Get ready for Easter with these 36 Easy Easter Recipe Ideas!

Did anyone else notice how late Easter is this year? It’s actually 3 weeks later than it was last year.  I’m actually looking forward to it being later because that means my yard will be ready to go for spring too.

We try to wait until the middle of April to plant our front flower beds and this year, we will hopefully be able to get those done and nice before we host Easter dinner.

We host a big dinner with family and friends, then we do a fun Easter Egg Hunt for the kids.  I’ll admit it’s getting bittersweet because we started hosting this when our daughter was only 1 and now she’s going to be 7 this year.  How does time go by so FAST?!  

We have several kids in our family heading into high school, some even nearing graduation in the next year or two.  It just seems like time needs to slow down, but it keeps speeding up. 

I am savoring the moments because as they get older I know the traditions are going to start to change and shift each year.

I love the stage we are in with our kids but goodness it’s bittersweet too.

Now, let’s talk about all that Easter food and Easter dinner.

What is the traditional food on Easter?

There is a wide variety and typically it lands similar to Thanksgiving with turkey, chicken, ham or lamb.  We tend to lean more towards ham.

Of course, you can’t forget the Carrot Cake on Easter either! 

Do you know why you eat ham on Easter?

Have you ever wondered why ham is traditional on Easter?  It’s actually because it’s in season.  That’s it!  It’s that simple, plus it’s so good on Easter. 

36 Easy Easter Recipe Ideas

Easter Side Dish Recipe Ideas

Air Fryer Seasoned Asparagus

Balsamic Glazed Stuffed Mushrooms

Air Fryer Roasted Potatoes

Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole

Everlasting Rolls

Poppy Seed Fruit Salad

Maple Pecan Sweet Potato Casserole

Green Bean Casserole

Best Mashed Potatoes

Cornbread Dressing

Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts 

Homemade Ham Gravy

Cider Glazed Carrots

Kale-Stuffed Deviled Eggs

15 Minute Mac & Cheese

Stewed Okra with Bacon

Green Beans with Smoked Bacon

Easter Dessert Recipe Ideas

Carrot Cake Cupcakes

Carrot Cake Trifle

Toasted Coconut Peanut Butter Brownies

Gluten-Free Rum Cake 

Oreo Bunny Butts

Strawberry Sauce for Angel Food Cake

Strawberry Angel Fluff

Easter Haystacks

Spring Puppy Chow Mix

Old Fashioned Carrot Cake

Easter Carrot Rice Krispie Treats

Strawberry Delight No Bake Dessert

Three Minute Easter Fluff

Easter Main Dish Recipes

Pineapple Honey Glazed Ham

Glazed Easter Ham

Juciest Turkey Recipe

Perfect Roast Chicken

Smoked Chicken Quarters

Smoked Turkey Legs

Happy Easter!