Host an unforgettable Easter brunch celebration filled with classic and seasonal dishes.

 

Bite-size rounds of buttery dough are dipped in cinnamon sugar and piled into a baking dish to create this irresistible breakfast bread.

This Gruyere-enriched brunch casserole resembles a light and airy frittata.

The traditional Easter lamb stars in a new role, as homemade sausage, in this brunch menu.

Muddled mint and strawberries topped off with freshly squeezed mandarin juice make pretty nonalcoholic spring cocktails that can be enjoyed by guests of all ages.

Boiling for 10 minutes gives cubed russet potatoes a head-start on tenderness. Roast in a hot oven to give them a golden finish.

Creme fraiche gives a deliciously tangy edge to the custard in this puff pastry tart. No need to fuss when arranging the raspberries on top; they should look as though they've simply tumbled onto the custard

The bold, slightly bitter flavors of escarole, frisee, and endive make this salad a perfect accompaniment to rich dishes such as the lamb sausage on our Easter brunch menu. Two cups of fresh tender herbs -- like tarragon, parsley, dill, and chervil -- bring a breath of spring to the mix.

Ruby Red grapefruit juice and Lillet Rose give these gin cocktails their spring blush. Garnish with edible flowers for an elegant finishing touch.

Whip up this frittata for an Easter brunch dish that's deceptively easy.

Use dried currants to make these sweet, flaky breakfast treats.

Filled with the fresh spring vegetables, this quiche is perfect for celebrating the start of a new season. 

Classic Easter and spring ingredients -- eggs, ham, and spinach -- come together in this delicious frittata.

Smoked salmon and toast topped with flavorful herbed goat cheese are sure to impress at even the most elegant Easter brunch.

Papaya seeds add a wonderful peppery crunch to this mixed-greens salad. 

These nutmeg-scented hot cross buns are delicious before an egg hunt or with a cup of hot tea.

Add a burst of citrus to your Easter brunch with these colorful fresh juices.

Fresh fava beans join baby spinach, frisee, and mint in a delicate salad accented by goat cheese. An ideal dish for the Easter table.

Add a sweet note to savory bacon by adding light-brown sugar.

Surprise guests with a layered omelet full of fresh, seasonal ingredients.

No brunch is complete without mimosas. This version adds lemon juice and orange-flavored liqueur to the usual cocktail of orange juice and sparkling wine.

French toast gets even better. Buttery, battered brioche is topped with an orange beurre blanc and roasted asparagus.

Fresh citrus and crystallized ginger elevate this buttery, dense cake.

These turnovers make Easter entertaining a snap. Prepare and freeze them up to a month ahead of time and then pop them in the oven as your guests arrive.

Create an unexpected and delicious dish of fried polenta wedges flavored with orange zest, cinnamon, raisins, and pure maple syrup.

Store-bought puff pastry works just fine in this simple vegetable and cheese tart.

This classic coffee cake, from Mad Hungry author Lucinda Scala Quinn's Aunt Patty, pairs well with coffee or hot chocolate for a delicious end to an Easter brunch.