Yahoo Lifestyle Looking for Easter Dinner Menu Ideas? These Are Our Tastiest Recipes
Easter is officially here! If you haven't started planning your feast, the time is now. Keep in mind that many grocery stores close their doors on Easter Sunday (March 31 this year), so you'll want to have your shopping list buttoned up in advanced of the spring holiday.
But don't stress! We're here to help you get ready, whether you're hosting the special day or simply looking for a dish to take to someone's house. After decorating eggs and planning some traditional activities, you'll want to make the feast. We have plenty of Easter dinner ideas to help.
This year we have an absolutely delicious take on ham (the most popular Easter dish), with a bourbon-pineapple sauce that guests will want to drizzle over everything. We also have a ton of ideas if you want to switch things up, from delightful fish, to over-the-top beef, chicken, pasta and more. We've also got ideas for every other part of the meal, from appetizers, to side dishes, to desserts, and drinks!
More ideas for your Easter menu:
Brown Sugar-Bourbon-Pineapple-Glazed Ham
This ham recipe is our absolute favorite. We glaze it with our most delectable glaze and roast it until the outside is practically candied and crisp. You won't believe just how good this is.
Get the recipe for Brown Sugar-Bourbon-Pineapple-Glazed Ham.
Roasted Asparagus with Herb-Lemon Vinaigrette
Springy asparagus is a perfect Easter side, and this recipe is exactly what you want: tangy and simple.
Get the recipe for Roasted Asparagus with Herb-Lemon Vinaigrette.
Spring Salad with Pickled Vegetables
This luscious, crunchy, flavorful salad gets a big kick from quick-pickled veggies, but it's the pine nuts and goat cheese that really makes it extra special.
Get the recipe for Spring Salad with Pickled Vegetables.
Date-Carrot Cake
An Easter cake doesn't need to be over-the-top to be tasty. The elegant carrot flowers are enough to let you know this is an ideal way to end a feast.
Get the recipe for Date-Carrot Cake.
Easter Bunny Cake
This easy and fun cake is a snap to decorate!
Get the recipe for Easter Bunny Cake.
Classic Beef Wellington
If you're looking for a centerpiece dish that's more red meat, give this Beef Wellington a try! It's a classic dish that is so rich and delicious you'll wonder why you haven't made it before.
Get the recipe for Classic Beef Wellington.
Creamed Spinach
This easy recipe makes a classic, hard-to-stop-eating side that goes perfectly with almost any Easter dinner!
Get the recipe for Creamed Spinach.
Butter-Braised Cabbage with Cream and Garlic
Cabbage is another can't-miss veggie for the table. We cook it in plenty of cream and garlic, and then top with sesame seeds for just a touch of nutty flavor.
Get the recipe for Butter-Braised Cabbage.
Skillet Angel Biscuits with Spicy Honey Butter
If you prefer your biscuits lighter than air, give this recipe a try.
Get the recipe for Skillet Angel Biscuits with Spicy Honey Butter.
Brussels Sprouts with Bacon Lardons and Chestnuts
Pair this side dish with a honey-baked ham and you'll have the happiest family on Easter weekend.
Get the recipe for Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Chestnuts.
Asiago Cheese Biscuits with Prosciutto
Kick the meal off with ham-biscuits as an appetizer. The only think you have to worry about is everyone saving enough room for the main course!
Get the recipe for Asiago Cheese Biscuits with Prosciutto.
Rhubarb Custard Pie
Spring is peak rhubarb season. This tart-sweet custard pie is the perfect way to cap off the feast!
Get the recipe for Rhubarb Custard Pie.
Baked Halibut with Snap Pea and Toasted Sesame Gremolata
If you've got a small gathering for Easter this year, this recipe needs to be on the menu! A mild topping of chopped snap peas, garlic, lemon zest, and toast sesame adds just enough flavor without getting in the way of the fish.
Get the recipe for Baked Halibut with Snap Pea and Toasted Sesame Gremolata.
Strawberry-Lemonade Angel Pie
This classic mid-century American dessert is, as Jocelyn Delk Adams puts it, "like a reverse lemon meringue pie." Instead of a traditional crust, the sweet meringue, baked until crispy, takes its place. This makes it exceedingly light and sweet—and also gluten-free!
Get the recipe for Strawberry-Lemonade Angel Pie.
Salt-Cured Egg Yolks over Steamed Asparagus
Want to really wow guests? Spend a couple minutes the weekend before Easter prepping egg yolks to cure, then grate them over fresh asparagus. It's both striking and delicious!
Get the recipe for Salt-Cured Egg Yolks over Steamed Asparagus.
Spring Gin Flip
Welcome Easter dinner guests with this relaxing, flavorful, chamomile-infused cocktail.
Get the recipe for Spring Gin Flip.
Chicken and Snap Pea Pasta with Creamy Garlic-Basil Sauce
If you're looking for a fast, vegetarian pasta dish to serve for Easter, then look no further. Snap peas and fresh basil flavor an easy white sauce in this tasty, 20-minute dish that's also a keeper for weeknight dinners.
Get the recipe for Chicken and Snap Pea Pasta with Creamy Garlic-Basil Sauce.
Spring Crudités Board with White Bean-and-Pea Dip
Set out this gorgeous Easter appetizer for folks to munch on before dinner. This vegetarian Easter dish pairs a savory dip with your wildest assortment of crunchy veg!
Get the recipe for White Bean-and-Pea Dip.
Braised Turkey Wings
Spend any time as a guest in that part of the South Carolina coast known as the Lowcountry, and it's a good bet that you'll be served up a pile of braised turkey wings. Though good for any celebration, they're never missing at an Easter dinner.
