Easter Eats - The Defined Dish - Recipe Round-Up (2024)

skinny rosemary paloma

Here is a fun twist to a paloma, that’s perfect for springtime gatherings.

thyme 75

I love this play on a classic French 75.

golden hour

This is another co*cktail recipe from my new book that I absolutely love.

deviled eggs

Deviled eggs are one of those appetizers that are perfect for any gathering! Potlucks, Easter Sunday, and summer picnics, you just can’t go wrong!

smoked salmon carpaccio with fried capers and herbs

This recipe is perfect for spring and would be delicious for an Easter Sunday appetizer.

smoked salmon and blue cheese crostini

This Smoked Salmon and Blue Cheese Crostini appetizer is easy, elegant and one you just won’t be able to stop snacking on.

little gem salad with tarragon green goddess

bibb lettuce salad with black truffle vinaigrette and mimolette

It’s almost difficult for me to put into words how much I love this salad. It’s so simple, yet so elegant, and it’s just absolutely show-stopping and delicious!

balsamic steak salad with creamy gorgonzola dressing

This is one of my favorite recipes for entertaining from my new book.

asparagus and tomato caprese salad with burrata and herbs

This caprese salad just took it to the NEXT LEVEL.

twice-baked potatoes with truffle salt and gruyere

Twice-Baked Potatoes are one of those crowd-pleasing, family-friendly side dishes that are great for all occasions.

sausage, apple and goat cheese frittata

This frittata is the perfect way to whip up breakfast for your family! It’s easy to make, but the flavor combination is impressive and delicious!

caramelized onion puff pastry quiche

If you are looking for a decadent brunch recipe, you have to try this Caramelized Onion Puff Pastry Quiche!

gluten-free ham and cheese quiche

This is one of my favorite recipes when entertaining for brunch.

perfect bacon-gruyere egg bites

While these are great for meal prepping, they are also perfect for entertaining as you can easily make them ahead of time.

one-pan lamb meatballs and saffron rice with herby-yogurt sauce

This One-Pan Lamb Meatballs and Saffron Rice with Herby-Yogurt Sauce is a definite show stopper when it comes to spring entertaining.

herbed crab cakes with tarragon green goddess

I developed this recipe with Easter brunch in mind, however, you can make them any time of year for any meal and you’ll be pleased!

sheet pan roasted chicken with leeks and tarragon chimichurri

The tarragon chimichuri is such a unique and wonderful spin on chimichurri. I love it’s robust flavor that is just screaming spring! It certainly has a WOW factor to it!

skillet lemon and dill chicken

It’s an absolutely delicious and easy meal packed with clean, fresh flavors of spring that I know you’ll just love!

whole roasted chicken with pan gravy

When it comes to a Sunday supper with the family, there is really nothing quite like a delicious Whole Roasted Chicken with Pan Gravy.

chicken saltimbocca roll-ups

It’s a little salty, a little rustic, and absolutely scrumptious. This is one the whole family will devour from my book.

the best sheet pan chicken piccata

It’s easy, flavorful and a total crowd pleaser! I love making this because it’s easy enough to throw in the oven and enjoy your company, but impressive enough for everyone to lick their plates clean! My favorite kind of meal.

bourbon braised brisket

Here is an absolutely OUT OF THIS WORLD fantastic brisket recipe to gather around the table. This Bourbon Braised Brisket is browned, then braised in the oven in a lovely bourbon-infused sauce. The result? Fork tender brisket and the most magical and flavorful sauce.

easy herb-crusted rack of lamb

As Easter approaches, a delicious rack of lamb is on my mind. For Easter, many folks enjoy a juicy rack of lamb for their main course, which I obviously opt to partake in this tradition when possible. Goodbye ham and roast chicken. Bring on the lamb for my feast!

sheet pan rack of lamb with potatoes and mint chimichurri

Even though it would be hard for my husband to tell you which dish of mine is his absolute favorite (there’s a lot to choose from!), he could easily tell you which gets requested the most: my mint chimichurri.

garam masala-rubbed lamb chops with simple fennel and arugula salad

This recipe is what I like to call a magic trick. You give little to no effort to get a restaurant-quality, healthy dinner on the table

herby green olive pasta with feta

This bright olive pasta recipe from my new book would be perfect for spring entertaining.

grain-free and dairy-free carrot cake

You can’t have an easter celebration without carrot cake!

lemon avocado oil cake

If you’re familiar with olive oil cake, you’re going to love this rendition. And if you are not, you are still going to love this cake! Perfectly bright with all of the lemon and moist from the avocado oil.

grain-free strawberry snacking cake

Okay, so what is a snacking cake you ask? A snacking cake is a mix between a traditional cake and a quick bread — something that can be sliced and eaten on the go as a treat or dessert. Eaten with strawberry icing? It’s a nostalgic nod to a southern classic that I cannot get enough of.

easy paleo banana nut muffins