Easter Feasting 101: The 16 Best Recipes for a Hoppy Holiday

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Easter is the perfect excuse to load up your plate with everything sweet, savory, and downright irresistible. Start with Seven Layer Salad or keep things fancy with Baked Squash Blossoms (Dolmas-style). Need a show-stopping main? The BEST Pan Seared Lamb Chops and Rosemary Grilled Lamb Chops with Mint Apple Sauce are bringing the flavor. But let’s be honest—we’re all here for dessert. Lemon Pound Cake, Pistachio Cupcakes with Strawberry Frosting, and Insanely Delicious Cinnamon Roll Cake with Apples and Pecans will have you rethinking that second helping of veggies. And just in case you need a little extra sweetness, Jelly Bean Sugar Cookies are the ultimate festive bite. So, grab a fork and embrace the Easter feast—it’s a holiday, after all!

Lemon Pound Cake Recipe

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A freshly baked lemon bundt cake dusted with powdered sugar, with slices cut and displayed on a cooling rack. Lemon halves in the background.
Photo credit: Baking a Moment

Lemon Pound Cake – A dream for lemon lovers! Bursting with tangy citrus flavor and a moist, buttery texture, this cake is perfect for any occasion. A true crowd-pleaser!
Get the Recipe: Lemon Pound Cake Recipe

The BEST Pan Seared Lamb Chops

Sizzling lamb chops seasoned with garlic and herbs, cooked to a golden brown in a skillet with oil.
Photo credit: House of Nash Eats

Pan-Seared Lamb Loin Chops bring big flavor with rosemary, thyme, and garlic, while butter sneaks in for extra indulgence. Bonus: it’s both keto-friendly and gluten-free!
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Seven Layer Salad

A layered salad in a clear glass dish featuring lettuce, peas, diced onions, mayonnaise, cheese, and crispy bacon on top.
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Seven Layer Salad stacks up crisp lettuce, bacon, cheese, and more, all tied together with a creamy mayo dressing. A guaranteed crowd favorite—and yes, it’s gluten-free!
Get the Recipe: Seven Layer Salad

Baked Squash Blossoms (Dolmas-style)

Stuffed zucchini flowers scattered on a dark tray, accompanied by a bowl of creamy yogurt sauce garnished with herbs.
Photo credit: Feasting at Home

Baked Stuffed Squash Blossoms turn delicate flowers into a feast, packed with spiced lamb, basmati rice, and bold Middle Eastern flavors. Naturally gluten-free, low-carb, and paleo-approved!
Get the Recipe: Baked Squash Blossoms (Dolmas-style)

Rosemary Grilled Lamb Chops with Mint Apple Sauce

Grilled lamb chops topped with vibrant green pesto, served on a black slate platter, accompanied by fresh mint leaves.
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Rosemary Grilled Lamb Chops bring bold flavor with garlic and rosemary, paired with a zesty Mint Apple Sauce that outshines mint jelly. Guaranteed to wow your guests!
Get the Recipe: Rosemary Grilled Lamb Chops with Mint Apple Sauce

Sweet Potato Hash with Harissa

A cast-iron skillet filled with roasted sweet potatoes and sausage, topped with poached eggs, cilantro, and drizzled sauce.
Photo credit: Feasting at Home

Sweet Potato Hash with Harissa brings a fiery Middle Eastern twist to breakfast, crowned with eggs and optionally spiced up with Merguez Lamb Sausage. Perfect for a bold, energizing start!
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Easy Layered Nilla Wafer Banana Pudding Trifle

A glass bowl filled with banana pudding, topped with whipped cream and crushed vanilla wafers, surrounded by whole wafers.
Image Credit: Not Entirely Average

Nilla Wafer Banana Pudding stacks up creamy vanilla pudding, fluffy Cool Whip, and classic Nilla Wafers for a no-bake Southern favorite everyone loves!

To learn more: Easy Layered Nilla Wafer Banana Pudding Trifle

Roasted Asparagus (Two Ways!)

