Our 16 Most Popular Easter Recipes

Tender and delicious meat and a crisp, flavorful crust are the hallmarks of this roasted leg of lamb. Serve it with a red wine gravy to really pull out all the special-occasion stops.

Especially when made with plump in-season asparagus, this dish is a sophisticated, visually pleasing appetizer. Using frozen puff pastry makes the prep work a breeze.

Making deviled eggs is probably the most obvious go-to for all those dyed and decorated hard-boiled eggs. This creamy recipe is a classic and for good reason.

This rich cheesecake, topped with marzipan carrots, takes warm spices and cream cheese icing (carrot cake's best features) and reinvents them deliciously.

A traditional Easter entrée, baked ham is not only easy to make but also provides some of the best holiday leftovers. This recipe includes a brown sugar-Cognac glaze that's both sweet and savory.

It's tough to beat thinly sliced potatoes baked in a rich cream sauce and topped with grated cheese. The classic au gratin dish is nicely suited to simple main courses, offering an indulgent counterpoint at Easter and at other holidays.

Artichokes are leafy, mild-flavored vegetables that are one of the treasures of spring. Our method for steaming them couldn't be easier, but the result is an impressive, delicious side dish.

A beautifully poached piece of salmon is clean tasting, light, and springy. Celery, carrots, onion, and lemon add subtle flavor, and there's only one rule to making this simple entrée: don't overcook the fish.

Martha's foolproof recipe for sugar cookie dough and royal icing is one you can use to make cookies for any holiday. Eggs, chicks, bunnies, and flowers never looked so tasty.

Looking for something special for an Easter brunch? These fresh hot biscuits fit the bill. Slathered with butter, topped with a spoonful of jam, and served alongside fluffy scrambled eggs and some sort of bacon or sausage, they're the epitome of indulgence.

Although you'll find asparagus in supermarkets year-round, it's at its peak in spring. It's easy to prepare—blanching asparagus is a tried-and-true technique, and you can also boil asparagus. Another popular method for preparing asparagus is roasting it in the oven. It yields nicely charred stalks.

It's the perfect addition to any spring dinner party. Adding a cupful of sour cream means this Bundt cake will be moist and creamy.

Humble but hearty carrots get dressed up with a tangy and sweet mixture of red wine vinegar, honey, and other staples. They're great with everything from lamb to ham.

This showstopping dessert fits in perfectly with Easter pastels—and, with its piped frosting, even resembles a spring flower. Five different shades of vanilla cake are layered with strawberry jam and rich Swiss meringue buttercream to make for a stunning and delicious treat.

Here's a versatile dish that goes from Easter brunch to Easter dinner in a snap. You can use an array of mix-ins, and serve it warm or at room temperature.