Whether you’re looking for inspiration for Easter Brunch recipes or need ideas for a fabulous Easter dinner, you’ll find a great variety of recipes here that have served me well over the years.

From classic ham, to baked beans to hot cross buns, plus lots of special side dishes and desserts, this round-up is perfect inspiration for planning your Easter meal.

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Perfect for Easter Brunch

Easter brunch offers so much opportunity for something fabulous and indulgent. Here are a few of my favourite Easter brunch recipes.

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savoury ham and cheese bread pudding in baking dish
Savoury Ham and Cheese Bread Pudding
Delicious, savoury ham and cheese bread pudding, filled with deli ham and Gruyere cheese. Overnight bread pudding option, too!
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croque monsieur on baking sheet with raspberry jam on spoon
Croque Monsieur
The classic French hot ham and cheese sandwich, topped with homemade Béchamel. Makes 2 sandwiches.
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asparagus quiche in cast iron skillet
Hash Brown Crust Asparagus Quiche
A hearty asparagus quiche with a hash brown crust. Lovely warm or at room temperature.
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classic quiche lorraine on cooling rack sliced
Classic Quiche Lorraine
A traditional quiche Lorraine recipe, with bacon, onion and Gruyere cheese, baked up with a rich cream and egg custard in a flaky pastry shell.
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lemon French toast in baking dish with blueberries and lemon slices
Lemon French Toast Bake
Delicious and easy lemon french toast bake is perfect for a weekend breakfast or great for entertaining. 
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mini Dutch babies in muffin tin with lemons and blueberry sauce
Mini Lemon Dutch Babies with Blueberry Sauce
Mini individual size Dutch baby pancakes, dusted with lemon sugar and serve with a warm blueberry sauce.
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eggs benedict Dutch baby in cast iron skillet
Eggs Benedict Dutch Baby
A delicious and easy dish, perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner, this classic Dutch baby is topped with ham, poached eggs and hollandaise.
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maple bacon biscuits on baking sheet
Maple Bacon Biscuits
Classic buttermilk biscuits, flavoured with and topped with maple syrup and studded with bacon.
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buttermilk biscuits with egg baked on top on cooling rack
Buttermilk Biscuit Egg-in-a-Hole
A great breakfast, brunch, lunch or grab and go snack, these buttermilk biscuit egg-in-a-hole are topped with an egg and cooked again, for a delicious all-in-one bite.
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spinach strawberry mandarin salad in bowl
Strawberry Spinach Mandarin Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing
Simple spinach salad with fresh strawberries, canned mandarin oranges, sliced almonds and goat cheese, all with a homemade poppy seed dressing.
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maple walnut sticky buns on cooling rack
Maple Sticky Buns
Wonderfully light maple sticky buns, glazed in a maple syrup glaze and topped and filled with walnuts.
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maple donuts on white tray
Maple Glazed Maple Donuts
Delicious maple doughnuts, flavoured with maple syrup and finished with a maple glaze. These are cake donuts, so no yeast is required!
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Easter Ham and Sides

When it comes to Easter dinner recipes, I’m all about the sides! Baked beans are a fabulous side and I have several recipes to share. You’ll also find some soup, salad and potato options.

