by Lew Rockwell, Lew Rockwell: We all know that free trade is good and tariffs are bad. As the great Murray Rothbard has said “Political boundaries of nations may be important for other reasons, but they have no economic meaning whatever. Suppose, for example, that each state of the United States were a separate nation. […]

by Ted Galen Carpenter, Activist Post: Angry demonstrations against Iran’s clerical government engulfed the capital, Tehran, and other cities in December and early January.  Although the turmoil has receded since then, it appears that more than 6,800 people have perished in the violence as of February 3, 2026. The protests have been the largest in years, and the […]

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Spring is definitely in the air and Easter is just around the corner. We love this time of year, as it signals new growth and liveliness after the long winter. In celebration of the sprightly season, we’ve rounded up our favorite Easter-Spring recipes. These are tried and true recipes that are perfect for Easter brunch, family dinners, and potlucks. We hope you’ll find a few that your family will enjoy for years. Favorite Easter and Spring Recipes 1 Chewy Coconut Macaroons Chewy Coconut Macaroons are the perfect cookie for everyone, especially our gluten-free friends who still want to enjoy spring cookies! These are easy to make and can be served plain or drizzled with your choice of chocolate and/or caramel. Get This Recipe 2 The Best Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting This carrot cake is everything: moist, tender, flavorful, not overly sweet, can be made ahead, and keeps super well. The cream cheese frosting is other-worldly. Get This Recipe 3 Honey Glazed Carrots (15-Minutes) These are a fabulous way to serve baby carrots, as they taste delicious. Even kids devour these, with their honey sweet flavor. Get This Recipe 4 Savory Scones I usually make sweet scones, but when I do make savory scones, these are it. These are tender, flaky and soft, and golden delicious. They’re the perfect addition to any brunch. Get This Recipe 5 Bird’s Nest Cookies These are as fun to eat as they are to make. These adorable nest cookies are a coconut and chocolate lover’s dream. Get This Recipe 6 Creamy Cucumber Sandwiches When I first made these lemon-cucumber cream cheese sandwiches for a baby shower, I had no idea they’d be such a huge hit. They’ve since exploded all over the internet, and continue to be well-loved baby showers, bridal showers, or any occasion that begs for tea sandwiches. Get The Recipe 7 Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes These cheesy scalloped potatoes are the perfect thing to serve at holiday gatherings. People love this creamy dish, and it’s delicious next to any main dish. It goes especially well with the ham below. Get This Recipe 8 Easy Honey Baked Ham (5 Ingredients) This is the best honey baked ham recipe we've ever tasted. It’s crazy easy, succulent, and takes your holiday meal to the next level. The scrumptious sauce is key. Get This Recpe 9 Crustless Quiche No brunch is complete without a delicious quiche. This one is loaded with all the favorites: spinach, eggs, ham, and cheese. Plus, we keep this gluten-free so all our friends can enjoy. Get This Recipe 10 Ham Bone Soup Never fear over leftover ham. Just make this delicious ham potato soup, which tastes amazing yet is low effort. Get This Recipe 11 Hasselback Potato Casserole Fancy up your special meal with this pretty potato casserole. It happens to taste fantastic, too. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, it’s a people pleaser. Get This Recipe 12 Lemon Salmon Pasta This lemony pasta adorned with smoked salmon and asparagus just screams spring. It’s one of my favorite ways to dish up a simple weeknight meal. 13 Lemon Zucchini Bread Lemons are synonymous with spring eats. This ultra moist lemon zucchini bread goes the extra mile and sneaks in plenty of zucchini. It’s such a delicious quick bread, even the kids will devour the it. Get This Recipe 14 Best Ever Lemon Bars These are the best lemon bars we’ve ever had the immense pleasure of devouring. We’ve had lots of lemon bars through the years. These are the ones we keep coming back to, as they’re just the right balance of sweetness + tang + flaky shortbread. Get This Recipe 15 Farmer’s Breakfast Casserole This is one of my favorite breakfast casseroles; it’s super easy, simple, and everyone inhales it. Get This Recipe I hope you thoroughly enjoyed this Easter/Spring Recipe Roundup, and I hope one or more of these recipes will earn a permanent spot in your spring cooking or baking rotation. See here for more delicious Easter recipes or an actual Easter Menu planned out for you. We also have a fantastic collection of springy Lemon Recipes!