Molly Yeh’s Coconut Macaroon Nests.Photo:Morgan Hunt Glaze
Morgan Hunt Glaze
Easter food is more than Peeps and chocolate bunnies and we have all the recipes — appetizers, sides, main dishes and desserts — that will make your Sunday spread shine.There is plenty of room to lean into classics, like carrot cake and deviled eggs, or try your hand at something less conventional, like potato stacks and shaved asparagus salads.FromKatie Lee Biegel’sApricot-Glazed Ham toMolly Yeh’sCoconut Macaroon Nests, these eggcellent Easter dishes from celebrity chefs will have your family members hopping to the table.
Easter food is more than Peeps and chocolate bunnies and we have all the recipes — appetizers, sides, main dishes and desserts — that will make your Sunday spread shine.
There is plenty of room to lean into classics, like carrot cake and deviled eggs, or try your hand at something less conventional, like potato stacks and shaved asparagus salads.
FromKatie Lee Biegel’sApricot-Glazed Ham toMolly Yeh’sCoconut Macaroon Nests, these eggcellent Easter dishes from celebrity chefs will have your family members hopping to the table.
01of 22Raspberry and Pistachio Crepe CakeSabrina Ghayour’s Raspberry and Pistachio Crepe Cake.Morgan Hunt Glaze“The process is simple, with deliciously sweet cream spread between layers of thin pancakes,” says Sabrina Ghayour, whose colorful dessert recipe is adapted from her new cookbookFlavor. “It makes a great centerpiece.“Get the recipeHERE.
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Raspberry and Pistachio Crepe Cake
Sabrina Ghayour’s Raspberry and Pistachio Crepe Cake.Morgan Hunt Glaze
“The process is simple, with deliciously sweet cream spread between layers of thin pancakes,” says Sabrina Ghayour, whose colorful dessert recipe is adapted from her new cookbookFlavor. “It makes a great centerpiece.”
Get the recipeHERE.
02of 22Blueberry Muffin CookiesLidey Heuck’s Blueberry Muffin Cookies.Morgan Hunt GlazeAs the name suggests, Lidey Heuck took inspiration from another baked good when crafting her recipe. “We all know the muffin top is the best part of a muffin,” says the author of the newCooking in Real Lifecookbook, “and I wanted to recreate the crispy edges and fluffy interior—in cookie form!”Get the recipeHERE.
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Blueberry Muffin Cookies
Lidey Heuck’s Blueberry Muffin Cookies.Morgan Hunt Glaze
As the name suggests, Lidey Heuck took inspiration from another baked good when crafting her recipe. “We all know the muffin top is the best part of a muffin,” says the author of the newCooking in Real Lifecookbook, “and I wanted to recreate the crispy edges and fluffy interior—in cookie form!”
03of 22Green Beans with Crispy Bacon & Molasses GlazeCaitlin Bensel"The subtle sweetness of the molasses combined with the saltiness from the bacon is the perfect marriage of flavors,” says the judge ofFood Network’sSpring Baking ChampionshipKardea Brown about this flavorful side.Get the recipeHERE.
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Green Beans with Crispy Bacon & Molasses Glaze
Caitlin Bensel
“The subtle sweetness of the molasses combined with the saltiness from the bacon is the perfect marriage of flavors,” says the judge ofFood Network’sSpring Baking ChampionshipKardea Brown about this flavorful side.
04of 22Butter-Braised Lamb ChopsCaitlin Bensel"It can seem intimidating, but cooking lamb chops is so easy!” says Alexis deBoschnek, author of theTo the Last Bitecookbook.“I love that this recipe can be prepped well before dinner time, then comes together in minutes, offering a ton of flavor with little effort.“Get the recipeHERE.
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Butter-Braised Lamb Chops
“It can seem intimidating, but cooking lamb chops is so easy!” says Alexis deBoschnek, author of theTo the Last Bitecookbook.“I love that this recipe can be prepped well before dinner time, then comes together in minutes, offering a ton of flavor with little effort.”
05of 22Coconut Macaroon NestsMolly Yeh’s Coconut Macaroon Nests.Morgan Hunt Glaze“I make these all the time in the spring because my family celebrates both Passover and Easter,” says Food Network star Yeh, who serves these candy-topped treats at her restaurantBernie’sin East Grand Forks, Minn. “They are so festive and joyous to look at, really fun to decorate with the kiddos and, of course, super tasty.”Get the recipeHERE.
