Make-Ahead Easter Recipes

Get ahead of the cooking and fuss in the kitchen with these delicious, time-saving dishes. From entrees to salads to desserts, make these delicious dishes way ahead of time and enjoy your Easter festivities along with your guests.

Cook smarter and succeed every time. Every recipe in this collection was developed and refined by our team of 50 test cooks until they arrived at the best version.

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Mushroom and Leek Galette with Gorgonzola
Average rating 4.5, 209 ratings.
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Roasted Cauliflower Salad with Arugula and Pear
Average rating 4, 58 ratings.
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Modern Cauliflower Gratin
Average rating 4, 175 ratings.
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Double-Crust Chicken Pot Pie
Average rating 4.5, 976 ratings.
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Glazed Boneless Beef Short Ribs
Average rating 4, 357 ratings.
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Make-Ahead Breakfast Casserole
Average rating 4, 536 ratings.
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Kale Salad with Radishes, Grapefruit, and Candied Pepitas
Average rating 4.5, 72 ratings.
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Braised Brisket with Pomegranate, Cumin, and Cilantro
Average rating 4.5, 111 ratings.
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La Viña–Style Cheesecake
Average rating 4, 441 ratings.
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Orange, Cranberry, and Mint Pavlova with Whipped Cream
Average rating 5, 73 ratings.
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Sausage-Stuffed Acorn Squash
Average rating 4, 285 ratings.
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Scalloped Potatoes
Average rating 4, 527 ratings.
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Carrot Layer Cake
Average rating 4.5, 380 ratings.
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Classic Deviled Eggs
Average rating 4, 336 ratings.
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Make-Way-Ahead Dinner Rolls
Average rating 4, 537 ratings.
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Torta Caprese
Average rating 4.5, 281 ratings.
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Broccoli and Cheese Casserole with Crunchy Topping
Average rating 4.5, 123 ratings.
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Pistachio–Lemon Cannoli Dip
Average rating 4.5, 70 ratings.
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Spinach Gratin
Average rating 4.5, 33 ratings.
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French Apple Tart
Average rating 4.5, 158 ratings.

Make-Ahead Easter Recipes

Mushroom and Leek Galette with Gorgonzola

Roasted Cauliflower Salad with Arugula and Pear

Modern Cauliflower Gratin

Double-Crust Chicken Pot Pie

Glazed Boneless Beef Short Ribs

Make-Ahead Breakfast Casserole

Kale Salad with Radishes, Grapefruit, and Candied Pepitas

Braised Brisket with Pomegranate, Cumin, and Cilantro

La Viña–Style Cheesecake

Orange, Cranberry, and Mint Pavlova with Whipped Cream

Sausage-Stuffed Acorn Squash

Scalloped Potatoes

Carrot Layer Cake

Classic Deviled Eggs

Make-Way-Ahead Dinner Rolls

Torta Caprese

Broccoli and Cheese Casserole with Crunchy Topping

Pistachio–Lemon Cannoli Dip

Spinach Gratin

French Apple Tart

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