Our Best Easter Recipes

From lamb to asparagus to homemade Peeps, here’s what to cook on Easter Sunday. (And a few ideas for all of those hard-boiled eggs.)

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Easter Brunch Recipes

Sour Cream Baked Doughnuts
Yossy Arefi
187 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
187
30 minutes
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Spinach and Gruyère Breakfast Casserole
Melissa Clark
3530 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,530
1 hour 50 minutes, plus at least 8 hours chilling and 10 minutes resting
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Baked Eggs With Crème Fraîche and Smoked Salmon
Melissa Clark
771 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
771
45 minutes
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Sesame Scallion Buns
Genevieve Ko
705 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
705
About 2½ hours
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Baked Eggs With Kale, Bacon and Cornbread Crumbs
Lidey Heuck
753 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
753
40 minutes
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Extra-Tender Chocolate Chip Scones
Vaughn Vreeland, Susan Herbst
364 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
364
1 hour 10 minutes
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Blueberry Danish Tart
Claire Saffitz
21 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
21
3 hours
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Melissa Clark’s Best Buttermilk Pancakes
Melissa Clark
428 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
428
25 minutes
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Easy Easter Dinner Recipes

Ina Garten’s Perfect Roast Chicken
Ina Garten
2436 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,436
About 2¼ hours
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Pasta Primavera With Asparagus and Peas
Melissa Clark
9852 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
9,852
20 minutes
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Lamb Meatballs With Spiced Tomato Sauce
Sam Sifton, Suzanne Goin
2660 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,660
1 hour
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Honey Ham
Genevieve Ko
703 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
703
1¼ hours
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Chicken Florentine
Dan Pelosi
7741 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
7,741
30 minutes
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Asparagus, Goat Cheese and Tarragon Tart
Melissa Clark
7416 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
7,416
1 hour
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Quick Lamb Ragù With Artichokes
Ali Slagle
1343 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,343
30 minutes
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Ham and Cheese Sliders
Lidey Heuck
2706 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,706
35 minutes
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Easter Desserts

Lemon Layer Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting
Yossy Arefi
503 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
503
About 2 hours
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Rhubarb Macaroon Tart
Samantha Seneviratne
492 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
492
1¼ hours, plus cooling
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Easter Egg Nest Cake
Nigella Lawson
1121 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,121
1 hour
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Princess Cake
Nicola Lamb
399 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
399
About 3 hours
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White Chocolate Raspberry Cookies
Eric Kim, Autumn Moultrie
435 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
435
45 minutes (plus overnight resting)
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Flourless Fudgy Brownies
Brian Levy
266 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
266
1 hour 50 minutes
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Tiramisù Pie
Nicola Lamb
103 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
103
6 hours 50 minutes
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Earl Grey Chocolate Tart
Nicola Lamb
189 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
189
2 hours
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Easter Ham Recipes

Glazed Ham
Sam Sifton
1390 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,390
1 hour
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Pineapple Ham
Eric Kim
168 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
168
3½ hours
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Honey Ham
Genevieve Ko
703 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
703
1¼ hours
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Fresh Ham With Maple-Balsamic Glaze
Sam Sifton
859 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
859
3½ to 4 hours
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Root Beer Ham
Eric Kim
1410 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,410
3½ hours
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Pizza Rustica (Easter Pie)
Alex Witchel, Carlo’s Bakery
822 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
822
2½ hours
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Madeira Picnic Ham
Michael W Twitty
20 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
20
6 ½ hours, plus 2 days’ brining
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Honey-Cured, Hickory-Smoked Shoulder Ham
Steven Raichlen
73 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
73
7 hours’ smoking, 6 days’ curing, plus prep, cooling and drying time
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Lamb Recipes for Easter

Rosemary Rack of Lamb With Crushed Potatoes
David Tanis
2479 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,479
1 hour
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Slow-Roasted Lamb With Grapes
Yotam Ottolenghi
253 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
253
5 hours
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Lamb Chops
Jonathan Reynolds, Standing Room Only (S.R.O.)
611 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
611
About 30 minutes
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Lamb Meatballs With Spiced Tomato Sauce
Sam Sifton, Suzanne Goin
2660 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,660
1 hour
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Lamb Stew With Rosemary and Olives
David Tanis
274 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
274
1½ hours, plus 1 hour's resting
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Roast Lamb
Julia Moskin, Simon Hopkinson
2841 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,841
About 3 hours
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Xawaash Braised Lamb Shanks
Ifrah F. Ahmed
80 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
80
3¼ hours
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Lamb Barbacoa
Ham El-Waylly
25 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
25
5 hours 20 minutes, plus at least 12 hours’ marinating
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Easter Side Dish Recipes

