45 Easter Dinner Ideas Recipe Roundup

Easter dinner is a special time to gather with loved ones and enjoy delicious food. In this recipe roundup, we’ve put together inspired menu ideas, covering everything from the main dish to start your meal, appetizers and side dishes, and desserts to finish off with a sweet touch. Whether you’re looking for traditional dishes or something new, we’ve got you covered.

At our house, Easter dinner celebrates the hope of Christ and the essence of spring renewal. May you be blessed and filled with peace as you gather with those you love most.

Main Dishes and Entrées

Grilled lamb, slow cooker ham, roasted tri-tip, and seafood ideas to wow and please the crowd!

Grilled Lamb Loin Chops

Lamb loin chops grilled until medium-rare and served with Bearnaise sauce.

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Oven Roasted Tri-Tip

Tri-tip roast cooked in the oven to medium-rare with deep savory flavor and a hint of smoky spice.

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Roast Leg of Lamb

Whether you’re a longtime lamb lover or a newbie, this classic roast leg of lamb recipe will delight. Marinate the lamb in a citrus rosemary marinade, sear it on the outside, and slow-roast until tender.

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Slow Cooker Spiral Ham with Honey Mustard Glaze

A slow cooker spiral ham with an amazing honey mustard glaze.

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Veal Chop Saltimbocca

Savory prosciutto brings out the best in veal resting in a lemony sauce. So good it cannot “jump in the mouth” fast enough!

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Spaghetti Al Farouk

The sauce is rich, spicy, and earthy; the seafood is briny and sweet.

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Appetizers & Light Snacks

Savory, light nibbles to keep the family from complaining while they wait for the main event! (You know what I mean.)

Easy Hummus with Canned Chickpeas and Tahini

Silky-smooth hummus with lemon and garlic topped with olive oil and paprika.

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Creamy Miso-Yogurt Dipping Sauce

A uniquely savory, tangy, dip for veggie trays or dressing salads.

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Pear and Goat Cheese Appetizer

Fresh pear and creamy goat cheese bring a tangy-sweet balance of flavor when garnished with honey and balsamic for a simple, elegant appetizer.

Bacon-Wrapped Dates with Herbed Goat Cheese

Savory herbed cheese stuffed inside sweet dates and wrapped with bacon for a uniquely sweet, savory, smoky appetizer.

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Rosemary Mixed Nuts

Rosemary Mixed Nuts with Cranberries

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Side Dishes

These side dishes are savor-worthy and complement your main dish beautifully! The sumac-roasted carrots can even be a vegetarian main dish.

Roasted Asparagus 3 Ways

Roasting asparagus takes less than 10 minutes and we show you three ways to add delicious garnishes.

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Savory Sweet Potatoes with Blue Cheese and Crispy Prosciutto

Herb-seasoned sweet potatoes roasted and topped with blue cheese and crispy prosciutto for a slightly sweet, tangy, smoky side dish. 

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Green Bean Almondine with Prosciutto

Fresh, tender green beans, seared shallots, crunchy toasted almonds, and irresistibly crisp prosciutto make the best almondine anywhere!

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Roasted Vegetable Medley with Rosemary and Thyme

A medley of vegetables and mushrooms oven-roasted with herbs and crushed red pepper for a simple and tasty side dish.

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Broccoli-Cauliflower Gratin

Broccoli and cauliflower cradled in a Brie and cheddar cheese sauce and topped with panko bread crumbs for a creamy-crunchy vegetable side dish.

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Sumac Roasted Carrots

Citrusy sumac and herbaceous za’atar roasted carrots with crunchy toasted pecans and a creamy tahini-yogurt sauce.

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Spinach-Strawberry Salad

A fresh Spinach Strawberry Salad with Maple Candied Walnuts is one of the easiest ways to invite the spring season inside.

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Quinoa Vegetable Pilaf

Sautéed zucchini and red pepper tossed in tender quinoa. A light, complete meal or all-in-one side dish any night of the week.

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Brown Butter & Hazelnut Green Beans

Al dente fresh green beans with toasted hazelnuts in brown butter with flecks of creamy goat cheese.

