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
191 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
191
30 minutes
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Spinach and Gruyère Breakfast Casserole
Melissa Clark
3546 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,546
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
773 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
773
45 minutes
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Sesame Scallion Buns
Genevieve Ko
728 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
728
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
377 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
377
1 hour 10 minutes
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Blueberry Danish Tart
Claire Saffitz
22 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
22
3 hours
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Melissa Clark’s Best Buttermilk Pancakes
Melissa Clark
482 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
482
25 minutes
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Easy Easter Dinner Recipes

Ina Garten’s Perfect Roast Chicken
Ina Garten
2496 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,496
About 2¼ hours
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Pasta Primavera With Asparagus and Peas
Melissa Clark
9867 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
9,867
20 minutes
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Lamb Meatballs With Spiced Tomato Sauce
Sam Sifton, Suzanne Goin
2665 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,665
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
7875 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
7,875
30 minutes
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Asparagus, Goat Cheese and Tarragon Tart
Melissa Clark
7431 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
7,431
1 hour
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Quick Lamb Ragù With Artichokes
Ali Slagle
1356 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,356
30 minutes
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Ham and Cheese Sliders
Lidey Heuck
2725 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,725
35 minutes
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Easter Desserts

Lemon Layer Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting
Yossy Arefi
525 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
525
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
1122 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,122
1 hour
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Princess Cake
Nicola Lamb
407 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
407
About 3 hours
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White Chocolate Raspberry Cookies
Eric Kim, Autumn Moultrie
448 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
448
45 minutes (plus overnight resting)
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Flourless Fudgy Brownies
Brian Levy
283 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
283
1 hour 50 minutes
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Tiramisù Pie
Nicola Lamb
107 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
107
6 hours 50 minutes
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Earl Grey Chocolate Tart
Nicola Lamb
194 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
194
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
2482 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,482
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.)
615 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
615
About 30 minutes
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Lamb Meatballs With Spiced Tomato Sauce
Sam Sifton, Suzanne Goin
2665 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,665
1 hour
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Lamb Stew With Rosemary and Olives
David Tanis
275 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
275
1½ hours, plus 1 hour's resting
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Lamb Shank Birria
Brett Anderson, Carlos Salgado
12 hours 35 minutes
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Roast Lamb
Julia Moskin, Simon Hopkinson
2845 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,845
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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Easter Side Dish Recipes

Cheesy Cauliflower Nests
Yotam Ottolenghi
212 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
212
1½ hours
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Sautéed Green Beans
Kia Damon
1646 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,646
15 minutes
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Pickled Eggs
Melissa Knific
358 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
358
About 1 day
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Miso-Parmesan Asparagus
Andy Baraghani
1576 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,576
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
1156 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,156
15 minutes
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Hash Brown Casserole
Naz Deravian
1122 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,122
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
1070 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,070
40 minutes
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Herb-Marinated Pork Chops
Kay Chun
916 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
916
40 minutes
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Pork Tenderloin
Lidey Heuck
2636 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,636
3 hours 40 minutes
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Air-Fryer Pork Chops
Eleanore Park
700 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
700
20 minutes
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Pork Tenderloin with Corn, Peaches And Lime
Ali Slagle
1088 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,088
40 minutes
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Shortcut Pernil
Mark Bittman
1304 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,304
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
3567 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,567
25 minutes
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Cheesy Cauliflower Nests
Yotam Ottolenghi
212 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
212
1½ hours
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Miso Rice Cakes With Spinach and Peas
Eleanore Park
614 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
614
40 minutes
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Chłodnik Litewski (Chilled Beet Soup)
Kasia Pilat
259 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
259
1½ hours
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Charred Green Beans and Lemony Yogurt
Yossy Arefi
514 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
514
15 minutes
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Butter-Poached Carrots
Eric Kim, Bee Wilson
1920 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,920
10 minutes
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Gnocchi and Peas With Whipped Feta
Hetty Lui McKinnon
751 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
751
35 minutes
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Preserved Lemon Pasta
Hetty Lui McKinnon
470 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
470
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
3546 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,546
1 hour 50 minutes, plus at least 8 hours chilling and 10 minutes resting
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German Pancake
Lidey Heuck
1716 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,716
30 minutes
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Crustless Zucchini and Feta Quiche
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1086 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,086
1 hour
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French Toast Casserole
Lidey Heuck
2550 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,550
1 hour 25 minutes
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Ham and Cheese Sliders
Lidey Heuck
2725 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,725
35 minutes
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Overnight Sausage and Mushroom Strata
Yossy Arefi
262 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
262
1 hour 20 minutes
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Earl Grey Cardamom Crumb Cake
Sheela Prakash
407 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
407
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
358 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
358
About 1 day
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Egg Salad
Lidey Heuck
1507 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,507
20 minutes
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Classic Deviled Eggs
Alex Witchel
7236 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
7,236
45 minutes
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Potato Salad With Capers and Anchovies
David Tanis
566 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
566
30 minutes
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Egg Curry
Tejal Rao
1226 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,226
1 hour
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Tuna-Macaroni Salad
Millie Peartree
728 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
728
15 minutes, plus 3 hours’ chilling
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Niçoise Salad With Basil and Anchovy-Lemon Vinaigrette
Melissa Clark
1884 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,884
30 minutes
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West Indian Kedgeree (Coconut Curry Rice With Cod)
Ashley Lonsdale
724 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
724
45 minutes
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Easter Leftovers