Cheesy Cauliflower Nests
Yotam Ottolenghi
208 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
208
1½ hours
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Sautéed Green Beans
Kia Damon
1595 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,595
15 minutes
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Pickled Eggs
Melissa Knific
356 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
356
About 1 day
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Miso-Parmesan Asparagus
Andy Baraghani
1556 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,556
20 minutes
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Easy Crudités
Lidey Heuck
195 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
195
35 minutes
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Glazed Parsley Carrots
Pierre Franey
1155 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,155
15 minutes
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Hash Brown Casserole
Naz Deravian
1120 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,120
1 hour 45 minutes
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Sweet Potato Soufflé
Patrick Farrell, Cathy Lo, Joan Didion
29 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
29
2 hours 15 minutes
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Pork Recipes for Easter

Pineapple Ham
Eric Kim
168 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
168
3½ hours
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Citrus-Glazed Pork Chops With Gingery Bok Choy
Yewande Komolafe
1069 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,069
40 minutes
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Herb-Marinated Pork Chops
Kay Chun
896 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
896
40 minutes
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Pork Tenderloin
Lidey Heuck
2581 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,581
3 hours 40 minutes
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Air-Fryer Pork Chops
Eleanore Park
696 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
696
20 minutes
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Pork Tenderloin with Corn, Peaches And Lime
Ali Slagle
862 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
862
40 minutes
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Shortcut Pernil
Mark Bittman
1302 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,302
At least 3 hours
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Madeira Picnic Ham
Michael W Twitty
20 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
20
6 ½ hours, plus 2 days’ brining
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Vegetarian Easter Recipes

Chickpeas al Limone With Burrata
Hetty Lui McKinnon
3215 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,215
25 minutes
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Cheesy Cauliflower Nests
Yotam Ottolenghi
208 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
208
1½ hours
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Miso Rice Cakes With Spinach and Peas
Eleanore Park
605 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
605
40 minutes
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Chłodnik Litewski (Chilled Beet Soup)
Kasia Pilat
245 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
245
1½ hours
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Charred Green Beans and Lemony Yogurt
Yossy Arefi
499 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
499
15 minutes
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Butter-Poached Carrots
Eric Kim, Bee Wilson
1907 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,907
10 minutes
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Gnocchi and Peas With Whipped Feta
Hetty Lui McKinnon
733 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
733
35 minutes
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Preserved Lemon Pasta
Hetty Lui McKinnon
456 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
456
25 minutes
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Easter Brunch Dishes You Can Make in Your 9-by-13 Pan

Spinach and Gruyère Breakfast Casserole
Melissa Clark
3530 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,530
1 hour 50 minutes, plus at least 8 hours chilling and 10 minutes resting
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German Pancake
Lidey Heuck
1692 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,692
30 minutes
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Crustless Zucchini and Feta Quiche
Hetty Lui McKinnon
874 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
874
1 hour
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French Toast Casserole
Lidey Heuck
2521 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,521
1 hour 25 minutes
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Ham and Cheese Sliders
Lidey Heuck
2706 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,706
35 minutes
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Overnight Sausage and Mushroom Strata
Yossy Arefi
257 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
257
1 hour 20 minutes
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Earl Grey Cardamom Crumb Cake
Sheela Prakash
400 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
400
1 hour 20 minutes
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Overnight Pumpkin Spice French Toast
Yossy Arefi
465 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
465
40 minutes, plus overnight chilling
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Recipes for Hard-Boiled Eggs

Pickled Eggs
Melissa Knific
356 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
356
About 1 day
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Egg Salad
Lidey Heuck
1492 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,492
20 minutes
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Classic Deviled Eggs
Alex Witchel
7201 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
7,201
45 minutes
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Potato Salad With Capers and Anchovies
David Tanis
564 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
564
30 minutes
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Egg Curry
Tejal Rao
1216 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,216
1 hour
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Tuna-Macaroni Salad
Millie Peartree
722 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
722
15 minutes, plus 3 hours’ chilling
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Niçoise Salad With Basil and Anchovy-Lemon Vinaigrette
Melissa Clark
1859 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,859
30 minutes
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West Indian Kedgeree (Coconut Curry Rice With Cod)
Ashley Lonsdale
719 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
719
45 minutes
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Easter Leftovers

Pickled Eggs
Melissa Knific
356 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
356
About 1 day
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Pineapple Ham Pizza
Eric Kim
138 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
138
35 minutes
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Broken Egg Salad
Hetty Lui McKinnon
893 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
893
20 minutes
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Miso-Parmesan Asparagus
Andy Baraghani
1556 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,556
20 minutes
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Ham Buns
Sara Bonisteel, Jennifer Owens, Frances Owens
798 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
798
30 minutes
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Ham and Cheese Slab Quiche
Ham El-Waylly
181 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
181
2¼ hours
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Eggs Benedict
Alison Roman
2332 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,332
35 minutes
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Chile Egg Salad Sandwiches With Yogurt
Zaynab Issa
202 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
202
30 minutes
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All Our Best Easter Recipes

