40+ Easter Recipes That Will Instantly Turn Every Mom Into A Master Chef!
Easter is only two weeks ahead, and you certainly do not want to make any compromise in terms of food, drinks and desserts! A very common misconception that many people have when it comes to food is that healthy, low-fat and low-calorie food does not taste as good as the classic food as we all know them, when the truth is that it can taste even better! If you love good food and you take pride in being a true gourmand, then here you will find no less than 40 healthy and delicious Easter recipes that everybody can try, regardless of their cooking skills!
21. Cadbury Egg Milkshake
Egg milkshakes are always a great idea, regardless of whether you are celebrating Easter, Christmas or your child’s birthday – you do not need a special occasion to give the Cadbury egg milkshake a try! Super delicious and filling, the milkshake will provide you and your family with all the calcium and Vitamin D that you need!
Recipe Instructions and Credit – wearenotmartha
22. Brownie Bites!
The brownie bites are yet another great dessert idea that you can try this Easter, especially since they feature a distinctive bird’s nest shape that will certainly appeal to your children. If you dislike the classic brownies that crumble as soon as you start taking the first bite, then you can rest assured – these brownie bites will not make a mess!
Recipe Instructions and Credit – prettyprovidence
23. Rainbow Sherbet Punch!
This is a very colorful and intensely flavored Easter dish that you should try if you want to add a touch of color to your Easter dinner. You will be amazed to see what a great looking sherbet punch you can make, with several different food colors – just have a look at this detailed recipe that will take you through every step of the process, and enjoy the punch!
Recipe Instructions and Credit – mommyhatescooking
24. Ham And Cheese Party Rolls
These hassle-free ham and cheese party rolls can be an outstanding entrée choice for your Easter party! As a matter of fact, these rolls are amongst the favorites of mainstream caterers, but if you feel like making your own ham and cheese party rolls from scratch in your very own kitchen, then this detailed recipe will certainly come in handy. Check it out!
Recipe Instructions and Credit – thecountrycook
25. Soda Can Cupcakes
The soda can cupcakes are unconventional, creative and delicious! Are you competing with your friends or perhaps with your neighbors for the best Easter recipe? If so, then you will definitely win the contest with these adorable-looking soda can cupcakes that are very easy to prepare and that only require some basic cooking skills.
Recipe Instructions and Credit – cookiesandcups
26. Creamy Potatoes And Peas!
The creamy potatoes and peas are delicious, especially if you are looking for delicious and nutritious Easter recipes that do not require you to spend too much money on ingredients, or to invest too much time in the preparation process. Check out this simple recipe for creamy potatoes and peas, and you will become addicted to it!
Recipe Instructions and Credit – favfamilyrecipes
27. Chocolate Lasagna
Lasagna is by far one of the most appreciated Italian dishes, and for a good reason – layered and filled with meat and spices, lasagna is very easy to make and quite filling, too! However, this is not your classic lasagna – this is the chocolate lasagna that will blow your mind and make you want to quit your diet! Check out this delicious dessert recipe, and you will definitely feel like sharing it with your friends.
Recipe Instructions and Credit – centercutcook
28. Creative Tomato Tulips For Your Easter Dinner
If you want to prepare an Easter dinner that looks delicious and tastes even better, then look no further than these cream-filled tomato tulips! They do require some preparation, and you do need to spend some time in the kitchen, but they are the best choice for this year’s Easter dinner if you plan on having your friends or family coming over.
Recipe Instructions and Credit – wonderfuldiy
29. Roses With Ham And Peppers!
If you thought the tomato tulips described above are adorable, wait until you see these super original appetizers! You can now make super crafty roses with ham and peppers – they are great for stimulating your appetite, and they are very healthy at the same time. The peppers are known to stimulate your blood flow and even to help you lose weight, as they contain a unique compound called capsaicin, that is said to boost your metabolic rate. In other words, these roses are both delicious and useful!
