Ah, springtime. When the weather begins to turn warmer, our thoughts naturally turn to spring holidays, and Easter is always at the top of that list.  When March approaches, people all over the world begin thinking about their Easter menus and what they'll be cooking for the holiday. If you're in search of easy Easter recipes, you're in the right place! Gather your family and friends around the table and enjoy the splendors of spring with these wonderful recipes for Easter. Whether for dinner or dessert, we've got everything you need to complete your Easter menu in this holiday recipe collection, so let's dig in!

16 Easy Easter Recipes

Table of Contents

Easter Side Dishes

Best Ever Easter Dinner Recipes

Easter Dessert Recipes

How to Make Chocolate Easter Eggs

Easter Side Dishes

1. Asparagus Almondine - If you love asparagus, this special spring recipe is one of the best Easter side dishes there is.
    
2. Cherry Easter Biscuits - Try something unique to serve alongside that entree. This easy biscuit recipe for Easter is delicious!
    
3. Asparagus Casserole - Great to enjoy any time of year, this easy casserole recipe is especially lovely for Easter and the spring season.
    
4. Apple-Glazed Carrots - This Easter recipe is kid-friendly and goes with several different entrees. We think this veggie dish is one of the best easy Easter recipes there is!
    
5. Spring Vegetables - An easy side dish recipe to prepare, these Spring Vegetables will complete your Easter table with a fresh, seasonal touch.

Best Ever Easter Dinner Recipes

1. Lemon Roasted Chicken - Picky eaters and foodies alike will go crazy for this roasted chicken recipe. You can't go wrong with an easy chicken recipe for Easter!
    
2. Easter Ham with Peach Glaze  - Spruce up that ham recipe with some delicious peach glaze. The perfect combination of savory and sweet, this recipe for Easter ham is a keeper.
    
3. Easter Lamb with Garlic and Herbs - A traditional Easter dish for many households, this lamb recipe is divine. Add this to your collection of easy Easter recipes because you'll want to make it year after year.
    
4. Simple Roast Turkey - If you don't have tons of time to prepare a holiday feast, this easy Easter recipe is just what you need. Save the day with this delicious holiday turkey recipe!
    
5. Roast Beef Quiche - Looking for something a little more unique for this year's Easter menu? You'll love this roast beef quiche, a new twist on a classic dish.

Easter Dessert Recipes

1. Betty Crocker Lemon Macaroons - There's nothing like a yummy lemon dessert recipe to celebrate spring. These lemon macaroons are perfect for Easter or any time the sun is shining.
    
2. Layered Strawberry Swirl Dream Cake (shown at top of page) - With its bright pink color, this strawberry cake is just what you need to brighten up your Easter dessert table.
    
3. Amish Sugar Cookies - The Amish know best and this simple sugar cookie recipe is the perfect treat to serve your Easter guests for dessert.
    
4. Layered Pineapple Dream - Light and fluffy, this layered dessert recipe is just what you want to enjoy during the springtime. Make it this Easter and it will soon become a holiday favorite in your family!
    
5. Blue Peep Pie - From the fresh blueberries to the little blue peep candies, this easy pie recipe has Easter written all over it.
    
6. Bird's Nest Cookies - Need more Easter dessert recipes? These adorable and festive cookies make a great gift to send home with your guests after your Easter festivities are over.

How to Make Chocolate Easter Eggs

Chocolate Cream Easter Eggs - Nothing says Easter like cream Easter eggs. If you've always wanted to know how to make chocolate Easter eggs from scratch, here's a great guide. Just follow along with this easy Easter candy recipe and you'll be making your own homemade chocolate Easter eggs before you know it!  

Craving more easy Easter recipes?  Don't miss our collection of 14 Fantastic Easter Dessert Recipes or our roundup of 14 Easter Brunch Menu Ideas.  They're egg-cellent!