As Easter approaches, many families look forward to the fun tradition of decorating eggs. While store-bought egg dye kits are convenient, they often contain harsh chemicals and artificial dyes.

I decided to try my hand at natural dyed Easter eggs this year. I pulled food and spices out of the cabinet and fridge and got busy trying different things to see what works and what doesn’t.

The eggs need to soak a few hours at a minimum and overnight for vibrant colors. Christine Chitnis for The New York Times Choose a natural dye Yellow onion skins (3 cups roughly, 8-10 onions), red ...