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Tuscan Roasted Broccoli with Parmesan, Lemon, and Pistachios

Roasted broccoli and garlic tossed with fresh lemon, savory Parmesan, crushed red pepper, and pistachio nuts.

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Skillet Roasted Cauliflower Mash

Skillet roasted cauliflower mashed with parmesan and goat cheese for a delicious and nutritious alternative to mashed potatoes.

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Crunchy Fennel-Apple Slaw

A bright, slightly apple-sweet slaw with earthy notes of celery and fennel.

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Classic Caesar Salad with Homemade Dressing

Classic romaine lettuce dressed with a quick, 2-minute creamy Caesar dressing highlighting savory anchovy, lemon and Parmesan.

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Citrus Salad with Maple Candied Walnuts and Orange-Dijon Dressing

A bright, beautiful salad featuring ruby grapefruit and Cara Cara oranges tossed with kale, sliced fennel, pomegranate, and candied walnuts.

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Vegetable Tian: Classic Gratin Comfort

Alternating rows of sweet potato, zucchini, butternut and tomato under a delicate cheese topping creates a stunning classic gratin.

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Roasted Butternut Squash with Gochujang Yogurt & Pepitas

Butternut squash roasted with warming spice and garnished with gochujang yogurt and toasted pepitas.

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Roasted Garlic Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Sweet potatoes cooked in butter and cream and mashed with roasted garlic.

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Caprese Panzanella

A delicious twist on Caprese salad made with stale bread, tomatoes, onions and basil dressed in balsamic vinaigrette. 

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Sweet Treats

Fill your dessert table and bless your guests with pies, cakes, ice cream, tarts, crumbles, or delectable cheesecakes.

Creamy Lemon Bars with Shortbread Crust

Velvety creamy lemon bars with a tangy lemon filling over a classic shortbread crust.

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Salted Caramel Apple Tart

Buttery crust and perfectly spiced apples topped with a luxurious salted caramel sauce.

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Cream Cheese Fruit Tart with Almond Crust Recipe [GF]

Luscious cream cheese filling spread over an almond crust, topped with fresh fruit and a tangy citrus glaze.

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Grilled Strawberry Semifreddo with Pistachios & Balsamic

Grilling strawberries brings a deep, sweet flavor to this impressive ice cream dessert. All the creaminess of ice cream without hassle of using a machine.

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New York-Style Cheesecake with Blueberry Topping

Rich, creamy cheesecake with a graham cracker crust topped with blueberry sauce. This luxurious cheesecake recipe has a rich, dense texture, perfect for special occasions.

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Key Lime Cheesecake

This silky, citrus-kissed dessert is everything you imagine a Key Lime Cheesecake should be—tangy, dulcet, velvety, and refreshing—perfect for warm summer evenings.

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Easy Fresh Berry Crumble with Orange Cream

Fresh berries under a gluten-free crumble topped with orange cream.

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Strawberry Shortcake Cake

It’s a spin on strawberry shortcake, but the cake is, well, cake—not the biscuit-like disc in the classic strawberry shortcake recipe.

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Lazy Mary’s Lemon Tart [Gluten-Free]

People who taste this smooth, fragrant tart won’t believe that it contains a whole lemon, rind and all.

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Orange Ginger Tea Cake: Gluten & Grain Free

Bits of crystallized ginger are the highlight in almost every bite against a backdrop of fragrant orange and hints of cardamom.

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Ghirardelli Grand Fudge Cake

Rich chocolate cake with chocolate buttercream frosting or pecan caramel frosting.

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Cheesecake Strawberries with Chocolate Accents

Juicy, ripe strawberries dressed in cheesecake, graham cracker and chocolate create a memorable party dessert.

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Coconut Vanilla Bean Sorbet

Creamy, dreamy coconut frozen dessert with hints of vanilla bean.

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Homemade Lemon Ice Cream for True Lemon Lovers

Tangy, creamy, lemony dessert perfect for the most discriminating lemon lover.

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Easter Fun for All Ages

10 Uber-Creative Easter Egg Decorating Ideas for KIDS of ALL Ages

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