35 Effortless Recipes to Freshen Up Your Easter Menu (2024)

This bright and tangy sangria serves as the perfect palette cleanser.

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Clouds of cotton candy, a dash of St. Germain and your favorite bubbly makes this picture perfect aperitif.

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This springy co*cktail, which calls for homemade lavender simple syrup, stands out in a sea of mimosas and bellinis.

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Because the kids don't get to have all the fun.

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Chamomile is known for its calming properties — which makes it a perfect ingredient for a tequila co*cktail. Grapefruit juice, ripe strawberries and fresh chamomile flowers make this one a stunner.

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These bite-size sandwiches are filled to the brim with cheesy goodness (oh, and a few vegetables).

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This classic recipe — with just a hint of cinnamon — will become a tradition at your table for years to come.

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Is there anything that puff pastry can't make? When topped with melted gruyere and roasted asparagus, puff pastry transforms into the ultimate "pizza" app.

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Deviled eggs are a staple during Easter celebrations for good reason — and here's your proof!

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Cheese and crackers have met their match. Ground peas and crumbled feta create a simple yet flavorful spread.

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These spicy, chorizo-filled pancakes are delish on their own, but are out of this world when served with a lime juice Greek yogurt dipping sauce.

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Everything's better after a mouthful of a cheesy pastry drizzled with honey.

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Carrot soup is undoubtedly traditional, but a touch of curry gives this dish a kick.

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Serve a colorful variety of vegetables alongside a sweet and sticky ham for an eye-catching main course.

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Tart grapefruit, juicy steak and soft lentils come together for the ultimate springtime salad.

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Take a classic chicken dish to the next level with accompanying notes of citrus and thyme.

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Tender pork loin, with an earthy herb crust, gets an extra zing of flavor when served with sliced lemons.

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Lemon and mint are the quintessential flavors of the season — these lamb chops are proof.

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Instead of honey glazed ham, try using apricot. Like honey, an apricot glaze adds sweetness to an otherwise savory dish, but in a new, fresh way — your guests will remember this meal for sure.

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Sweet golden raisins and buttery pine nuts are the perfect compliment to this flavorful leg of lamb.

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