Our favorite Easter lunch recipes make the most of seasonal spring produce.
Spinach-Artichoke Dip
This Spinach-Artichoke Dip is quick to throw together and always popular with a crowd.
Frozen artichokes and spinach melt into a rich mixture of three cheeses topped with golden panko breadcrumbs.
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Serve with fresh spring vegetables and pita chips.
Angel Biscuits
Bread lovers, rejoice!
This Angel Biscuit recipe is buttery, warm, and oh-so delicious.
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Without mayonnaise, the bright colors can really shine at a springtime meal.
This recipe includes instructions for using canned beans for a real time saver.
You’ll never know the difference when you bite into each caramelized, bacony bite.
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This salad featuresstrawberries on every level, even in the dressing.
Thinly sliced shallots and crunchy bacon balance the sweetness.
Our classic version is so delicious and so simple, and sometimes simple is best.
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They go great with a brunch menu, too.
This pickle, onion, and pepper-loadedpotato saladfromThe Southern Foodways Alliance Community Cookbookwill make you do just that.
In this recipe, grapes add a touch of sweetness to the tangy, creamy mix.
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you could also make collards a day or two in advance.
Honey-Glazed Spiced Carrots
The Easter Bunny would approve of these Honey-Glazed Spiced Carrots.
Buy young, slender carrots in a variety of colors for the prettiest results.
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Pimiento cheese takes this four-ingredient recipe to another level.
Then spoon a delicious glaze over topthis recipe uses brown sugar, preserves, and whole-grain mustard.
Ham-And-Swiss Sliders
Classic ham-and-cheese sliders are just what you need for a casual Easter lunch.
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This recipe warms ham and Swiss on sweet Hawaiian buns topped with poppy seeds and a buttery mustard sauce.
Then break out a few special ingredients like Champagne vinegar and toasted walnuts.
Suitable for snacking or dessert, this quick bread can be baked in the morning or the night before.
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When it comes to decorating this crowd-friendly sheet cake, your creativity is the only limit.
Asparagus Gratin
Spring’s favorite veggie just got a decadent makeover.
This gorgeous side dish is very simple and extremely quick and easy to make.
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Ham And Noodle Casserole
This comforting casserole will be the star of the Easter potluck.
Chopped pecans and Granny Smith apples add crunch and tartness.
An egg wash turns the pastry a lovely golden brown.
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They’ll be delighted to show off their artistic creations.
Chocolate Bundt Cake
A cake mix and brownie mix make this decadent recipe easy to prepare.
And if you add edible flowers, they make this cake look like a masterpiece.
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This alcohol-free punch gets a unique touch from rhubarb syrup, which takes about 10 minutes to prepare.
Serve egg salad with toasts or soft white bread.
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