There’s something quietly magical about Easter Sunday. Maybe it’s the soft colors of spring starting to show themselves. Maybe it’s the way the morning feels full of promise. Or maybe—it’s simply the joy of gathering.
For so many of us, Easter lunch isn’t just a meal. It’s a moment. A pause. A chance to bring everyone around the table, from grandparents to grandkids, and share in something that feels a little bit sacred in its simplicity: good food and good company.
Some of the best conversations happen while passing the plates. Laughter bubbles up between bites. Second helpings are encouraged. And the recipes? They're often stories in themselves—handed down, scribbled in the margins of cookbooks, or found last week and already loved.
The Recipes
Below, you’ll find seven of our favorite dishes to serve at Easter lunch. They’re easy to make, even easier to share, and meant to be enjoyed with the people you love.
Easter Wreaths
Cinnamon Star Bread
Beet-Dyed Deviled Eggs
Fennel Salad with Toasted Pine Nuts
Savory Vegetable Cake
Roasted Cherry Tomato and Pea Salad
Spring Bolognese with Lamb
Whether you're hosting a big crowd or keeping it small, we hope your table is filled with warmth, your plates with something delicious, and your heart with that quiet Easter joy.
Happy Easter, from our family to yours.
4 comments
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I love this! The app is awesome! Where we can read Melissa’s blog, shop MP wares, meet women aging gracefully who are Heart-Minded and be heard. 💕
Absolutely love it and everything looks so delicious and beautiful 🥰
love that even i’m not much always delight milissa if spelled right.. kinda remend me grand parents in day thanks..