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Coconut Macaroon Nests
Molly Yeh’s Coconut Macaroon Nests.Morgan Hunt Glaze
“I make these all the time in the spring because my family celebrates both Passover and Easter,” says Food Network star Yeh, who serves these candy-topped treats at her restaurantBernie’sin East Grand Forks, Minn. “They are so festive and joyous to look at, really fun to decorate with the kiddos and, of course, super tasty.”
06of 22Bananas Foster Tarte TatinVictor Protasio"It has a luscious, spiced brown-sugar-rum sauce that’s equal parts syrupy and decadent,” says food blogger and author of theEveryday GrandcookbookJocelyn Kelk Adams. “It’s a low-key showstopper!“Get the recipeHERE.
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Bananas Foster Tarte Tatin
Victor Protasio
“It has a luscious, spiced brown-sugar-rum sauce that’s equal parts syrupy and decadent,” says food blogger and author of theEveryday GrandcookbookJocelyn Kelk Adams. “It’s a low-key showstopper!”
07of 22Brownie Batter Easter EggsVictor Protasio"It’s childhood, but grown up!” saysZac Young, a judge on Food Network’sSpring Baking Championship: Easter.“Instead of using food coloring, I incorporate freeze-dried fruits, which give great color and a hint of flavor to the chocolate shell.“Get the recipeHERE.
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Brownie Batter Easter Eggs
“It’s childhood, but grown up!” saysZac Young, a judge on Food Network’sSpring Baking Championship: Easter.“Instead of using food coloring, I incorporate freeze-dried fruits, which give great color and a hint of flavor to the chocolate shell.”
08of 22Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese FrostingVictor Protasio"Even if you don’t eat carrot cake, I think you still might like this one,” saysAlison Roman, who features the recipe in her cookbook,Sweet Enough. “It’s intensely flavored and very moist. It almost has a sticky-toffee-pudding quality to it.“Get the recipeHERE.
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Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
“Even if you don’t eat carrot cake, I think you still might like this one,” saysAlison Roman, who features the recipe in her cookbook,Sweet Enough. “It’s intensely flavored and very moist. It almost has a sticky-toffee-pudding quality to it.”
09of 22Herb & Parmesan Potato Gratin StacksCaitlin BenselThe author ofHalf Baked Harvest Every DayTieghan Gerard wanted to “reinvent the everyday weeknight potato dish” with these potato stacks. She says they’ll bring the “wow factor” to your Easter meal.Get the recipeHERE.
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Herb & Parmesan Potato Gratin Stacks
The author ofHalf Baked Harvest Every DayTieghan Gerard wanted to “reinvent the everyday weeknight potato dish” with these potato stacks. She says they’ll bring the “wow factor” to your Easter meal.
10of 22Scalloped Potatoes with Crispy SageCaitlin Bensel"The best part is the sage, but in a pinch, rosemary or thyme is an excellent substitute,” says Food Network star, Sunny Anderson, of this dish from her childhood.Get the recipeHERE.
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Scalloped Potatoes with Crispy Sage
“The best part is the sage, but in a pinch, rosemary or thyme is an excellent substitute,” says Food Network star, Sunny Anderson, of this dish from her childhood.
11of 22Wild Mushroom Crostata with Peas & PecorinoCaitlin BenselImpress Easter brunch guests with this colorful, savory springtime pastry — it’s easier than it looks to make!Get the recipeHERE.
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Wild Mushroom Crostata with Peas & Pecorino
Impress Easter brunch guests with this colorful, savory springtime pastry — it’s easier than it looks to make!
12of 22Apricot-Glazed HamCaitlin Bensel"Ham needs the sweetness that the jam provides, and I like the way the sugars caramelize and get slightly burned on the edges,” saysThe Kitchenstar Lee Biegel of her go-to holiday brunch recipe.Get the recipeHERE.
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Apricot-Glazed Ham
“Ham needs the sweetness that the jam provides, and I like the way the sugars caramelize and get slightly burned on the edges,” saysThe Kitchenstar Lee Biegel of her go-to holiday brunch recipe.
