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Hop to Your Kitchen and Make These Easter Brunch Recipes. Now.
With dishes this good, you may not want to wait until Easter Sunday.
Published: Feb 28, 2025
For centuries, and still today, Easter food traditions, such as rich, tender spring lamb and cured or smoked ham, marked the end of a Lenten fast — 40 days before Easter, when people ate smaller and lighter meat-free meals.
Traditions from pre-Christianity, which celebrated the spring equinox in the Northern Hemisphere, found their way into Easter holiday celebrations, and spring flowers, decorated eggs, and bounding bunnies came to symbolize the joy, warmth, and renewal of the Easter season.
Here, we offer dishes with spring's bounty of fresh fruits, vegetables, and sweet selections for gathering with loved ones over a joyful Easter brunch. From easy-to-prepare yet plentiful egg dishes and nutrient-rich veggie sides to accompany a brunch spread or traditional holiday main course, to treats that satisfy a sweet tooth during one of the sweetest times of the year, these Easter brunch recipes are sure to become mainstays at all your future spring gatherings.
AUTHOR
Theresa Gambacorta is a food writer and 25-year veteran of New York City's restaurant industry. Her writing has appeared in such titles as La Cucina Italiana, Men's Fitness, Muscle and Fitness, and Centennial's special interest publications. She is the co-author of chef Joey Campanaro's Big Love Cooking (Chronicle) and is currently working on a cookbook about Persian cuisine to be published by Knopf.