A plate of vibrant green asparagus topped with grated cheese and accompanied by lemon wedges, garnished with black pepper.
Photo credit: Chelsea’s Messy Apron

Roasted Asparagus keeps it simple yet tasty, kissed with seasonings, Parmesan, and optional crispy breadcrumbs for a little extra crunch. A side dish that fits any meal!
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Raspberry Fluff

A glass of raspberry yogurt topped with a fresh raspberry and mint leaves, resting on a dark plate with a spoon nearby.
Photo credit: Chelsea’s Messy Apron

Raspberry Fluff whips up in ten minutes with just four ingredients, delivering a creamy cheesecake-like treat that’s effortlessly perfect for any occasion!
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Stuffed Dates with Pistachios

A platter of stuffed dates topped with cream, pistachios, and pink flower petals, creating an elegant and colorful dessert display.
Photo credit: Feasting at Home

Stuffed Dates with Pistachios blend creamy crème fraîche, crunchy pistachios, and delicate rose petals for an effortlessly elegant bite. A sprinkle of cardamom seals the deal!
Get the Recipe: Stuffed Dates with Pistachios

Jelly Bean Sugar Cookies

Close-up of cookies topped with colorful jelly beans in yellow, purple, green, and pink, arranged in a neat pattern.
Photo credit: Sally’s Baking Recipes

Jelly Bean Sugar Cookies by Sally’s Baking Recipes bring Easter cheer with a soft, chewy bite, bursting with colorful jelly beans and a hint of almond-vanilla magic. Makes 30—sharing optional!
Get the Recipe: Jelly Bean Sugar Cookies

Grape Salad

A bowl of creamy grape salad topped with crushed nuts and brown sugar, featuring green and purple grapes mixed with a smooth dressing.
Photo credit: Chelsea’s Messy Apron

Grape Salad mixes juicy red and green grapes with a tangy cream cheese dressing, finished with brown sugar pecans. A guaranteed hit for any holiday spread!
Get the Recipe: Grape Salad

Instant Pot Steamed Artichokes

Three pink frosted cupcakes topped with strawberries and crushed pistachios, arranged on a wooden plate.
Photo credit: Gimme Some Oven

Looking for a quick and easy side dish this Easter? These Instant Pot Steamed Artichokes are ready in minutes! Serve with your favorite dipping sauce for a healthy and delicious appetizer.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Steamed Artichokes

Pistachio Cupcakes with Strawberry Frosting

overhead image of pistachio cupcakes topped with strawberry frosting
Photo credit: Sally’s Baking Recipes

Pistachio Cupcakes with Strawberry Frosting bring a nutty-sweet duo, pairing fluffy pistachio cake with luscious strawberry frosting. Perfect for spring celebrations—or a little Valentine’s Day love!
Get the Recipe: Pistachio Cupcakes with Strawberry Frosting

Shaved Cauliflower Salad w/ Yogurt Dressing

A fresh salad featuring radishes, cucumber, green peas, and shaved cheese, garnished with parsley, served with silver utensils.
Photo credit: Feasting at Home

Shaved Cauliflower Salad with Yogurt Dressing combines crisp cauliflower, fresh peas, and a zesty mint yogurt dressing for a light, flavorful bite. A fresh, gluten-free, low-carb delight!
Get the Recipe: Shaved Cauliflower Salad w/ Yogurt Dressing

Pavlovas with Strawberries and Balsamic

A slice of pavlova topped with fresh strawberries, basil leaves, and whipped cream on a dark plate, with crumbs scattered around.
Photo credit: Baking a Moment

Pavlovas with Strawberries and Balsamic serve up crisp meringue, fluffy whipped cream, and a luscious strawberry balsamic jam. Naturally gluten-free and effortlessly impressive!
Get the Recipe: Pavlovas with Strawberries and Balsamic

About Jenny deRemer

I am a Charleston, South Carolina-based culinary novice, an ardent authority on all things travel, a designer by trade, and the creator of Not Entirely Average. I have a weakness for farmers' markets, delight in adventures way off the beaten path, enjoy documenting my many moods through photography, and have been known to conquer the occasional yard sale with gusto!

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