8 Easter 2015 Recipes for the Best Celebration

Easter Sunday marks the arrival of spring, and it is just around the corner! This joyous occasion calls for chocolates, egg hunts, desserts, and scrumptious meals that can be enjoyed by the whole family. To make your celebration even more festive and to help you out in planning ahead, here are 8 Easter meal recipe ideas designed to be enjoyed by kids and adults alike.

1.) Honey Baked Ham

Ham is a classic Easter dish, and this recipe from Num's the World is an easy one to make! This tasty dish only uses 5 ingredients: ham, brown sugar, cloves, honey, and butter and can be ready in an hour and a half.

2.) Goat's Cheese Polenta with Asparagus and Portobello

What's a main course meal without a side dish? This recipe from Noshing with the Nolands perfectly welcomes the coming of spring as it uses fresh spring vegetables like asparagus and sugar snap peas.

3.) Roast Leg of Pork With Cumin and Fresh Herb Crust

If you want to try something new for Easter, try this recipe from the Oregonian. This roast recipe is a rich and decadent alternative to ham and can be perfect for brunch or dinner.

4.) Mushroom Asparagus Quiche Recipe

This quiche recipe from Taste of Home is a perfect addition to an Easter meal. This creamy dish incorporates the greens of the asparagus, and serves a joyful reminder that spring is here.

5.) Cheese, Leek, and Herb Casserole

No Easter brunch is complete without a casserole! This dish from Martha Stewart artfully combines Gruyere cheese and spring herbs into a casserole that resembles a frittata.

6.) Favorite Cheesy Potatoes

You can never go wrong with potatoes. Combine them with cheese and you'll have a new side dish favorite! This Taste of Home recipe is great for an Easter brunch or any holiday gathering.

7.) Spring Strawberry Spinach Salad

Nothing screams like spring with this refreshing salad dish from All Recipes. Healthy and quick, this recipe is great for when you're pressed for time. Who knew strawberry and spinach could go so well together?

8.) Asparagus, Zucchini, and Yellow Pepper Frittata

The playful combination of these colorful vegetables is sure to literally delight the senses! This dish is taken from Recipe.com and is a perfect addition to any Easter meal or brunch for that matter.