Old-Fashioned Hot Cross Buns
I don’t remember when Nana Ruth started making hot cross buns for Easter, or if she always had. What I remember is the smell — cinnamon and warm bread filling up the whole house on… Old-Fashioned Hot Cross Buns
Easter 2026 Recipes
Nana Ruth’s Scalloped Potatoes
There’s a version of scalloped potatoes that comes from a can of cream-of-something soup, and I won’t pretend I haven’t made it on a Wednesday when the day got away from me. But that’s not… Nana Ruth’s Scalloped Potatoes
Nana Ruth’s Brown Sugar Glazed Ham
Every Easter, Nana Ruth’s ham was the thing. Not the egg hunt, not the new dresses, not even the deviled eggs (though those were close). It was the ham — brown and glossy and smelling… Nana Ruth’s Brown Sugar Glazed Ham
Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast Casserole (Easter Brunch Made the Night Before)
There’s a window on Easter morning — somewhere between the kids finding their baskets and when we need to leave for church — where breakfast has to just happen. No standing at the stove flipping… Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast Casserole (Easter Brunch Made the Night Before)
Nana Ruth’s Carrot Cake (The Only Easter Dessert You Really Need)
There’s a cake that shows up on Nana Ruth’s table every Easter, and it’s this one. Not some towering, bakery-window showpiece with fondant flowers and gold leaf. Just a two-layer carrot cake with real cream… Nana Ruth’s Carrot Cake (The Only Easter Dessert You Really Need)
Nana Ruth’s Strawberry Pretzel Salad
The Easter potluck classic that’s part dessert, part salad, and completely irresistible. Crunchy pretzel crust, creamy filling, and sweet strawberry top.
Maggie’s Easter Dinner Menu: A Complete Family Meal from Our Table to Yours
Maggie’s complete Easter dinner menu — from make-ahead cinnamon rolls to honey-glazed ham, deviled eggs, spring salad, and lemon icebox pie. A full timeline, shopping list, and every recipe you need for a family Easter celebration.
Maggie’s Make-Ahead Easter Brunch Casserole (The Saturday Night Savior)
A make-ahead Easter brunch casserole loaded with fresh herbs, sharp cheddar, and Gruyère cheese. Assemble the night before, bake Easter morning while you get the family ready for sunrise service. Feeds 10-12 easily.
Clara’s Pastel Lemon Icebox Pie (Nana Ruth’s Recipe Card)
Clara’s simple no-bake lemon icebox pie with graham cracker crust, creamy filling, and candied lemon slices — an Easter favorite found on a faded recipe card in Nana Ruth’s tin box.
Mason’s Spring Garden Salad with Candied Pecans (The Flower Picker)
A beautiful spring garden salad with candied pecans, goat cheese, lemon vinaigrette, and edible flowers — the perfect light side dish for Easter dinner. Easy enough for kids to help, beautiful enough to make the table shine.
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