THE MOST BEAUTIFUL EASTER SPREAD
MAKE EVERY DISH MASTERFUL.
An Easter spread can go a lot of ways, so make it the right way! A little bit of kitsch and a lot of sophisticated, well curated flavors.
SPRING TULIP DEVILED EGGS WITH LEMON & SAGE.
The recipe: Spring Tulip Deviled Eggs With Lemon & Sage
Total recipe time: 12 hours & 45 minutes (12 hours are for dying the eggs overnight)
Nothing screams SPRING! quite like flowers. Much like they bring color back to the world after the forever-seaming white of winter, they bring brightness and beauty to a table spread. These beautiful herbaceous deviled eggs (angel eggs? They feel too lovely to be called deviled even though they are still creamy and naughty on the inside) will upstage any bouquet of flowers on your Easter table spread.
LEMON THYME SHORTBREAD COOKIES.
The recipe: Lemon Thyme Shortbread Cookies
Total recipe time: 4 hours & 5 minutes (3.5 hours are inactive)
Springy and full of bright lemony flavor, these Lemon Thyme Shortbread Cookies hit that perfect balance between kitschy and classy. Because the flavor matches the visual, they bring a level of sophistication that commands attention when mixed into a spread.
SAVORY HERB & CHEESE DUTCH BABY.
The recipe: Savory Herb & Cheese Dutch Baby
Total recipe time: 33 minutes.
One of my favorite moments in a spread is watching my friends and family rip into a sharable dish. This Dutch Baby is a go-to for me. It’s so easy to make! Think pancake batter transformed in to one giant pancake in the oven. Really, it’s so simple, and yet the architectural nature of it make it spectacular. Often you’ll find sweet recipes which makes this extra savory, cheesy, and herbaceous version even more special.
BLUEBERRY THYME & GOAT CHEESE SCONES.
The recipe: Blueberry Thyme & Goat Cheese Scones
Total recipe time: 43 minutes
Scones are a must for Easter. Done and done. But there are so many to choose from! The purple color in these alone seals the deal. They are practically made for Easter! The flavor combination here will have your guest complimenting you with full mouths because they can’t wait to be the first one to tell you how awesome they are.
FYI, this colorful upscale scone looks so nice sitting on a table next to those lemon shortbread cookies (pictured above). The colors compliment perfectly!
CHIVE FLOWER COMPOUND BUTTER.
The recipe: Chive Flower Compound Butter
Total recipe time: 22 minutes
Compound butter is such low effort task that comes off as such a flex in every spread. It immediately elevates the spread in a thoughtful and beautiful way. Simply having butter on your table makes it feel like a thoughtful spread. Transform it into a thoughtfully crafted compound butter with a sophisticated flavor combination and you can officially drop the mic on your Easter spread. You’ve won.
SPRING LEMON DILL CHICKEN MEATBALLS WITH WHIPPED GREEK YOGURT SAUCE.
The recipe: Spring Lemon Dill Chicken Meatballs with Whipped Greek Yogurt Sauce
Total recipe time: 30 minutes.
Savory just entered the chat and it’s all anyone can talk about. Sitting in an herbaceous whipped yogurt and sour cream sauce these chicken meatballs are loaded with fresh Spring flavors, tender on the inside with a delicious and crisp seared outside. The fact that they pack extra protein is simply a bonus!
BAKED BRIE FOCACCIA.
The recipe: Baked Brie Focaccia
Total recipe time: 51 hours & 45 minutes. (51 hours are inactive proof times)
Every spread shines when there are make ahead dishes on the table. DON’T let the timing on the recipe intimidate you. Focaccia is very easy! And, well, I am yet to meet a person who isn’t happier after taking their first bite of it. It’s a classic crowd-pleaser that promises to make your spread extra special.
EASTER CARROT INDIAN SPICED CARROT CUPCAKES.
The recipe: Easter Carrot Indian Spiced Carrot Cupcakes
Total recipe time: 1 hour & 5 minutes
If you’re looking for the perfect carrot cake to add to the menu, please please please consider these personal portioned cupcake version. The inclusion of the cardamom alone elevates these cupcakes to something special while still being familiar.
WHIPPED RICOTTA DIP WITH HAZELNUTS, HONEY & ROSEMARY.
The recipe: Whipped Ricotta Dip With Hazelnuts, Honey & Rosemary
Total recipe time: 5 minutes
Whipped ricotta is always invited. I can’t think of an occasion that it doesn’t level up. Keep this as a dip with toasted baguette slices on the side or pipe it directly on top of those toasted baguette slices, sprinkle the toppings over it, and end up with picture perfect whipped ricotta crostini. Plus, if you didn’t catch it, this recipe only takes five minutes to make so definitely keep it in your back pocket.
MUFFIN PAN POPOVERS WITH GARLIC SORREL COMPOUND BUTTER.
The recipe: Muffin Pan Popovers With Garlic Sorrel Compound Butter
Total recipe time: 40 minutes
This is an older recipe of mine, but, man, do I still love it! I mean, who doesn’t love popovers? They are playfully fun to eat, easy to make, and pair perfectly with an effortless yet mood-elevating compound butter (scroll up for the chive flower compound butter I included earlier in this guide).
BROWN BUTTER PANCAKES.
The recipe: Brown Butter Pancakes
Total recipe time: 30 minutes
These brown butter pancakes are perfect for a relaxed Easter morning. The nutty browned butter adds a little extra warmth and depth, turning a simple pancake breakfast into something that feels special enough for a holiday brunch without adding any extra fuss to the morning.
LAVENDER MAPLE RICE KRISPIES TREATS.
The recipe: Lavender Maple Rice Krispies Treats
Total recipe time: 25 minutes
A soft, floral twist on a nostalgic favorite, these lavender Rice Krispie treats feel just a little more special than the classic version. The gentle hint of lavender pairs beautifully with a spring latte and makes them a fun, unexpected addition to an Easter brunch table or afternoon treat basket.
LEMON THYME WHITE CHOCOLATE SCONES.
The recipe: Lemon Thyme White Chocolate Scones
Total recipe time: 43 minutes
These eggless lemon, thyme, and white chocolate scones feel perfectly at home on an Easter brunch table. Bright citrus, delicate herbs, and pockets of creamy white chocolate make them light, springy, and just indulgent enough for a holiday morning. Even better, since the recipe skips eggs entirely, you can save them for what really matters … stocking the Easter egg hunt!