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Easter is a great time to get together with your loved ones and enjoy incredible food. I love that this special occasion signifies the beginning of springtime, and one that brings on some light, colorful, and vibrant ingredients and dishes.
To help you spend less time planning out your menu and more time enjoying the sunshine and your family, I’ve put together the ultimate Easter recipes roundup. This collection features crowd-pleasing mains, simple seasonal sides, and easy treats that will make your holiday celebration feel truly special.
Pro Tips for a Stress-Free Easter
- Prep Ahead: Many dishes like pasta salads and desserts, can be made the day before.
- Set the Mood: Use pastel linens and fresh tulips and flowers to create an instant spring vibe.
- Leftover Strategy: Plan for ham sandwiches or ham soups! Buy extra rolls so you can enjoy the feast for lunch the following week.
Brunch Favorites
Paleo & Keto Quiche with Smoked Salmon and Leeks
You are going to love this perfect dish for Spring and Summer: Paleo & Keto Quiche with Smoked Salmon and Leeks. The perfectly balanced flavors with the flaky crust make the most delicious breakfast or brunch!
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Fluffy Eggless Pancakes Recipe (Hidden Veggie Option)
Now you can eat Fluffy Eggless Pancakes for breakfast, lunch, or dinner! These veggie-packed, gluten-free, egg-free, and vegan pancakes are just as fluffy and delicious as the classic but allergy-friendly and much healthier. Even picky eaters love them!
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Easy Homemade Breakfast Pork Sausage (15-Minute Recipe!)
Looking for a delicious, high-protein breakfast that isn’t just plain eggs? This homemade breakfast pork sausage is the perfect solution. With just a few simple spices and quality ground pork, you can create juicy, flavorful patties that are far healthier (and tastier) than anything you’ll find in a pre-packaged box at the grocery store.
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Healthy Dairy-Free Frittata with Potato Crust
A delicious, healthy, and dairy-free frittata with a crispy potato crust. Packed with protein, and veggies like spinach and sun-dried tomatoes, this is the perfect gluten-free and Whole30 brunch or breakfast dish!
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The Best Morning Glory Muffins (Gluten-Free)
These gluten-free morning glory muffins are hearty breakfast muffins baked with carrots, fruit, warm spices, and classic mix-ins for a cozy, familiar flavor. They’re oven-baked until tender and just sweet enough, giving you a filling, grab-and-go option that holds up well for busy mornings. The combination of wholesome ingredients and a balanced gluten-free base makes them satisfying without feeling heavy, which is why they’re such a reliable go-to for busy weeks.
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Paleo Chocolate Banana Bread with Walnut Topping
This paleo banana bread is deliciously sweet and crunchy from the cacao walnut topping. It’s a comforting dessert all year round!
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Crispy Sweet Potato Waffles Recipe (Gluten-Free)
You guys, I can't even tell you how many batches of sad, soggy sweet potato waffles I made before figuring this one out! These sweet potato waffles are finally the perfect balance of crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. My kids devour them every weekend, and I feel pretty great sneaking in all those nutrients with my little cornmeal trick that guarantees perfect texture every time.
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Sweet and Savory Chicken Breakfast Sausage Recipe
This delicious and easy Chicken Breakfast Sausage recipe is tender and packed with flavor! A versatile breakfast protein that can be served on its own or paired with your favorite sweet or savory dishes.
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Vegan Blueberry Scones (Gluten Free!)
These delicious gluten free and vegan scones are easy to make and have a perfectly flaky and soft texture. Made with just 9 ingredients and chock full of blueberries, you will love how subtly sweet and flavorful they are!
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Fluffy High Protein Ricotta Waffles (Crispy & Kid Approved!)
If you’ve never added ricotta to your waffle batter, now’s the time. These ricotta waffles are everything I love about a cozy brunch: golden and crisp on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside, and irresistibly flavorful. Even the picky eaters ask for them by name—and you’d never guess they’re hiding optional grated zucchini.
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Gluten-Free Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins (Paleo)
These gluten-free lemon poppy seed muffins are bright, zesty, and bursting with fresh lemon flavor. Made with cassava flour, naturally sweetened, and topped with a simple lemon glaze, they’re the perfect on-the-go breakfast or snack! Especially paired with a cup of coffee.
