the filling. Harris calls this recipe a winner and the only problem is keeping them from disappearing from the table too quickly.
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Deviled Eggs with Crabmeat
Shanna Jones
Jessica B. Harris looks to the Creole cooking traditions of the Caribbean Island of Guadeloupe for these deviled eggs, adding crab meat to the filling. Harris calls this recipe a winner and the only problem is keeping them from disappearing from the table too quickly.
17of 31Spinach-Strawberry Salad with Feta & WalnutsView RecipeSweet strawberries, salty feta and crunchy walnuts jazz up a simple spinach salad. The balsamic vinaigrette is incredibly easy; fresh shallots add more zip than you’ll find in any commercial dressing.
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Spinach-Strawberry Salad with Feta & Walnuts
Sweet strawberries, salty feta and crunchy walnuts jazz up a simple spinach salad. The balsamic vinaigrette is incredibly easy; fresh shallots add more zip than you’ll find in any commercial dressing.
18of 31Raspberry-Lemon Crumb MuffinsView RecipePhotographer / Brie Passano Styling / Annie Probst / Holly RaibikisWhole-wheat flour makes these muffins, well, more wholesome. To get the full effect of the crumb topping combining with the tart fruit, eat one while the muffins are still warm.
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Raspberry-Lemon Crumb Muffins
Photographer / Brie Passano Styling / Annie Probst / Holly Raibikis
Whole-wheat flour makes these muffins, well, more wholesome. To get the full effect of the crumb topping combining with the tart fruit, eat one while the muffins are still warm.
19of 31Skillet Strawberry-Rhubarb CrispView RecipeFresh strawberries and rhubarb meld together under a crisp oat crumble in this gluten-free dessert recipe made in just one skillet. If you’re not gluten-sensitive, regular rolled oats will work too. Top with a dollop of whipped cream for an extra-special treat.
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Skillet Strawberry-Rhubarb Crisp
Fresh strawberries and rhubarb meld together under a crisp oat crumble in this gluten-free dessert recipe made in just one skillet. If you’re not gluten-sensitive, regular rolled oats will work too. Top with a dollop of whipped cream for an extra-special treat.
20of 31Lemon-Garlic Baked CodView RecipeGreg DupreeThis super-easy lemon baked cod is buttery and flaky, with the bright flavors of lemon and garlic bringing it all together. Fresh chopped parsley adds a fresh note.
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Lemon-Garlic Baked Cod
Greg Dupree
This super-easy lemon baked cod is buttery and flaky, with the bright flavors of lemon and garlic bringing it all together. Fresh chopped parsley adds a fresh note.
21of 31Cheesy Mushroom, Leek & Prosciutto ToastsView RecipePhotographer / Jacob Fox, Food styling / Sue Mitchell, Food Styling / Kelsey BulatSalty Kalamata olives and prosciutto add a hit of flavor to the sautéed mushrooms and leeks that top these toasts. Gooey mozzarella holds it all together.
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Cheesy Mushroom, Leek & Prosciutto Toasts
Photographer / Jacob Fox, Food styling / Sue Mitchell, Food Styling / Kelsey Bulat
Salty Kalamata olives and prosciutto add a hit of flavor to the sautéed mushrooms and leeks that top these toasts. Gooey mozzarella holds it all together.
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Asparagus Tart
Photographer / Jennifer Causey, Food Stylist / Melissa Gray, Prop Stylist / Kay Clarke
23of 31The Best Vanilla CustardView RecipeCalling this “the best” custard recipe may seem like a bold statement, but it’s true. In this healthy dessert recipe, the rich eggy custard is silky-smooth and infused with loads of vanilla, making it worthy of its name.
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The Best Vanilla Custard
Calling this “the best” custard recipe may seem like a bold statement, but it’s true. In this healthy dessert recipe, the rich eggy custard is silky-smooth and infused with loads of vanilla, making it worthy of its name.
