Easter

Hosting Easter brunch or dinner comes down to a few reliable anchors: a beautiful ham, fresh spring salads, and desserts cute enough for the kids' table. These Easter recipes cover all three, plus make-ahead Easter appetizers, deviled egg variations for using up dyed eggs, and pastel treats for baskets and bake sales. In my experience, the smartest menu splits the work: the ham and desserts are made ahead, and only the salads happen day-of. That is the structure most of these recipes are built around, so you spend the morning with your family instead of at the stove. Anchor your table with this baked brown sugar and pineapple ham, then brighten the spread with these fresh Easter salads.