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Main Courses
Air Fryer Ham Recipe with Homemade Honey Glaze
This Air Fryer Ham has the most delicious brown sugar glaze, is easy to prep, easy to make, and even easier to clean up! Making holiday cooking effortless but still delicious, this recipe will win everyone over.
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Easy Pan Fried Lamb Chops
Juicy crusted lamb chops sizzling in garlic and lemon come together in minutes for a flavorful weeknight or date night dinner. These easy pan-fried lamb chops are tender inside, crisp outside, and full of bright flavor without the need for a grill or oven.
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Easy Air Fryer Rotisserie Chicken Recipe
The best air fryer rotisserie chicken recipe that's easy and yields the crispiest skin with juicy, tender meat! It’s the perfect recipe to accompany easy weeknight dinners and can be served in so many different ways!
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Rosemary & Garlic Whole30 Roast Beef (Paleo, Keto, AIP)
This Rosemary & Garlic Whole30 Roast Beef is a fancy but easy holiday main dish, and the leftovers are just as amazing as when it's fresh out of the oven!
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Mustard Dill Walnut Crusted Salmon
This paleo and Whole30-friendly Mustard Dill Walnut Crusted Alaska Salmon is ready in less than 30 minutes and you'll love the crunchy crust packed with a ton of flavor!
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Mint Chimichurri Lamb Chops (Paleo, Whole30, Keto, AIP)
Pan fried or grilled mint chimichurri lamb chops are incredibly flavorful, tender, and delicious! This Whole30 and keto meal is great any time of the year, and even fancy enough for the holidays.
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Whole30 Ham and Potato Soup (Paleo, Dairy Free)
This flavorful Whole30 ham and potato soup is dairy free, but so creamy and comforting with clean, healthy ingredients. So easy and quick to make as well!
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Pan Seared Whole30 Scallops with Lemon Garlic Ghee (Paleo, Keto)
You'll never have scallops any other way after tasting these pan seared Whole30 scallops drizzled with lemon garlic ghee sauce. So tender and flavorful, and ready in just 10 minutes!
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Pan Roasted Chicken Thighs with Dates and Olives
Tender, flavorful, and delicious pan roasted chicken thighs with olives and dates! Chicken thighs are lightly pan fried, then baked in a wonderful white wine sauce with green olives and Medjool dates. The result is a juicy meat that jam packed with flavor, but the whole thing is easy enough for a weeknight meal!
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Paleo Mahi Mahi in Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Sauce (Whole30, Keto)
This easy pan fried paleo mahi mahi recipe is served coated in the most amazing creamy sun dried tomato sauce, and it's ready in just 20 minutes! The result is a healthy and comforting weeknight dinner for the whole family.
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Appetizers
The Best Dill Pickle Deviled Eggs (Keto & Whole30)
A fun twist on a classic recipe, these healthy and filling dill pickle deviled eggs are the perfect appetizer or snack! They are soft and creamy with refreshing crunchy bites of dill pickles, and they’re Whole30, Paleo, and Keto friendly. Pickle lovers, you will absolutely love this recipe!
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Mozzarella Stuffed Artichokes – Dipped in Marinara (Gluten Free)
These gluten free stuffed artichokes are the most delicious appetizer, stuffed with mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, and almond flour. The leaves are dipped in marinara sauce, for an amazing flavor combo that resembles pizza!
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Smoked Salmon Cheese Ball
This creamy, crunchy, and delicious smoked salmon cheese ball is always a hit at a party – especially over the holidays alongside the charcuterie board. It's so a simple and easy to make with just cream cheese, smoked salmon, onion, and spices, all wrapped in a pecan and parsley mixture. Serve with crackers and veggies for a wonderful appetizer!
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How to Dye Easter Eggs Natually
Learn how to dye Easter eggs naturally using real food ingredients, and without any chemical laden food dyes. It’s easy and the colors are so vibrant and fun!
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Bacon Ranch Deviled Eggs (Paleo, Whole30, Keto)
These Whole30 and keto Bacon Ranch Deviled Eggs are the most delicious finger food that's full of healthy and yummy fats. Make them for your next party or gathering!