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Mango Glazed Ham
Top your spiral ham with this quick, easy and delicious mango and mustard glaze, to brighten up your meal!
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broccoli Caesar salad on plate with lemon
Roasted Broccoli Caesar Salad
A twist on the classic, this broccoli Caesar salad features roasted broccoli, tossed in Caesar dressing and flavoured with homemade garlic chips and toasted everything spice mix. All the parts of this salad can be made ahead. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
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roasted carrot soup with kale chips
Roasted Carrot Ginger Soup
Delicious carrot ginger soup, with roasted carrots and topped with kale chips, whipped goat cheese and pepitas. A great Fall soup.
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creamy carrot ginger soup in white bowl
Creamy Carrot Ginger Soup
Simple to make and full of flavour, with carrots and ginger and uses milk for a bit of creaminess.
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Asparagus cacio e pepe on a white serving platter.
Asparagus Cacio e Pepe
Bring the classic cheese and pepper pasta sauce to your Spring asparagus, this asparagus is topped with a cacio e pepe-inspired sauce.
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creamy asparagus on baking sheet
Creamy Cheesy Baked Asparagus
This creamy cheesy baked asparagus is a great side dish for a grilled or simply cooked meat meal. It would also be great for entertaining or a brunch table.
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Maple Glazed Bacon Wrapped Carrots
Easy and delicious, these bacon wrapped carrots are roasted glazed with maple syrup. Great for any meal and/or your holiday table.
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maple roasted vegetables on platter
Maple Roasted Vegetables
Delicious maple roasted vegetables served with easy candied maple pecans. A great vegetable side dish for entertaining or any time.
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Creamed peas and potatoes in serving dish with spoon.
Creamed Peas and New Potatoes
Creamed peas and new potatoes are a delicious vegetable side dish and the perfect comfort food in vegetable form!
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scalloped potatoes with bacon and cheese in casserole dish
Scalloped Potatoes with Bacon and Aged Cheddar Cheese
Perfect for your Easter brunch or dinner table (or great any time of year) these Scalloped Potatoes with Bacon and Cheese are my take on classic scalloped potatoes. They're creamy and cheesy and stood up!
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lemon garlic potatoes in white bowl with spoon
Garlic and Lemon Roasted Potatoes
Quick, easy and delicious, these potatoes will be the star of the meal! 
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potato galette on cutting board
Potato Galette
A delicious potato galette, filled with caramelized onions and goat cheese. Cooked up to crispy goodness in a cast iron skillet.
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dijon roasted sweet potatoes in cast iron skillet
Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Mustard
Sweet potatoes, tossed with dijon mustard and maple syrup and herbs, then roasted with shallots and bacon until they are creamy and caramelized. A perfect side dish any time of year!
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homemade baked beans in black casserole with ladle
Homemade Baked Beans from dried beans
Classic homemade Boston-style baked beans, flavoured with molasses and cooked low and slow with bacon and onion.
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maple baked beans in pot with spoon
Maple Baked Beans
Low and slow-cooked maple baked beans, made from dried beans, real maple syrup, bacon and a touch of molasses.
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peppy baked beans in casserole dish
Peppy Baked Beans
These quick and easy baked beans start with canned pork and beans, with some added onion, bacon and more! Needs only 90 minutes in the oven! Perfect for Summer entertaining.
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Some Easter Sweets

When it comes to Easter dessert recipes, hot cross buns are classic, along with carrot cake or carrot cake loaf. I also love anything lemon at Easter, so I’ve included some of my favourite lemon desserts, as well.

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hot cross buns on cooling rack
Hot Cross Buns
Delicious hot cross buns with icing, that can be made with any combination of raisins, currants and/or peel.
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carrot sheet cake with cream cheese icing
Classic Carrot Sheet Cake with Cream Cheese Icing
A classic carrot cake with walnuts, topped with a cream cheese icing. Makes a 9×13-inch cake (or halve ingredients for an 8×8-inch cake.)
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carrot cake loaf with cream cheese frosting sliced
Carrot Cake Loaf with Cream Cheese Frosting
Moist and light carrot cake, baked into a loaf and topped with a generous amount of cream cheese frosting.
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Hydrangea Cupcakes
Pretty and delicious, these hydrangea cupcakes are easy to decorate with a basic buttercream icing, a Wilton 2D tip and some food colouring.
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lemon meringue pudding in white ramekins with blueberries
Lemon Meringue Pudding
All the flavours of lemon pie, without the fuss of making a pie! Creamy lemon pudding, topped with a swirl of meringue. A great make-ahead dessert. Makes 4 large or 6 small puddings.
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lemon posset in small white bowls with berries on top
Simply Perfect Lemon Posset
Lemon posset is a creamy, silky smooth dessert, that's bursting with lemon flavour and topped with fresh berries. A perfect-for-anytime dessert. Can be made ahead, too!
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lemon sheet cake in pan with a slice out
Lemon Sheet Cake with Lemon Buttercream Frosting
Light and moist lemon sheet cake, with lemon buttercream frosting. Can be made ahead and/or frozen.
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lemon cupcakes with lemon slice and mint sprig on top
Luscious Lemon Cupcakes
Enjoy a pretty burst of lemon with these lovely lemon cupcakes. Delicious, moist lemon cupcakes, topped with lemon cream cheese frosting!
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No-Bake Tea Cup Cheesecakes
Pretty, easy and delicious, this no-bake cheesecake in a teacup is topped with lemon curd and decorated with flowers and fresh berries.
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Lemon Curd Pavlova
A delicious, light and fresh dessert, with a meringue base and a light lemon curd topping. Garnished with fresh lemon slices, blueberries, mint leaves and powdered sugar.
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Glazed Lemon Pound Cake Loaf
Perfectly lemony and moist loaf, with a tart sweet lemon glaze. Freezes beautifully!
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