Celebrate Easter with a show-stopping spread of delicious dishes. From Herbed Deviled Eggs to Sausage & Cheddar Bread Pudding, all of these brunch recipes are impressive yet surprisingly doable.1. Classic Deviled Eggs with Spring HerbsThis is my go-to deviled egg recipe; adding spring herbs is a simple way to dress them up and make them just a little more flavorful. Feel free to omit the herbs or add your own favorite toppings. GET THE RECIPE2. Asparagus Salad with Creamy Dijon Mustard Sauce and Chopped Hard-Boiled EggsServe this springy salad of asparagus and chopped eggs in a creamy Dijon sauce as a first course or side to poached salmon or honey baked ham. GET THE RECIPE3. Smoked Salmon SpreadBring in some fresh bagels and serve this delicious smoked salmon spread alongside. The best part' It's easy to make ' simply give all of the ingredients a whirl in the food processor and you're done. GET THE RECIPE4. Spinach & Cheese StrataThis elegant brunch strata ' really a savory bread pudding with spinach, cheese and cubes of bread baked in custard ' is perfect for entertaining because you can prepare it the day before. The next morning you simply turn the oven on, place the strata in, and effortlessly wait for brunch to emerge. GET THE RECIPE5. Strawberry MuffinsPackedwithsweet strawberries, these tender muffins with crisp, goldentops are perfectfor a special breakfast or brunch. They're anice change from blueberry muffins,and just asdelicious. The secret is addinga lot of berries to the batter,along withatouch of almond extract tocomplement the fruit. GET THE RECIPE6. Pancetta Wrapped AsparagusThis dish looks fancy but is incredibly easy. You simply wrap big, thick asparagus spears with pancetta and saut them until nice and crisp. GET THE RECIPE7. Leek & Parmesan QuicheThis French-inspired quiche is made with a generous layer of buttery leeks and a rich custard flavored with Parmesan cheese. GET THE RECIPE8. Baby Spinach with Fresh Berries, Pecans & Goat Cheese in Raspberry VinaigretteFresh berries make an elegant and pretty addition to this salad of baby spinach, pecans and goat cheese. Get ready for oohs and aahs. GET THE RECIPE9. Marbled Chocolate Banana BreadTender and sweet-scented with agorgeous ribbonof melted chocolate running through, this banana bread is fun to make: you spoon the banana and chocolate batters into a loaf pan alternately, then artistically swirl the two together with a knife. GET THE RECIPE10. Savory Sausage & Cheddar Bread PuddingBread pudding is usually sweet, but it can be made savory too. This version, brimming with sweet pork sausage and sharp cheddar, is deeply flavored with a crisp, golden crust and tender, creamy interior. GET THE RECIPE11. Strawberry & Orange Salad with Citrus Syrup & Fresh MintThis is one of my favorite fruit salads, and it's such a nice change of pace from the standard mix of pre-cut fruit from the supermarket. I usually serve it for brunch but it's also wonderful for dessert served with shortcake and whipped cream. GET THE RECIPE12. Amish-Style Baked Oatmeal with Apples, Raisins & WalnutsBaked oatmeal has a consistency similar to bread pudding. There are endless variations but this version filled with apples and raisins with a crunchy walnut topping is my favorite. Go ahead and make it ahead of time; it reheats beautifully. GET THE RECIPE13. Morning Glory MuffinsMorning Glory Muffins are made with a little bit of everything ' whole wheat flour, carrots, apples, raisins, walnuts, orange juice, coconut and wheat germ ' and, true to their name, they're a glorious way to start the day. Created decades ago by Chef Pam McKinstry for her Morning Glory Caf on Nantucket Island, they're a throwback to the 1970s 'back-to-the-land' movement. GET THE RECIPE14. Drunken Caramel French ToastGolden caramel, sweet challah and custard spiked with Grand Marnier ' what's not to love' Assemble this French toast casserole the night before, let it sit in the fridge overnight, then just pop it in the oven when you're ready to eat. GET THE RECIPE15. Best Buttermilk BiscuitsRich and buttery in flavor with a fluffy interior and toasty golden crust, these are the best biscuits to ever come out of my oven. You can throw the dough together in ten minutes and enjoy them with your brunch less than fifteen minutes later. GET THE RECIPE -- This feed and its contents are the property of The Huffington Post, and use is subject to our terms. It may be used for personal consumption, but may not be distributed on a website.
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