Yay for Spring! Next weekend is Easter and if you don’t have little shoots of green popping up in your yard or warming sunshine pouring in through your kitchen window, you will soon!
From irresistible veggie sides to indulgent carrot cake and tender fruit filled treats, I’ve gathered some of my favorite Easter sides and sweets that you can (and should!) serve for your family brunch or dinner next weekend.
Let’s start with the veggie packed sides…
Green Beans with Almonds, Shallots and Garlic
Tasty green beans with a delicious topper of almonds, shallots and garlic, a quick side dish for dinner, lunch or special occasions.
Roasted Parsnips and Carrots with Honey and Harissa
These roasted veggies are earthy, spicy and just a little sweet, a great side or party dish.
Rosemary Garlic Smashed Red Potatoes
Smashed potatoes are crispy, crunchy, totally snackable and perfect for your holiday party!
Green Beans with Yogurt Dressing
Roasted beans topped with a delicious yogurt and mustard dressing. A quick side dish for dinner or lunch.
Roasted Carrots with Pepita and Parsley Pesto
Quick, easy and irresistible roasted carrots are topped with a light and fresh pepita and parsley pesto. A delicious holiday vegetable side dish!
Apple Bacon and Blue Cheese Salad
This salad is packed with fresh apples, crumbled blue cheese, crispy bacon topped with a Dijon vinaigrette.
Now, on to the best part, the sweets!
Layered Chocolate Easter Egg Bark
A quick Easter treat, this double layered chocolate bark is topped with mini eggs, popcorn and sprinkles.
Carrot Cake with Bourbon Cream Cheese Frosting
A delicious layered carrot cake with an indulgent cream cheese frosting spiked with bourbon, perfect for celebrating!
Brown Butter Sugar Cookies with Vanilla Bean Icing
Irresistibly simple but surprisingly complex, these sugar cookies made with brown butter are topped with a light vanilla bean icing for a tasty little bite!
Chocolate Dipped Vanilla Bean Madeleines
These madeleines are quick to make, delicious and oh so pretty when dipped in chocolate. They’re a great treat to serve for brunch or dessert.
Lemon Blueberry Coffee Cake
This coffee cake is stuffed with blueberries, fresh lemon zest and topped with a crunchy streusel, great for brunch or dessert.
Easy Strawberry Shortcakes
These strawberry shortcakes are topped with fresh sweetened whipped cream and lots of fresh strawberries for an easy, sweet treat.
What are your plans for the Easter weekend??
Interested in more Easter themed goodies? Check these out…
Ten Best Easter Recipes from Foodness Gracious
15 Chocolate Egg Recipes from Brit + Co
19 Easy and Gorgeous Ways to Celebrate Easter from BuzzFeed
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