Easter is the perfect time to gather with loved ones and indulge in delicious, festive dishes. Whether you’re hosting a grand Easter brunch, planning a casual family gathering, or looking for the perfect appetizers to complement your holiday feast, this collection of recipes has something for everyone. From vibrant beetroot carpaccio and creamy ricotta dips to adorable bunny-shaped jello treats and deviled eggs, these recipes are packed with flavor and seasonal charm.
Whether you prefer light and refreshing bites, indulgent cheesy dips, or fun, kid-friendly treats, these Easter-inspired appetizers and sides will make your holiday table both beautiful and delicious. Get ready to impress your guests with these easy, crowd-pleasing recipes!
Ricotta Dip
This Cheesy Baked Ricotta Dip is a warm, savory cheese dip that is packed with flavor! This quick and easy baked dip is perfect for game day, parties, or even as a snack option anytime that craving hits!
Get recipe: Mom’s Baked Ricotta Dip
Asparagus Puff Pastry
These Asparagus Puff Pastry are wrapped up into the most savory appetizer or dessert. The Asparagus bundles bake until they are filled with gooey, melted cheese and a golden flaky crust. Like my Bacon and Gruyere Egg Bites and Crescent Cinnamon Rolls, these are ideal for brunch!
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Marshmallow Fruit Dip
This Cream Cheese Marshmallow Fruit Dip combines a few simple ingredients and whips up in minutes. It is melt in your mouth delicious and is the perfect dip to dunk any fruit into! Like my Key Lime Pie Bars and Mango Pineapple Smoothie, this fruit dip is perfect for Summer.
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Air fryer Carrots
Roasted carrots in air fryer come out really delicious. It is a lovely vegetable side and we often have it as a snack too. Air fryer is such a godsend when it comes to preparing veggies. They come out perfectly roasted with a slight crispness outside while being perfectly cooked inside.
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Spinach Artichoke Bites
Spinach Artichoke Bites take everyone’s favorite dip and puts it in savory bite-sized pieces! Perfect for an appetizer, party, or fun weekend snack.
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Sun-Dried Tomato Crostini
Sun-Dried Tomato Crostini is a quick and easy recipe that is sure to leave your guests impressed. The flavorful combination of sun-dried tomatoes, various cheeses, basil, and a hint of garlic provides a savory appetizer that will be enjoyed by all. The best part: you can make them in less than fifteen minutes!
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Gluten-Free Salmon Cakes (Salmon Patties)
Flaky, moist, and flavorful, these gluten-free salmon cakes (salmon patties) are easy to make and filled with healthy ingredients. Served with a delicious lemon-dill crème fraîche sauce on the side, they’re perfect for brunch or dinner along with your favorite roasted vegetables.
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Classic Deviled Eggs (Gluten-Free)
This easy Classic Gluten-Free Deviled Eggs recipe is the perfect appetizer to make for holidays and entertaining. Made with minimal ingredients that include hardboiled eggs, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and paprika.
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Romanian Drob
This Romanian drob recipe is always present at the Easter dinner table. In Romania. Lamb is usually only consumed during Easter time, when people buy a whole lamb and cook it in different ways. Growing up, Easter was always a celebration when the entire family would gather around the table, children, parents and grandparents.
Get recipe: Romanian Drob Recipe – Easter’s Most Loved Appetiser
Smoked Salmon Crostini
This Smoked Salmon Crostini is the perfect appetizer for somebody looking for an easy appetizer that is full of different flavors and unique tastes topped on toasted baguette slices. This crostini appetizer takes only 8 ingredients and you can quickly throw together a whole serving platter for your next party. Whether it be family gatherings, bridal showers, or any other occasion with guests, everybody will appreciate this tasty salmon appetizer.
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Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
Crab Stuffed Mushrooms are a delicious party appetizer or side dish with tons of amazing flavors. One of our favorite mushroom recipes, these crab-stuffed mushrooms are a delicious blend of lump crab meat stuffed in savory mushroom caps.
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Bunny Jello Jigglers
Get ready to hop into spring with these cute Easter bunny jello treats — you’ll only need 3 simple ingredients! These molded jello jigglers have delicious creamy and fruity flavor and are the best Easter treats for kids. They’ll look adorable on your holiday table, for a festive Easter brunch or just a fun snack!