13of 22Carrot Cake with Passion Fruit GlazeCaitlin BenselTake your carrot cake to the next level with a sweet passionfruit glaze and gorgeous edible flowers.Get the recipeHERE.
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Carrot Cake with Passion Fruit Glaze
Take your carrot cake to the next level with a sweet passionfruit glaze and gorgeous edible flowers.
14of 22Deviled Eggs with Crispy ShallotsJennifer CauseyTopping traditional deviled eggs with lightly fried shallots and crunchy pickled mustard seeds gives the dish a crunchy, tangy twist.Get the recipeHERE.
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Deviled Eggs with Crispy Shallots
Jennifer Causey
Topping traditional deviled eggs with lightly fried shallots and crunchy pickled mustard seeds gives the dish a crunchy, tangy twist.
15of 22Shaved Asparagus Salad with Parmesan and PistachiosJennifer CauseySpringtime is when asparagus start to come into season. Shaving the vegetable into long strips creates a unique and refreshing base for a salad on Easter.Get the recipeHERE.
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Shaved Asparagus Salad with Parmesan and Pistachios
Springtime is when asparagus start to come into season. Shaving the vegetable into long strips creates a unique and refreshing base for a salad on Easter.
16of 22Glazed Ham with Orange-Wine SauceJennifer CauseyMake this the year you experiment with a new glaze for your Easter ham! This one has an elegant, just-sweet-enough flavor that complements the savory ham beautifully.Get the recipeHERE.
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Glazed Ham with Orange-Wine Sauce
Make this the year you experiment with a new glaze for your Easter ham! This one has an elegant, just-sweet-enough flavor that complements the savory ham beautifully.
17of 22Grilled Lamb Chops with Lemon CremaHector SanchezTraditional Easter lamb gets an unexpected upgrade from a unique blend of spices and tangy lemon crema.Get the recipeHERE.
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Grilled Lamb Chops with Lemon Crema
Hector Sanchez
Traditional Easter lamb gets an unexpected upgrade from a unique blend of spices and tangy lemon crema.
18of 22Smashed Potatoes with Sun-Dried-Tomato DipJennifer Causey"This spice mix reminds me of the smoky heat you get from barbecue potato chips,” says celebrity chef Padma Lakshmi of her recipe. These potatoes are crispy and salty and are best served with this creamy dipping sauce.Get the recipeHERE.
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Smashed Potatoes with Sun-Dried-Tomato Dip
“This spice mix reminds me of the smoky heat you get from barbecue potato chips,” says celebrity chef Padma Lakshmi of her recipe. These potatoes are crispy and salty and are best served with this creamy dipping sauce.
19of 22Pea Pesto and Mozzarella BruschettaHector Sanchez; Ray KachatorianKick off brunch with this light, elegant bite. “I love the super-vibrant fresh flavor, bright green color and combination of crisp-tender peas with the burrata and crunchy-chewy grilled bruschetta,” says chef Curtis Stone.Get the recipeHERE.
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Pea Pesto and Mozzarella Bruschetta
Hector Sanchez; Ray Kachatorian
Kick off brunch with this light, elegant bite. “I love the super-vibrant fresh flavor, bright green color and combination of crisp-tender peas with the burrata and crunchy-chewy grilled bruschetta,” says chef Curtis Stone.
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Slow Cooker Brown Sugar Ham and Rosemary Roasted Carrots
Rikki Snyder; FiveHeartHome.com
Get the recipesHERE.
21of 22Chocolate & Macadamia Nut Monkey BreadIain BagwellA decadent dessert made with a mix of macadamia nuts, pecans, almonds, chocolate chips and a gooey, brown sugar butter sauce, you’ll want to make all year long.Get the recipeHERE.
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Chocolate & Macadamia Nut Monkey Bread
Iain Bagwell
A decadent dessert made with a mix of macadamia nuts, pecans, almonds, chocolate chips and a gooey, brown sugar butter sauce, you’ll want to make all year long.
22of 22Hot Cross BunsThis popular bread is a staple at many Easter celebrations, and this recipe is the best of the best.Get the recipeHERE.
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Hot Cross Buns
This popular bread is a staple at many Easter celebrations, and this recipe is the best of the best.
source: people.com