24of 31Crustless Spinach & Asparagus Quiche with GruyèreView RecipePhotography / Caitlin Bensel, Styling / Emily Nabors Hall / ulia BaylessThis light but filling crustless spinach-and-asparagus quiche features plenty of spring vegetables baked with richly flavored Gruyère cheese. Enjoy a slice for dinner with a salad on the side or as part of a simple spring brunch.
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Crustless Spinach & Asparagus Quiche with Gruyère
Photography / Caitlin Bensel, Styling / Emily Nabors Hall / ulia Bayless
This light but filling crustless spinach-and-asparagus quiche features plenty of spring vegetables baked with richly flavored Gruyère cheese. Enjoy a slice for dinner with a salad on the side or as part of a simple spring brunch.
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Coriander-Citrus Olive Oil Cake
Leigh Beisch
26of 31Asparagus Salad with Eggs & Jambon de BayonneView RecipeThis impressive-looking asparagus salad recipe is actually very easy to make. After quickly boiling the asparagus, the same water is used to soft-boil the eggs. Piment d’Espelette is a sweet, spicy ground pepper from the Basque region of France. While it’s not essential, it does add a subtle kick to the otherwise mellow flavors of this salad. Look for this spice at specialty stores and well-stocked markets—or substitute smoked paprika.
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Asparagus Salad with Eggs & Jambon de Bayonne
This impressive-looking asparagus salad recipe is actually very easy to make. After quickly boiling the asparagus, the same water is used to soft-boil the eggs. Piment d’Espelette is a sweet, spicy ground pepper from the Basque region of France. While it’s not essential, it does add a subtle kick to the otherwise mellow flavors of this salad. Look for this spice at specialty stores and well-stocked markets—or substitute smoked paprika.
27of 31Frittata with Asparagus, Leek & RicottaView RecipePhotographer / Jacob Fox, Food styling / Sue Mitchell, Food Styling / Kelsey BulatServe this spring-vegetable-loaded frittata with an arugula salad and a hunk of crusty bread. Tip: This recipe cooks quickly, so be sure to have all your ingredients prepped and ready to go.
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Frittata with Asparagus, Leek & Ricotta
Serve this spring-vegetable-loaded frittata with an arugula salad and a hunk of crusty bread. Tip: This recipe cooks quickly, so be sure to have all your ingredients prepped and ready to go.
28of 31Easy Scalloped PotatoesView RecipeIn this easy scalloped potatoes recipe, sliced potatoes are roasted in the oven before being mixed with a simple, creamy stovetop sauce and sprinkled with Cheddar cheese. A few minutes under the broiler turns the dish golden and crispy.
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Easy Scalloped Potatoes
In this easy scalloped potatoes recipe, sliced potatoes are roasted in the oven before being mixed with a simple, creamy stovetop sauce and sprinkled with Cheddar cheese. A few minutes under the broiler turns the dish golden and crispy.
29of 31Cumin-Roasted Carrots with Dill YogurtView RecipeVictor ProtasioThe caramelized sweetness of the roasted carrots plays well with the herbed yogurt sauce and spiced pepitas. Look for carrots that are around the same size so they cook evenly.
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Cumin-Roasted Carrots with Dill Yogurt
Victor Protasio
The caramelized sweetness of the roasted carrots plays well with the herbed yogurt sauce and spiced pepitas. Look for carrots that are around the same size so they cook evenly.
30of 31Strawberry & Brie BitesView RecipeStrawberries, Brie cheese, fresh basil and balsamic vinegar come together in this addictive one-bite appetizer recipe.
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Strawberry & Brie Bites
Strawberries, Brie cheese, fresh basil and balsamic vinegar come together in this addictive one-bite appetizer recipe.
31of 31Crispy Smashed Beets with Goat CheeseView RecipeCooked beets are lightly pressed and pan-fried for a charred, crispy outer crust—similar to that of smashed potatoes. The herbed goat cheese dip makes this healthy appetizer or easy side dish even more delicious.
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Crispy Smashed Beets with Goat Cheese
Cooked beets are lightly pressed and pan-fried for a charred, crispy outer crust—similar to that of smashed potatoes. The herbed goat cheese dip makes this healthy appetizer or easy side dish even more delicious.
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