About Food: Have an Eggcellent Easter

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Food From Hilary Pollack, your About Food Editor There's so much to love about Easter. It falls at that perfect time of year when flowers are blooming, the sun is coming out, and fresh foods are once again filling up local farmers' markets. Best of all, it's an opportunity for a seriously epic brunch, with everything from honey-glazed ham to luscious lemon tortes. We asked our Experts to bring you the best recipes for your holiday table so that this spring, you can put your best foot forward. In addition to the recipes below, check out these specialty menus; they'll make planning your Easter spread a breeze! An Elegant Easter Menu The Best Gluten-Free Easter Recipes A Macrobiotic Easter Feast The Top 10 Traditional British Easter Recipes A Modern Eastern Menu for Two Dutch Easter Menu Ideas Vegetarian and Vegan Easter Recipes Whole Foods Easter Menu Ideas Easy Easter Recipes for Busy Cooks Want more from About.com Food? Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, or visit our Pinterest page for daily recipes, cooking tips, and more. Get Eggy With It Eggs are the emblematic food of Easter, not just the dyed kind (check out our DIY guide to that) but also the breakfast go-to. Whether deviled or in an irresistible Benedict, eggs are a crucial part of any Easter celebration. Are Eggs Vegetarian? How to Make a Perfect Poached Egg Flatbread with Scrambled Eggs and Cheese 12 Crucial Easter Egg Safety Tips Egg and Avocado Salad 13 Eastern European Leftover Egg Recipes Search Related Topics:  eggs  easter eggs  dyeing eggs Ham and Lamb In terms of meat centerpieces, lamb and ham are certainly the way to go. Some find ham better suited for brunch and lamb for dinner, but the first rule about Easter feasts is that there are no rules. Well, other than mandated deliciousness. How to Glaze a Ham The Easiest Rack of Lamb Recipe Latin-Inspired Lamb Stew The Best British Lamb Recipes Welsh Cider Baked Ham Search Related Topics:  lamb recipes  leg of lamb  rack of lamb Breads and Buns Galore The most traditional Easter bread is the hot cross bun, a sweet, glazed pastry topped with a cross that symbolizes the Crucifixion. Even if your family isn't actually church-going, they're a tasty tradition best enjoyed warm out of the oven. Try these other bready wonders, too! 14 Classic European Easter Breads Traditional Dutch Rooster Bread Gluten-Free Hot Cross Buns Hot Cross Bread and Butter Pudding Chocolate Orange Hot Cross Buns Search Related Topics:  cakes and baking recipes  easter recipes  chocolate recipes Delightful Easter Desserts Crazy for cupcakes? They're easy to customize and a surefire crowd-pleaser at any holiday gathering. We also love a lemon dessert, like these Lemon-Filled Meringue Shells in the spring; we just can't get enough of that refreshing, tart, and sweet flavor! 6 Splendid Easter Cupcake Recipes Easter Rice Krispie Treats 8 Delish Polish Easter Desserts Tropical Carrot Cheesecake How to Make a Bunny Cake Creamy Orange Icebox Pie The Best Homemade Easter Candy Coconut Tres Leches Cake 36 Incredible Vegan Easter Desserts Search Related Topics:  easter recipes  special cake recipes  cookie recipes Related Searches Easter Egg Recipes Easter Dinner Food Protein Food Easter Dessert Easter Meals Featured Articles A Complete Low-Fat Easter Menu Roasted Chicken with Maple Glaze Brunch-Perfect Apple Cinnamon Biscuits Get Your Protein With This Vegan Chocolate Shake The 10 Best Grilled Cheese Sandwiches Ever How to Make Classic Bernaise Sauce   More from About.com Sign-up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Please sign up it's free (of course), we think you will like it! Want More From About.com Check out our social page tailored to your interest!   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Food newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com   Popular Now This Summer Green Tea Latte is Amazing Don't Make These College Interview Mistakes! How to Make Crustless Broccoli Quiche   Follow us on: Advertisement