Honestly, there's really nothing cuter than a baby in a bunny costume. It's pretty much what Easter was made for (well, that and chocolate for breakfast), and I'm glad to see that there are at least some celebrities out there who took advantage of the holiday and dressed their little ones up in the most adorable little Easter rabbit outfits ever. Nick Lachey and Vanessa Minnillo's son Camden rocked a furry tail, Katy Perry's baby cousin went for the classic rabbit ear headband, and Snooki's son Lorenzo was head-to-toe snuggle bunny.

And what's a sacred holy holiday without a little friendly competition?

I love Easter for a lot of reasons, but one big one is because in my family we traditionally eat ham. It's tasty and makes for some great leftovers, but most importantly -- it's so easy!

Unlike Thanksgiving and that tiresome turkey, ham is a snap. If you buy a pre-baked one, then it's almost fool-proof. Of course, some hams are better than others, and I believe that all comes down to the glaze. I love this one I've used over the years that's a simple mixture of mustard, sugar, and honey. It's got just the right amount of sweetness to match the salt, and it will fly off your platter.

Big plans for the weekend? Dyeing eggs, are you? Slaughtering a lamb out back? Praising the good Lord on high? If you have the time, try to find 30 minutes to make this amazing rainbow ring Easter cake. It'll look so cute, colorful, and festive on your kitchen table. Plus, it's not that hard to pull off. Yes, even you can do it, without divine intervention, promise.

One of my favorite things about Easter is the succulent lamb roast I always make. Leg of lamb is so rich and luscious on its own that you hardly have to do anything with it. But a little bit of rosemary and garlic makes it even better. Here's a roast leg of lamb recipe that's a snap to prepare and will leave you with plenty of time for egg hunts and everything else you love doing on Easter.

When you buy your lamb, just make sure the aitchbone is removed (it usually is). The butcher can do this for you. Or -- just buy a boneless cut and roast for about 30 minutes to an hour less. And remember, it's important to take your lamb out of the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before roasting.

This Easter season, no fewer than ONE BILLION PEEPS will be "hatched." I know. Pretty freakin’ awesome, and a great way to celebrate Peeps' 60th birthday, isn't it? That's six decades of those strange, colorful creations that appear at this time of year.

Peeps, cute though they may be, have a bad rep as far as culinary trends go. "They taste like crap!" declared a colleague of mine. But I have a confession to make ...

I'm never quite on top of things with the holidays, and it wasn't until this week that I suddenly realized that Easter's right around the corner and the kids might want to dye some eggs. No big deal, I thought, I'll just pick up one of those PAAS® kits when I buy groceries tonight. My mind drifted to nostalgic memories of watching the tablets fizz and billow colors before using that flimsy bent metal wire to carefully dip my eggs, then marveling over the tinted results (while simultaneously reeling from the vinegar smell).

Well, as it turns out, those basic egg-dyeing kits aren't quite so easy to find anymore. Somewhere along the line, someone decided a box of dye tablets, a wire, and a cardboard "drying rack" weren't GOOD enough. Because when I went to find that good old PAAS® box I remembered, what I found was an endcap of Easter INSANITY.

Easter is less than a week away, people, and if you haven't yet found the perfect dessert to commemorate this oh so sacred holiday, please, look no further -- these adorable Easter bunny cupcakes are to die (and rise again) for. Not only are they super cute, they are super easy, too. So easy, in fact, you can make the kids do all the work. A day of rest for you doesn't sound so bad, does it?

It's almost time for Easter, and you know what that means? Yes, it is time to make an Easter bunny cake! They're easier to make than they look. You don't need a special bunny-shaped pan, just two round cake pans. And you can use just about any cake batter, though I don't recommend red velvet because some kids may find that a little disturbing. A good vanilla, lemon, or yellow cake batter is perfect. Best of all, once you've assembled and frosted the cake, your kids will have fun decorating it with you.