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Festive Easter Recipes

Be inspired by these simple and festive Easter recipes and ideas, from Easter dinner to Easter brunch, desserts, salads, and more. There are even a few ideas for Easter crafts.

Easter Appetizers

A Festive Easter Menu

Planning Easter dinner doesn’t have to be complicated. Planning Easter doesn’t need to be complicated. This simple, festive Easter menu brings together a classic main, seasonal sides, and a sweet finish—thoughtfully curated to help you host with confidence and enjoy the day. Designed to be calm, flexible, and make-ahead friendly.

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A collage of Easter Recipes featuring roast lamb with potatoes, bunny-shaped bread rolls, mini chocolate egg desserts, sliced ham, and roasted asparagus with cheese.

Easter Mains

Festive Easter Dinner Ideas

If you enjoy browsing and comparing options, this collection of festive Easter dinner recipes includes classic mains, seasonal sides, and make-ahead favorites—perfect for mixing and matching or adding a little extra inspiration to your Easter table.

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Fresh Spring Sides for Easter

Fresh Spring Salads for Easter

Fresh, seasonal salads bring balance and brightness to the Easter table—especially alongside rich mains and festive breads.

Paska Easter Bread

This Easter bread recipe is a traditional Eastern European bread made especially for the holiday. It's a delicious, lightly sweetened yeast bread, much like sweet dough, with beautiful Easter symbols and a sweet, tender crumb.

Paska Recipe

Side view of unsliced Easter Paska yeasted bread on a white spring stand with Easter eggs in the background.

Easter Breads & Baking Traditions

Easter Brunch: Pizza Rustica

Pizza Rustica—also known as Italian Easter Pie—is a beloved Easter tradition, filled with rich cheeses and savory meats, and baked into a beautiful, celebratory pie. Often served at room temperature, it’s perfect for Easter brunch, lunch, or as part of a festive dinner spread. This classic recipe has been a favorite on 31Daily for years and remains one of our most cherished Easter dishes.

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A deep-dish pie, reminiscent of a classic pizza rustica, boasts a golden-brown crust on a white cake stand. A floral-patterned cloth and yellow and white flowers decorate the white wooden surface, set against a light marble-textured background.

Easter Brunch Recipes

From classic egg dishes to traditional favorites like Pizza Rustica, these Easter brunch recipes are designed to be relaxed, celebratory, and easy to serve.