35 Genius Easter Food Ideas to Try This Year

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35 Genius Easter Food Ideas to Try This Year2/35 Grandma Nardi’s Italian Easter Bread 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 1 loaf (16 slices) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My Grandma Nardi’s bread with dyed Easter eggs represents family and tradition. I fondly remember how she taught me the recipe when I was a little girl. —Pat Merkovich, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 slice: 157 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 75mg cholesterol, 264mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein. 3/35 Bunny Pancakes 2 Reviews Test

Kitchen Approved MARK DERSE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 15

Kitchen Approved MARK DERSE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 15 min Servings 2 bunnies Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Kids will love that these bunny pancakes are as tasty as they are cute. If you need to hightail it out of the kitchen in no time, you can substitute pancake mix. —Shannon Norris, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 547 calories, 29g fat (17g saturated fat), 163mg cholesterol, 1329mg sodium, 59g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 2g fiber), 13g protein. 4/35 Hot Cross Buns 16 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved ELLIE CROWLEY FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 40 min

I still serve these for special brunches or buffets

Servings 2-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: On Easter morning, our family always looked forward to a breakfast of dyed hard-boiled eggs and Mom’s hot cross buns. I still serve these for special brunches or buffets. —Barbara Jean Lull, Fullerton, California Nutrition Facts: 1 bun: 171 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 145mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. 5/35 Deviled Eggs 43 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved MARK DERSE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 25 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Herbs lend amazing flavor to

these deviled eggs, which truly are the best you can make!

these deviled eggs, which truly are the best you can make! The recipe includes tasty variations that feature bacon, chipotle peppers and crab.—Jesse & Anne Foust, Bluefield, West Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1 stuffed egg half: 73 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 108mg cholesterol, 81mg sodium, 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. 6/35 Carrot Sheet Cake 19 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Carrot Sheet Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 30 servings Go to Recipe Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 311 calories, 17g fat (5g saturated fat), 45mg cholesterol, 193mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (29g

sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein

sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. 7/35 Au Gratin Potatoes 166 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Simple au Gratin Potatoes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 50 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These cheesy potatoes are always welcome at our dinner table, and they’re so simple to make. A perfect complement to ham, the versatile, homey side dish also goes well with pork, chicken and other entrees. —Cris O’Brien, Virginia Beach, Virginia Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 225 calories, 10g fat (6g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 602mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g

fiber), 8g protein

fiber), 8g protein. 8/35 Peeps House Test Kitchen Approved GRACE NATOLI SHELDON FOR TASTE OF HOME Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Create a sweet house for your favorite Easter basket treat. Use pastel candies to decorate the roof and nest. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 9/35 Bunny Cinnamon Rolls 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved ELLIE CROWLEY FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A tube of cinnamon roll dough and a little imagination make these adorable bunnies almost too cute to eat! They’re sure to

appeal to “somebunny” at your house this Easter

appeal to “somebunny” at your house this Easter. —Jenni Sharp, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 290 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 685mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. 10/35 Asparagus Tart 15 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved ALEJANDRO MONFORT FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 35 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This lemony tart is loaded with fontina cheese and fresh asparagus. It’s a snap to make but looks really impressive. Be advised your guests will be vying for the last piece. —Heidi Meek, Grand Rapids,

12/35 Peanut Butter Eggs

Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 142 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 202mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein. 11/35 Marmalade Candied Carrots 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My favorite way to make baby carrots is to steam them, then drizzle with an orangey glaze that makes them candy-sweet. —Heather Clemmons, Supply, North Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 211 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 115mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 4g fiber), 2g protein. 12/35 Peanut Butter Eggs

44 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved MARK DERSE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 40 min Servings 16 eggs Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Get the kids involved in making these chocolate and peanut buttery treats, well worth the sticky fingers! —Mary Joyce Johnson, Upper Darby, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 egg: 346 calories, 21g fat (10g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 128mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (29g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein. 13/35 Pretzel Gelatin Dessert 30 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pretzel Gelatin Dessert Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From

the Recipe Creator: This is one of my mother’s absolute favorite desserts

the Recipe Creator: This is one of my mother’s absolute favorite desserts. The salty pretzel crust is the perfect complement to the sweet cream cheese filling. —Erin Frakes, Moline, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 401 calories, 22g fat (14g saturated fat), 50mg cholesterol, 401mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (37g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. 14/35 Strawberry-Rhubarb Muffins 15 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Nut-Topped Strawberry Rhubarb Muffins Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 1-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A sweet, crispy topping highlights these tender muffins that are filled with two favorite spring

foods, rhubarb and strawberries

foods, rhubarb and strawberries. They’re perfect for a brunch or a grab-and-go breakfast. —Audrey Stallsmith, Hadley, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 muffin: 243 calories, 10g fat (2g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 155mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. 15/35 Carrot Cake Jam 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Carrot Cake Jam Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 8 half-pints Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For a change of pace from berry jams, try this unique option. Spread on a bagel with cream cheese, it tastes almost as good as real carrot cake!

—Ann Eastman Greenville,

—Rachelle Stratton, Rock Springs, Wyoming Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons: 88 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 2mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. 16/35 Plum-Glazed Lamb 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Plum-Glazed Lamb Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 50 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Fruity and flavorful, this wonderful glaze is simple to prepare, and its hint of garlic really complements the lamb. The recipe makes enough glaze to baste the lamb during roasting and leaves plenty to pass when serving. —Ann Eastman Greenville,

Now, my children are grown and can make these cookies with their

California Nutrition Facts: 5 ounces cooked lamb: 338 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 137mg cholesterol, 283mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 2g fiber), 39g protein. 17/35 Easter Egg Cookies 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved MARK DERSE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 40 min Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My mother started baking these cookies with me and my eight brothers and sisters when I was a child, and I carried on the tradition with our four youngsters when they were little. Now, my children are grown and can make these cookies with their

It was a tradition that my family expected

own tots. —Barbara Neuweg, West Point, Iowa Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie: 126 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 102mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. 18/35 Pickled Eggs and Beets 19 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pickled Eggs with Beets Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Ever since I can remember, my mother served this pickled egg recipe at Easter. It was a tradition that my family expected. I made them for my granddaughter the last time she visited and they were

all gone before she left

all gone before she left. —Mary Banker, Fort Worth, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 egg: 168 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 212mg cholesterol, 200mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein. 19/35 Parmesan Asparagus 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Nothing could be more simple than this side dish. Since it has just four ingredients, I assemble it in no time, then pop it into the oven for about 15 minutes. It turns out perfect every time. —Mary Ann Marino, West Pittsburgh,

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