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Paleo Spinach and Artichoke Galette
Prepare a light and wholesome vegetable galette with this easy recipe for Paleo Spinach and Artichoke Galette. The savory pie-like dish is perfect to serve for lunch or dinner.
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Grilled Artichokes with Gochujang Aioli
Delicious and flavorful grilled artichoke recipe served with creamy, spicy gochujang aioli that's so addicting! Grilling artichokes imparts a smoky flavor that makes a perfect crowd pleasing appetizer. Learn how to grill artichokes by following these simple steps!
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Side Dishes
Vegan Scalloped Potatoes | Gluten-Free
Gluten-free & vegan scalloped potatoes with thinly sliced potatoes & a creamy vegan cheese sauce so flavorful you won’t even realize it’s the healthy version!
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Ham and Pea Pasta Salad
Need a cold and refreshing side salad to serve as an appetizer? Prepare this tasty and simple Ham and Pea Pasta Salad that's a perfect way to use up leftover ham. So great for Easter too!
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Gluten-Free Air Fryer Biscuits | Dairy Free Option
Warm, flaky biscuits with crispy edges and a soft chewy middle made right in the air fryer. These gluten-free air fryer biscuits have minimal ingredients and cook to perfection in just 20 minutes. Serve as a side dish or bring to a gathering. Dairy free biscuits option included.
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Easy Garlic Herb Crispy Stacked Potatoes
These crispy stacked potatoes turn simple ingredients into the kind of side dish that feels both cozy and impressive. Each stack bakes into crunchy layers with crispy edges, tender centers, and that melt-in-your-mouth texture people love in a potato side dish. If you enjoy oven-roasted potatoes, these little stacks give you the same golden brown potatoes and evenly browned tops, but with a more elegant presentation. Perfect for the holidays.
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Chinese Style Green Beans (Paleo, Whole30, Vegan)
If you are looking for a delicious Whole30 and paleo green bean recipe, you have to try this Asian roasted green beans recipe that's quick, easy, and just packed with flavor!
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Creamy Cucumber Radish Salad Recipe (Dairy-Free!)
This simple cucumber radish salad combines 7 ingredients to make a creamy, cool, and crunchy side dish that is perfect for warmer months! It’s delicious, refreshing, and full of flavor! Plus, it’s super healthy!
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Broccoli Cauliflower Salad
This easy and creamy broccoli cauliflower salad is loaded with flavors and crunch, and happens to be dairy free, paleo, and Whole30!
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The Best Classic Egg Salad Recipe (Easy & Creamy)
There is nothing quite like a classic egg salad. It’s the ultimate comfort food—creamy, protein-packed, and nostalgic. Whether you’re layering it into a sandwich, scooping it with crisp lettuce, or enjoying it straight from the bowl, this recipe delivers that perfect balance of savory flavor and satisfying texture.
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Creamy Vegan Green Pea Soup (Whole30) – Instant Pot Option
Light and creamy Whole30 and vegan green pea soup with an herby hint of basil and mint! So quick on the stovetop or the Instant Pot, and it's the perfect way to welcome Spring.
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The Best Crispy Smashed Potato Salad Recipe (Vegan Option)
This herby and creamy smashed potato salad is a crispy and refreshing take on classic potato salad. Crispy potatoes tossed in a creamy, herby dressing. Full of flavor and texture, this new potato salad is so addicting and wonderful!
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Savory Scalloped Sweet Potatoes (Dairy-Free & Whole30)
Creamy, garlicky, and crowd-pleasing, this savory take on Scalloped Sweet Potatoes is the perfect side dish for any holiday table. It’s paleo and Whole30-friendly, made without cream or cheese, and topped with crunchy pecans for a textural finish your guests will rave about.
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Green Goddess Pasta Salad with Chicken
Refreshing, creamy, and full of herby flavor, this Green Goddess pasta salad is the perfect dish for a summer picnic, BBQ, or light meal. The vibrant dressing, made with avocado and fresh herbs, coats tender pasta, juicy chicken, and a variety of crisp vegetables for a well-balanced, protein-packed salad. Enjoy it as a main course or a hearty side dish that’s both satisfying and packed with nutrients.