Recipe Instructions and Credit – wonderfuldiy
30. Orange Cheesecake Carrots
If you love the classic cheesecake as we know it, then you might want to check out this delicious recipe that features orange cheesecake carrots. Very easy to make, aesthetically pleasant and absolutely delicious at the same time, the orange cheesecake carrots should not miss from your table this Easter.
Recipe Instructions and Credit – hungryhappenings
31. Cute Garden Carrot Cupcakes
Cupcakes come in many shapes and sizes, and this is one of the many beauties of serving such a dessert! Check out these great and cute garden carrot cupcakes, and your children will definitely devour them before you even realize it. And nobody would blame them – the cupcakes look adorable.
Recipe Instructions and Credit – yourcupofcake
32. Baby Bunnies!
If you got your Easter bunny decorations up and running, then the last thing you need to get the party started this Easter is the bunny-themed food! Here is how you can prepare some adorable and very tasty baby bunnies that will certainly appeal to the entire family. Young or old, everybody will love these baby bunnies, and they will disappear from the plate before you realize it!
Recipe Instructions and Credit – blessedbeyondcrazy
33. Hummus With Roasted Garlic
Hummus is a delicious Arabic food that is very easy to make and that is super healthy at the same time – if you want to take the health properties of this dish to the next level, then you can add a touch of roasted garlic to it and make it even better! Spread it on your toast, and it can be one of the best appetizers you have ever had for Easter. If you have never prepared homemade hummus before and you do not know where to start from, then check out this recipe right here.
Recipe Instructions and Credit – larecetadelafelicidad
34. Bunny Tail Buns!
Are you feeling playful this Easter? Do you want to stimulate your children’s interest in the beautiful art of cooking, and you are looking for creative ideas and recipes that will draw their attention and spark their imagination? If so, then you should definitely have a look at this great recipe for bunny tail buns.
Recipe Instructions and Credit – tablespoon
35. Easy Banana Pudding Recipe
Have you taken your daily dose of Potassium today? What about your daily dose of sweets, to settle the sugar cravings? Here is a very easy and delicious banana pudding recipe that you can try this Easter – one that will definitely compliment your cooking efforts, and that will make your kids love you even more than they already do.
Recipe Instructions and Credit – number-2-pencil
36. Rainbow Jello Mould
Add a touch of brightness to your Easter dinner with this great rainbow jello mold! All you need is some food coloring and some jello – along with a few plastic forms that will help you create the mould. The result will take your breath away: a colorful, tasty, easy to chew and to digest dessert that your kids will love. You will find yourself preparing the rainbow jello mould again sooner than you would expect.
Recipe Instructions and Credit – porterhouse.typepad
37. Blueberry Croissant
Croissants are already absolutely delicious as they are, but if you want to make the best of your Easter croissants, then you can always enrich them with some blueberry syrup! Blueberries are known to be not just super sweet, but also very rich in vitamin C, which will strengthen your body and make you less vulnerable in front of colds and seasonal allergies. The blueberry croissants are also a great breakfast idea – you may now want to replace the traditional pancakes and maple syrup with an even better alternative.
Recipe Instructions and Credit – the-girl-who-ate-everything
38. Easter Candy Carrots With Almonds And M&Ms!
This is the ultimate Easter dessert idea for those who have a sweet tooth and who are not ashamed to admit it! If you want to indulge yourself with something sweet and delicious, then you should definitely try the Easter candy carrots with M&Ms and almonds. They are very easy to make (they should actually take you less than 60 minutes, provided that you follow the recipe exactly as instructed), and they will definitely appeal to the taste of your kids and husband.
Recipe Instructions and Credit – hungryhappenings
39. Marshmallow Pops
These marshmallow pops were initially designed to be made for Valentine’s day, but that does not mean you cannot use them as a great and easy Easter treat as well! You can easily adjust the recipe to make it suitable for this Holy Holiday – here you will find a very detailed step by step recipe tutorial that will teach you how to make marshmallow pops. The recipe is so simple that everybody can easily follow it, and it will tell you everything you need to know, from the ingredients that are needed (and in which amounts) to how long you need to leave them in the oven, to be evenly baked.
