Modern and Delicious Easter Menu

Easter is around the corner and whether you’re hosting or attending, I’ve got a recipe for you! These dishes work really well together, but you can also pick and choose if you’re not hosting, but still want to contribute something. This everyday Easter menu features Modern spins on classic Easter recipes. Let me know if you give any of them a try!

Cranberry Spritzer with Rosemary

Cranberry mocktail with rosemary and lime slices

This cranberry mocktail is made with tart cranberry juice, rosemary simple syrup, and bubbly soda water for a drink that goes beyond sweet and syrupy.
Get the recipe: Cranberry Spritzer Mocktail

Smoked Salmon Dip

Trust me when I say, this is the BEST smoked salmon dip recipe! One bite and I’m sure you’ll understand. Creamy and bright cream cheese is whipped together and then combined with fresh dill, red onion, and plenty of smoked salmon for a dip that tastes bright and flavorful.
Get the recipe: Smoked Salmon Dip

Whipped Feta Dip

Whipped feta cheese dip on a platter with crackers — Photo Credit: Loren Runion from My Everyday Table.

One quick warning about this lemon feta dip…it’s slightly addicting! My whipped feta dip recipe is a fluffy spread made of feta and cream cheeses along with some flavor boosters like lemon juice and zest, garlic, and olive oil.
Get the recipe: Whipped Feta

Old Bay Steamed Shrimp

This Old Bay steamed shrimp recipe is a great way to give a classic shrimp cocktail a little upgrade and extra flavor. It’s mild in flavor, but everyone will wonder how you made it because it tastes so good!
Get the recipe: Old Bay Steamed Shrimp

Apricot Glazed Ham

This super easy apricot glazed ham recipe takes just minutes to prep, then roast it in the oven until its bubbly hot. The apricot glaze for ham adds a great sweet and savory component to the smoked ham that’s SO delicious and has an extra ingredient that will have your guests wondering what it is.
Get the recipe: Apricot Glazed Ham

Spatchcock Turkey

This dry brine turkey recipe utilizes two of the best methods when it comes to cooking turkey and we’re combining them into one DELICIOUS bird.
Get the recipe: Spatchcock Turkey

Cheesy Potato Casserole

This cheesy potato casserole with diced potatoes makes the best side dish, and is a staple at my holiday tables. I’m amping up the flavor of this EASY cheesy potato recipe by adding onions in a few forms and plenty of shredded cheddar cheese.
Get the recipe: Cheesy Potato Casserole

Crockpot Cheesy Potatoes

Slow cooker cheesy potato casserole with a spoon

This crockpot cheesy potatoes recipe is loaded with layers of flavors and makes the perfect side for holiday mains.

Get the recipe: Crockpot Cheesy Potatoes

Haricot Verts

These French green beans are delicious, nutritious, and an incredibly versatile veggie side dish that you’ll find yourself making time and time again. You can leave them simply seasoned, or try some of the seasoning ideas shared in the post.
Get the recipe: Haricot Verts

Honey Glazed Carrots

Roasted carrots in a dish with fresh thyme

The carrots are tossed in a honey, butter, and thyme mixture and roasted until tender crisp. One bite and I’m sure you’ll love this roasted carrots recipe as much as we do.
Get the recipe: Honey Glazed Carrots

Napa Cabbage Slaw

This easy napa cabbage coleslaw takes just 15 minutes to make and 8 easy ingredients that you probably already have. The bright dressing and blue cheese make it a great side to savory meats.
Get the recipe: Napa Cabbage Slaw

Mini Cupcakes

Get some Easter sprinkles and turn these mini cupcakes into Easter cupcakes! These adorable vanilla mini cupcakes are the perfect bite of vanilla cake and sweet cream cheese frosting. The combination of butter and sour cream gives a rich and amazing flavor while still having a light and fluffy texture.
Get the recipe: Mini Cupcakes