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Creamy Spinach & Artichoke Mac and Cheese
This spinach and artichoke mac and cheese is the cozy comfort meal you make when you want something creamy, cheesy, and flavorful without any stovetop steps. It turns the classic spinach artichoke dip into a one-pot pasta bake that works for easy weeknight comfort food, game day gatherings, holiday side dishes, and potlucks, and it’s simple to adapt into a gluten-free mac and cheese everyone will love.
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Quick & Easy Keto Creamed Spinach Recipe
This comforting keto creamed spinach with bacon has a rich, creamy sauce made from cauliflower! You'll never know that it's way healthier than the traditional version when you taste how amazingly addicting it is! This keto version is a hit with my whole family (even the kids!).
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Creamy Asparagus Soup Recipe — Easy Spring Soup in 30 Minutes
Nothing says spring like a bowl of creamy asparagus soup made with fresh asparagus and simple ingredients. This rich, silky soup comes together in about 30 minutes and is perfect as a light lunch, elegant starter, or healthy weeknight dinner. Whether you want something bright and fresh or comfort-food-style, this asparagus soup delivers big flavor with minimal effort.
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The Best Moroccan Carrots with Yogurt Sauce
If you’re looking for a veggie side dish that’s as bold in flavor as it is stunning on the table, these Moroccan carrots are here to wow. They’re roasted until caramelized and tender, coated in warm, aromatic Moroccan spices, and served with a creamy, herby yogurt sauce that ties everything together. Whether you’re making a weeknight dinner feel special or entertaining guests, this dish is the perfect combination of effortless and impressive.
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Sweet Treats & Desserts
Quick and Easy Easter Rice Krispie Treats
These Easter Rice Krispie Treats are filled with gooey marshmallows and festive sprinkles for a fun, delicious twist on classic Rice Krispie treats. This no-bake dessert makes perfectly festive Easter treats for everyone to enjoy!
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Dairy Free Easter Eggs with Vegan Coconut Creme
How to make homemade Dairy Free Easter Eggs with simple ingredients and easy steps! Covered with a crunchy chocolate shell and filled with a chewy, silky, delicious vegan coconut creme. These tasty morsels are vegan, paleo, nut-free, gluten-free, and allergy friendly!
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Chewy Lemon Crinkle Cookies Recipe (Gluten-Free)
These gluten-free lemon crinkle cookies have a tart and bright fresh lemon flavor with perfect texture- a soft and chewy center with crispy outer edges. Featuring gorgeous crinkles with a powdered sugar coating, these cookies are as pretty as they are tasty!
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Easy Cheesecake Recipe (Only 7 Ingredients!)
This easy cheesecake recipe is rich, creamy, and tangy with just 7 simple ingredients. It's the only cake my husband actually asks for, and I make it every year for his birthday. Small-batch, beginner-friendly, and indulgent without being overly sweet, it’s ideal for a cozy family dessert or a make-ahead celebration treat.
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Gluten-Free Lemon Curd Muffins with Foolproof Filling
These lemon curd muffins are a lemon lover’s dream. Bright, fluffy muffins are filled with a creamy lemon curd center that stays thick and luscious. Each bite is a balance of sweet and tart, soft crumb and silky curd—a treat that’s made for spring mornings, weekend brunch, or any day that needs a little sunshine.
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No-Bake Lemon Cheesecake Bars (Paleo, Vegan)
These no-bake lemon cheesecake bars have an ultra creamy and tangy filling on top of a delicious, naturally sweetened gluten free crust. It all comes together in just 15 minutes!
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Paleo & Vegan Carrot Cake Pops (No-Bake)
There paleo & vegan Carrot Cake Pops are so fun and easy, and require no time in the oven! They are a yummy treat for Spring, but you can make them any time of the year.
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Gluten Free Cinnamon Roll in a Mug
Delicious, fluffy, and sweet gluten free cinnamon roll in a mug! It's so easy and comes together in less than 5 minutes. If you want a quick dessert, you'll love this cinnamon roll mug cake recipe!
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Orange Cookies Recipe with Creamsicle Frosting
These orange cookies are like sunshine in dessert form – chewy, bright, sweet, and perfectly tart! Bursting with the flavors of freshly squeezed orange juice and vibrant orange zest, they’re topped with a velvety orange cream cheese frosting that takes them to a whole new level. Each bite is tender, luscious, and downright wonderful.
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