Recipe Instructions and Credit – mommygaga
40. Golden Oreo Truffles For Easter!
This is an outstanding recipe that teaches you how to make golden egg and Oreo truffles for this Easter. If you have a bit more time to spare and you want to redefine and improve your cooking skills, then the golden Oreo truffles are definitely a great choice. Check out this tutorial and convince yourself.
Recipe Instructions and Credit – gimmesomeoven
41. Apple Dumplings
WARNING: Prepare this dish at your own risk. It is beyond imaginable. – Recipe Instructions and Credit – thepioneerwoman
42. Ham and Cheese Puff Pastry Bake
The fact that you can whip up an insanely delicious snack for the Easter dinner with the family using that left-over ham is surely no less than a surprise! Sporting that gorgeous golden-brown crust baked with a flaky texture and a drool-worthy flavour, this Ham and Cheese Puff Pastry Bake has got chunks of ham combined with melty cheese going for the filling inside. Serve with a tangy mustard dip that blends stone ground mustard with honey and a little fresh thyme, making the ultra-tempting preparation even more delightful!
Recipe Details : wonkywonderful
43. Easter Carrot Cheese Ball
How can carrots be left behind when we are speaking of party-worthy snacks for Easter? Disguised as a hugely cute carrot – here’s a snack that’s actually a carrot-shaped cheese ball, which is further covered in lots and lots of finely shredded cheddar cheese that’s all credits to that bright orange hue. The cheese ball consists of light cream cheese, chopped green onion, light mayonnaise, white vinegar, worcestershire sauce, ground mustard, and garlic salt California seasoning blend, while the finishing touches are added by a bundle of parsley inserted on the top.
Recipe Details : yummyhealthyeasy
44. Crescent Roll Carrots Filled with Egg or Ham Salad
You don’t need to wonder what to prepare for that showstopper element of the Easter dinner if you have got the recipe for these Crescent Roll Carrots on hand. What the rolls have been stuffed with is a rich filling of egg or ham making the cute carrots a to-die-for treat for the taste buds. All you need to do is cut and wrap a few strips of crescent seamless dough sheet around a metal cream horn mood and coat it with orange food coloring, finally filling them with egg or ham salad once they are baked.
Recipe Details : hungryhappenings
45. Easter Lemon Pavlova
Looking out to ditch the conventional idea of baking a cake for a memorable Easter dessert? You might simply fall head over heels in love with this Easter Lemon Pavlova that sports all shades of subtle with a twist of sweet and tang combined in one single preparation. Topped with lots and lots of candied lemon zest, the pavlova has got mini-mounds of luscious meringue surrounding it from the sides, which is further decorated with colorful chocolate eggs. A yummy lemon curd filling forms the center of delight!
Recipe Details : bbc
46. Classic Deviled Egg Recipe
Boiled eggs cut in half form the perfect shells for a yummy salad filling after having their yolks removed. Just a matter of few readily available ingredients from your kitchen, including lots of eggs, some mayonnaise, parsley flakes, white vinegar, some yellow mustard, a little salt, pepper, onion powder are you you need to bring the filling for these deviled eggs to life, that too within no more than five minutes to get it all done. To add an extra element of flavour and color, garnish the reviled eggs with a sprinkling of paprika.
Recipe Details : reallifedinner
To conclude, these 40+ delicious Easter recipes will certainly keep you busy and entertained this year. Browse through all the ideas and choose the one that best matches your needs and tastes, as well as those of your family. Make sure to choose one appetizer idea, one main course idea, one side dish recipe as well as at least one dessert recipe, if you want to keep your family happy and well-fed this Easter!