Get recipe: Bunny Jello Jigglers
Beetroot Carpaccio
This beautiful Beetroot Carpaccio makes for a fancy appetizer, a refreshing side dish, or a healthy meal. Our Beet Carpaccio made with roasted beetroot, pear, walnuts, rocket salad, and a fresh mint vinaigrette is both refreshing and healthy. Vegan and gluten-free.
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Easter Charcuterie Board
This Easter Charcuterie Board will be the show stopping centerpiece of your Easter holiday table. An adorable bunny is made with brie and surrounded by plenty of fresh vegetables, grapes, prosciutto, Jordan almonds, easy devilled eggs and the cutest mozzarella bunnies!
Get recipe: Easter Bunny Charcuterie Board
Beetroot Hummus
If you are looking for a colourful, healthy and delicious appetizer or spread for your sandwiches, look no more, we have the perfect dish for you, beetroot hummus, made with roasted beetroot.
Get recipe: Easy Roasted Beetroot Hummus
Easter Veggie Tray
This beautiful and healthy Easter veggie tray is perfect for your Easter festivities! Loads of fresh crunchy spring vegetables and whole wheat pita surround bowls of a lightened up spinach dip and a vibrantly pink beet hummus for the ultimate spring-inspired appetizer or snack! {Vegetarian & gluten-free-friendly}
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Caprese Zucchini Cups
These caprese zucchini cups make fun appetizers or sides bursting with fresh Italian flavor! Serve them hot or cold: they are versatile and great for any occasion!
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Cheesecake Fruit Dip Recipe
A fruit dip platter is one of my favorite high-impact, low-effort appetizers for holidays and parties. This four-ingredient cheesecake fruit dip is creamy and tangy like cheesecake and lightly sweetened with preserves.
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Sourdough Twist Loaf
This sourdough garlic, dill, and feta twist loaf is a show-stopping bread that is SO much simpler to make than it looks. It combines inclusions like feta cheese, dill, and garlic, but I’ll give you flavor variations you can try instead. Perfect for entertaining, as a gift, or as a flavorful addition to a simple dinner, this loaf not only looks stunning but tastes incredible too.
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Fried Ravioli
This quick and easy fried ravioli recipe is a perfect appetizer or snack that can be prepared in just 25 minutes. Crispy on the outside and cheesy on the inside, I love to serve them with marinara or alfredo sauce for dipping. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or looking for a family-friendly snack, this dish will surely hit the spot with minimal effort and delicious results.
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Potato Leek Soup
This is the perfect 30-minute creamy vegan potato leek soup recipe for Fall (or Winter!). It is oh-so-smooth and dairy-free at the same time! Does it get better than that? This vegan potato soup makes enough for dinner and leftovers to enjoy later.
Get recipe: Vegan Potato Leek Soup Recipe
Melon Salad
This healthy melon salad is made with three melons that are easy to find at any grocery store. Seasoned with basil, fennel, and lime juice, it’s as flavorful as can be!
Get recipe: Melon Salad Recipe (Watermelon, Cantaloupe, and Honeydew)
Whipped Ricotta Dip
Whipped ricotta dip is creamy, fresh, and delicious! With rich ricotta, zesty lemon, and an herb-infused honey drizzle, this dip is bursting with flavor. Easy to make in just 10 minutes, it’s perfect for a party appetizer or anytime you’re craving a satisfying snack!
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Burrata Bruschetta
Burrata bruschetta is a fun twist on a traditional Italian appetizer. It’s made with creamy burrata, sweet tomatoes, and a crusty bread that’s toasted to perfection. It’s easy to assemble and made with simple, fresh ingredients!
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Amazing Easter Deviled Eggs
These Easter Deviled Eggs are a fun twist on traditional appetizers and a kid favorite! Colorful & delicious, they will brighten brighten your Easter feast!
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Chicken Puff Pastry
The best Chicken Puff Pastry! Easy puff pastry appetizers filled with a homemade creamy chicken filling. The perfect finger food! So easy to prepare and you can totally prep and freeze these for later!
Get recipe: Chicken Puff Pastry (Chicken Patties)
Hot Crab Dip Stuffed Artichokes
These Hot Crab Dip Stuffed Artichokes deserves a spot on your holiday or party table! Artichokes stuffed with a rich and cheesy crab dip, then baked until melty. You can use the artichoke leaves to scoop the dip!
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