Festive side dishes for Easter

Potato gratin with four cheeses

For this sophisticated side dish, layer thinly sliced ​​potatoes with heavy cream, mozzarella, Asiago cheese, and raclette. Sprinkle with Parmesan and bake until bubbly.

Recipe: Potato gratin with four cheeses

Egg salad

Enjoy a contrast of textures and classic flavors: this easy salad is made with celery, wholegrain mustard, and chopped hard-boiled eggs.

Recipe: Egg salad

Steamed asparagus

For this asparagus dish, all you need is olive oil, salt, pepper, and lemon.

Recipe: Steamed asparagus

Parsnip puree

Sour cream and butter make for a delicate side dish of parsnips and potatoes.

Recipe: Parsnip puree

Honey Glazed Carrots

Honey-glazed baby carrots take just 15 minutes to prepare—the perfect side dish for a spring holiday table.

Recipe: Honey Glazed Carrots

Green peas with creamy sauce and pancetta

Sweet peas and smoked pancetta are a classic combination; the chefs complement this dish with a lemony cream sauce.

Recipe: Green peas with creamy sauce and pancetta

Fruit salad "Ambrosia"

Serve Alton's tropical salad, a blend of flavors and textures. Make it ahead of time to chill.

Recipe: Fruit salad "Ambrosia"

Egg noodles baked with ham and three cheeses

Try this exquisite Venetian-style pasta casserole. Sliced ​​ham and chopped parsley add a fresh, spring-like flavor.

Recipe: Egg noodles baked with ham and three cheeses

Easter dinner of risotto with green peas

To make this dish extra creamy, stir in Parmesan and nonfat Greek yogurt.

Recipe: Easter dinner of risotto with green peas

Baked Rainbow Carrots

Multicolored carrots are delicious: to serve them as a side dish, just add olive oil, salt, and chopped chives.

Recipe: Baked Rainbow Carrots

Potato gratin with cheese and cream

This basic version of potato gratin features a milk sauce with chicken broth and a Gruyère cheese topping. Use a mandoline to quickly slice the potatoes into uniform pieces.

Recipe: Potato gratin with cheese and cream

Potato gratin with garlic

In addition to garlic, this gratin's vibrant aroma comes from an assortment of herbs: thyme, parsley, and chives.

Recipe: Potato gratin with garlic

Strawberry salad

Trisha's spring salad is a colorful addition to your Easter table. In addition to fresh seasonal strawberries, she adds crushed ramen noodles, almonds, and sunflower seeds for a salty and crunchy touch.

Recipe: Strawberry salad

Potato gratin

Serve this classic potato dish for dinner or brunch.

Recipe: Potato gratin

Potato gratin with tomatoes and sweet peppers

Add vibrant color and flavor to potato gratin.

Recipe: Potato gratin with tomatoes and sweet peppers

Spinach salad with bread and tomatoes

This simple salad will complement any menu.

Recipe: Spinach salad with bread and tomatoes

Baked cauliflower with garlic

Decorate your Easter table with whole roasted cauliflower. To infuse it with garlicky flavor, combine thyme sprigs, garlic slices, olive oil, salt, and a few grinds of pepper in a small saucepan. Brush the cooked cauliflower with this mixture and sprinkle with chopped parsley.

Recipe: Baked cauliflower with garlic

Mac'n'cheese in the oven

This classic Southern-style macaroni casserole features a light egg custard and sharp yellow cheddar. This moist and tender dish will please both those who like to slice it and those who prefer to spoon it straight from the pan.

Recipe: Mac'n'cheese in the oven

Glazed Carrots with Candied Pecans

This sweet side dish is topped with a glaze of orange juice and jam and sprinkled with candied pecans. For a striking presentation, use colorful carrots: look for them at a farmers market or natural food store.

Recipe: Glazed Carrots with Candied Pecans

Broccolini salad with eggs

This longer, thinner variety of broccoli pairs well with a simple mustard vinaigrette and poached eggs.

Recipe: Broccolini salad with eggs

Vidalia Onion Casserole

Bring out the natural sweetness of onions in this version of classic baked onions with cream. Flavor the creamy sauce with white wine and nutmeg and top with panko breadcrumbs.

Recipe: Vidalia Onion Casserole

Spinach Salad with Toasted Pecans and Gorgonzola

Creamy Gorgonzola cheese and crunchy pecans come together in a spinach salad.

Recipe: Spinach Salad with Toasted Pecans and Gorgonzola

Stewed artichokes

Sprinkle braised artichokes with Parmesan cheese for a nutty flavor and an elegant presentation.

Recipe: Stewed artichokes

Barley salad with mushrooms and fried asparagus

Top roasted asparagus with spiced pearl barley and mushrooms for a festive treat you can enjoy without feeling guilty.

Recipe: Barley salad with mushrooms and fried asparagus

Spring peas with pancetta

Chopped pancetta will make shelled fresh peas even more delicious.

Recipe: Spring peas with pancetta

Asparagus with bacon and sabayon sauce

Make an egg sabayon sauce and drizzle it over the cooked asparagus. Sprinkle with chives and bacon for an elegant presentation.

Recipe: Asparagus with bacon and sabayon sauce

Sage Potato Casserole

This delicious potato dish calls for double the cream. Sunny recommends adding a pinch of cayenne pepper for a spicy kick.

Recipe: Sage Potato Casserole

Salad with escarole and bacon

Watercress adds fresh flavor and crunch to the salad. Toss with blue cheese, dried dates, and toasted hazelnuts.

Recipe: Salad with escarole and bacon

Asparagus in the oven

No Easter menu would be complete without this wonderful spring vegetable: asparagus. Roast it with butter, salt, and pepper to bring out its natural flavor.

Recipe: Asparagus in the oven

Asparagus with smoked paprika

Eggs and asparagus are a classic French combination. Top cooked asparagus with sliced ​​hard-boiled eggs and Melissa's mustard vinaigrette.

Recipe: Asparagus with smoked paprika

Salad with asparagus and fennel root

Looking for the perfect side dish for lamb chops or Easter ham? This salad has it all: asparagus, fennel slices, Boston lettuce, greens, peas, celery, and pistachios.

Recipe: Salad with asparagus and fennel root

Moroccan carrots

Katie tosses crisp carrots with a homemade lemon-cinnamon vinaigrette, giving the side dish an unexpected exotic twist.

Recipe: Moroccan carrots

Spring potato gratin

Sliced ​​green onions add a delicious crunch to this rich potato gratin.

Recipe: Spring potato gratin

Pan-fried endive

To cook endive in a pan, 30 minutes is enough. During cooking, be sure to turn the lettuce heads every 10 minutes to ensure an even golden brown.

Recipe: Pan-fried endive

The simplest muffins

Trisha bakes delicious, fluffy muffins with just 4 ingredients.

Recipe: The simplest muffins

Mashed potatoes with steamed kale

This tri-color side dish features tender red potatoes, shallots, garlic, and chopped kale—a delicious, healthy combination to complete your Easter menu.

Recipe: Mashed potatoes with steamed kale

Tabbouleh salad with vegetable rice

Pomegranate, parsley and mint add a variety of fresh flavors and textures to the rice salad.

Recipe: Tabbouleh salad with vegetable rice

Crispy fried carrot sticks

Sunny drizzles carrot sticks with apple cider vinegar and seasons with salt, mint, and orange zest for a sweet-salty zing.

Recipe: Crispy fried carrot sticks