340 recipes

Fresh Strawberry Tart
David Tanis
74 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
74
4 hours 50 minutes
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Pluma Moos (Dried Fruit Soup)
Jed Portman
29 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
29
1 hour
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Carrot Cake Butter Mochi
Vaughn Vreeland
138 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
138
2 hours 30 minutes
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Earl Grey Chocolate Tart
Nicola Lamb
189 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
189
2 hours
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Toasted Coconut Rum Balls
Carolina Gelen
36 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
36
1 hour
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Flourless Layer Cake With Chocolate and Raspberries
Carolina Gelen
59 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
59
5 hours 15 minutes
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Flourless Carrot Almond Crunch Cake
Yossy Arefi
287 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
287
3 hours
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Dujjonku (Dubai Chocolate Chewy Cookies)
Eric Kim
40 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
40
1 hour
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Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies
Samantha Seneviratne
163 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
163
1 hour 10 minutes
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Coconut Almond Macaroons
Samantha Seneviratne
93 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
93
55 minutes
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Duchess Potatoes
Alexa Weibel
50 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
50
1 hour 15 minutes
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Cherry Almond Scones
Yossy Arefi
314 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
314
45 minutes
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Giant Strawberry Turnover
Yossy Arefi
182 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
182
1 1/4 hours
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Easy Carrot Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting
Genevieve Ko
321 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
321
50 minutes (plus 90 minutes resting and chilling)
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Grilled Asparagus With Burrata and Furikake
Ali Slagle
280 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
280
25 minutes
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Roasted Carrots With Whipped Tahini
Alexa Weibel
1319 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,319
45 minutes
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Cream Puffs
Samantha Seneviratne
65 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
65
1½ hours
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Herby Asparagus Salad With Beets and Prosciutto
David Tanis
98 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
98
45 minutes
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Lamb Shoulder With Greens and Beans
David Tanis
39 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
39
3 hours
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Lemon Layer Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting
Yossy Arefi
503 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
503
About 2 hours
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Princess Cake
Nicola Lamb
399 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
399
About 3 hours
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Lemon Cake With Strawberries and Cream
David Tanis
104 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
104
1 hour 15 minutes, plus cooling time
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Chocolate Easter Egg Nests
Nicola Lamb
370 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
370
20 minutes, plus 1 hour chilling
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Frosted Carrot Cake With Ras el Hanout
Nargisse Benkabbou
47 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
47
1 hour 40 minutes
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Broken Egg Salad
Hetty Lui McKinnon
893 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
893
20 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Gnocchi Gratin
Ali Slagle
1539 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,539
45 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Slow-Roasted Lamb With Grapes
Yotam Ottolenghi
253 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
253
5 hours
or to save this recipe.
Simple Whole Artichokes
Ali Slagle
159 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
159
1 hour 30 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Lemon Butter Salmon With Dill
Genevieve Ko
1444 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,444
35 minutes
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Rhubarb-Almond Crumble
Melissa Clark
192 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
192
1 hour, plus 20 minutes’ cooling
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Spice Muffins
Ashley Lonsdale
100 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
100
40 minutes, plus cooling
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Malva Pudding
Genevieve Ko, Eric Adjepong
162 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
162
1 hour
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Chocolate Pretzel Shortbread
Yossy Arefi
316 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
316
45 minutes
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Old-Fashioned Coconut Cake
Lisa Donovan
212 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
212
2 hours 20 minutes
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Orange-Ginger Brussels Sprouts
Ali Slagle
334 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
334
45 minutes
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Bomboloni (Cream-Filled Doughnuts)
Dan Pelosi
66 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
66
6 hours
or to save this recipe.
Rumbledethumps (Potato Mash With Cabbage and Cheddar)
Alexa Weibel, Ali Stoner
252 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
252
1½ hours
or to save this recipe.
Chocolate Raspberry Layer Cake
Yossy Arefi
192 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
192
About 2 hours
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Junior’s Cheesecake
Eric Kim, Junior’s Restaurant & Bakery
73 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
73
2 hours 15 minutes, plus 6 hours’ cooling and chilling
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Spiraled Spanakopita With Feta
Brian Levy
136 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
136
2 hours, plus overnight thawing and cooling
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Lemon Bars With Pecan Crust
Lisa Donovan
253 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
253
4 1/4 hours
or to save this recipe.
Pickled Eggs
Melissa Knific
356 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
356
About 1 day
or to save this recipe.
Quick Lamb Ragù With Artichokes
Ali Slagle
1343 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,343
30 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Chewy Lemon Cookies
Clare de Boer
870 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
870
1 hour
or to save this recipe.
Pea and Ricotta Frittata
Clare de Boer
589 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
589
2 hours
or to save this recipe.
Greens and Peas Salad With Bacon
Clare de Boer
144 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
144
40 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Spice Bun
Brigid Washington
114 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
114
3 1/4 hours
or to save this recipe.
Crostini
Lidey Heuck
177 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
177
20 minutes
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