Traditional Easter dishes from around the world to try this year

Easter Sunday brings families together. While some enjoy egg hunts, others focus on the meal. Across the globe, Easter dishes vary in flavor, culture, and tradition. This year, bring something different to your table with these traditional Easter dishes from around the world.

1. Deviled Eggs – United States

A Southern staple. Deviled eggs are simple, spicy, and creamy. A dash of paprika and mayo brings out the flavor. Want a twist? Try mustard or wasabi.

2. Mämmi – Finland

This dessert is made with rye flour and malt. It’s dark, dense, and sweetened with molasses. Serve chilled with cream and sugar.

3. Hot Cross Buns – United Kingdom & Beyond

A Good Friday classic. These spiced buns are topped with a cross and often glazed. In Jamaica, they’re served with cheese.

4. Lammele – France

A sponge cake shaped like a lamb. This Alsatian treat goes back to the 16th century. It’s soft, sweet, and often dusted with powdered sugar.

5. Fanesca – Ecuador

A rich soup with grains, beans, and salted cod. It’s served during Holy Week. Every ingredient symbolizes something biblical.

6. Mazurek – Poland

This flat, sweet pastry ends many Polish Easter meals. Topped with jam, dried fruit, or chocolate, it’s also a work of art.

7. La Mona de Pascua – Spain

A festive cake from Catalonia. Traditionally gifted by godparents. Topped with eggs or chocolate figurines, it marks the end of Lent.

8. Chamichov Plav – Armenia

A symbolic rice pilaf with raisins, apricots, and nuts. Served with lavash, it honors both Easter and Christmas traditions.

9. Romagna Easter Loaf – Italy

From Emilia Romagna. A semi-sweet bread served with eggs and salami. Best enjoyed with a glass of Sangiovese.

10. Chile Relleno – Mexico

A Lenten favorite. Stuffed with cheese or veggies, this dish is a meat-free Easter mainstay.

Source: USA Today