Pickled Eggs
Melissa Knific
358 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
358
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
913 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
913
20 minutes
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Miso-Parmesan Asparagus
Andy Baraghani
1576 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,576
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
184 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
184
2¼ hours
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Eggs Benedict
Alison Roman
2337 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,337
35 minutes
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Chile Egg Salad Sandwiches With Yogurt
Zaynab Issa
208 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
208
30 minutes
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All Our Best Easter Recipes

340 recipes

Fresh Strawberry Tart
David Tanis
75 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
75
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
142 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
142
2 hours 30 minutes
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Earl Grey Chocolate Tart
Nicola Lamb
194 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
194
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
61 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
61
5 hours 15 minutes
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Flourless Carrot Almond Crunch Cake
Yossy Arefi
306 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
306
3 hours
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Dujjonku (Dubai Chocolate Chewy Cookies)
Eric Kim
41 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
41
1 hour
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Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies
Samantha Seneviratne
165 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
165
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
55 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
55
1 hour 15 minutes
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Giant Strawberry Turnover
Yossy Arefi
187 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
187
1 1/4 hours
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Cherry Almond Scones
Yossy Arefi
324 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
324
45 minutes
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Easy Carrot Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting
Genevieve Ko
333 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
333
50 minutes (plus 90 minutes resting and chilling)
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Grilled Asparagus With Burrata and Furikake
Ali Slagle
284 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
284
25 minutes
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Roasted Carrots With Whipped Tahini
Alexa Weibel
1349 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,349
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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Lamb Shoulder With Greens and Beans
David Tanis
40 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
40
3 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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Lemon Layer Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting
Yossy Arefi
525 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
525
About 2 hours
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Princess Cake
Nicola Lamb
407 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
407
About 3 hours
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Lemon Cake With Strawberries and Cream
David Tanis
105 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
105
1 hour 15 minutes, plus cooling time
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Chocolate Easter Egg Nests
Nicola Lamb
372 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
372
20 minutes, plus 1 hour chilling
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Frosted Carrot Cake With Ras el Hanout
Nargisse Benkabbou
48 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
48
1 hour 40 minutes
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Broken Egg Salad
Hetty Lui McKinnon
913 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
913
20 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Gnocchi Gratin
Ali Slagle
1564 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,564
45 minutes
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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
or to save this recipe.
Simple Whole Artichokes
Ali Slagle
162 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
162
1 hour 30 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Lemon Butter Salmon With Dill
Genevieve Ko
1471 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,471
35 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Rhubarb-Almond Crumble
Melissa Clark
194 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
194
1 hour, plus 20 minutes’ cooling
or to save this recipe.
Spice Muffins
Ashley Lonsdale
102 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
102
40 minutes, plus cooling
or to save this recipe.
Malva Pudding
Genevieve Ko, Eric Adjepong
163 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
163
1 hour
or to save this recipe.
Chocolate Pretzel Shortbread
Yossy Arefi
318 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
318
45 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Old-Fashioned Coconut Cake
Lisa Donovan
216 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
216
2 hours 20 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Orange-Ginger Brussels Sprouts
Ali Slagle
339 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
339
45 minutes
or to save this recipe.
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
253 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
253
1½ hours
or to save this recipe.
Chocolate Raspberry Layer Cake
Yossy Arefi
204 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
204
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
or to save this recipe.
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
358 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
358
About 1 day
or to save this recipe.
Quick Lamb Ragù With Artichokes
Ali Slagle
1356 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,356
30 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Chewy Lemon Cookies
Clare de Boer
874 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
874
1 hour
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.
Pea and Ricotta Frittata
Clare de Boer
590 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
590
2 hours
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
181 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
181
20 minutes
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