Get the recipe for Braised Turkey Wings.
Salmon Patties
Seafood is never out of place at an Easter dinner. These kid-friendly patties are elegant, easy to make, and absolutely delicious.
Get the recipe for Salmon Patties.
Stewed Okra and Tomatoes
This Lowcountry Gullah-style vegetarian side keeps the okra flavor up front, and is lighter than the roux-based gumbos you would see in more Cajun areas.
Get the recipe for Stewed Okra and Tomatoes.
Instant Pot Lima Beans
Fresh or frozen, lima beans take on a ton of flavor from smoked pork, fresh garlic, and a little onion powder. A pressure cooker gives them that slow-cooked flavor in a fraction of the time, making this a great option for a vegetarian side dish.
Get the recipe for Instant Pot Lima Beans.
Baked Deviled Crab
This elegant seafood dish makes a tasty Easter side dish or appetizer. You can use whole crabs and serve it in their shells, or get foil or glass crab shells to serve it in.
Get the recipe for Baked Deviled Crab.
Easter Bread
Braided and studded with dyed eggs, this traditional Easter centerpiece is a must-have addition to the dinner table.
Get the recipe for Easter Bread.
Shaved Asparagus and Parmesan Salad with Raisins
Feel free to add as much shaved Parmesan cheese to this tangy Easter salad as you please—everyone will thank you.
Get the recipe for Shaved Asparagus and Parmesan Salad.
Beef Tenderloin with Roasted Cauliflower Salad
Want a unique Easter main dish that's sure to please your guests? This juicy beef tenderloin is brightened by a tangy cauliflower-pomegranate salad that is sure to satisfy any crowd.
Get the recipe for Beef Tenderloin with Roasted Cauliflower Salad.
Spring Pasta with Salmon, Peas, and Dill
Make a delicious pasta dish for Easter dinner that evokes spring flavors. You could use it as a side dish or the main course.
Get the recipe for Spring Pasta.
Butterflied Leg of Lamb with Root Vegetables
Seasoned with garlic and marinated for up to a day in advance, this flavorful centerpiece is a surefire hit for Easter dinner.
Get the recipe for Butterflied Leg of Lamb with Root Vegetables.
Peanut Butter and Candy Egg Blondies
Nothing says Easter more than these colorful blondies stuffed and topped with peanut butter candy eggs.
Get the recipe for Peanut Butter and Candy Egg Blondies.
Citrus-Roasted Salmon
For a lighter take on Easter dinner, this rich, succulent salmon fillet is full of seasonal citrusy goodness, and opulent enough to feel fully festive.
Get the recipe for Citrus-Roasted Salmon.
Horseradish–Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes
Mashed potatoes are a must-have side dish at any feast, even Easter. But the bright, peppery flavor of fresh horseradish takes them to a new level.
Get the recipe for Horseradish–Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes.
Spinach-and-Pine-Nut-Stuffed Leg of Lamb
Looking for a new twist on a traditional Easter meal? Sweet golden raisins and buttery pine nuts are the perfect filling for a boneless leg of lamb!
Get the recipe for Spinach-and-Pine-Nut-Stuffed Leg of Lamb.
Dogwood Punch
Serve this Easter cocktail before, during, or after dinner to keep things refreshing and bubbly!
Get the recipe for Dogwood Punch.
Sliced Radish and Radish Leaf Toasts with Lemon Butter
You can make this finger food for an appetizer or a side to pass around during your Easter feast.
Get the recipe for Radish Leaf Toasts.
Spring Daisy Lemon Layer Cake
We love decorating an Easter cake to celebrate Easter Sunday! This beautiful lemon layer cake is a stunning and delicious way to end dinner.
Get the recipe for Spring Daisy Lemon Layer Cake.
Carrot Patch Cupcakes
Kids and adults alike will be obsessed with these adorable cupcakes that look like a carrot is sprouting out of the ground! They're a fun Easter treat the whole family with enjoy making and devouring.
Get the recipe for Carrot Patch Cupcakes.
Mini Carrot Pot Pies
Make the perfect side dish with these individual and vegetarian pot pies filled with carrots and fresh thyme and parsley.
Get the recipe for Mini Carrot Pot Pies.
Deviled Eggs with Old Bay Shrimp
These creamy deviled eggs, topped with Old Bay seasoning and pickled shrimp, are easy to make and sure to impress.
Get the recipe for Deviled Eggs with Old Bay Shrimp.
Marinated Squash Tart
Thin ribbons of fresh squash and zucchini are marinated and layered on top of a light ricotta and goat cheese spread to make this delectable tart.
Get the recipe for Marinated Squash Tart.
Chamomile-Mascarpone Tart with Fresh Strawberries
This fruit-topped tart is almost too pretty to eat. (Almost!) It's a light and creamy sweet treat your Easter guests are sure to love.
Get the recipe for Chamomile-Mascarpone Tart.
Tomato Salad with Bacon Vinaigrette
For a simple salad that's big on flavor, make this rustic tomato salad with a homemade bacon vinaigrette that's almost too good.
Get the recipe for Tomato Salad with Bacon Vinaigrette.
Seared Salmon, Watercress, and Potato Salad with Olive Dressing
Sorry, grandma: This loaded potato salad is about to be your new favorite version.
Get the recipe for Seared Salmon, Watercress, and Potato Salad.
Spring Bouquet Cocktail
Pink grapefruit juice gives this fruity cocktail its bright, beautiful color. A mini spring bouquet is a fun way to celebrate Easter!
Get the recipe for Spring Bouquet Cocktail.
Lamb Chops with Roasted Potatoes and Radishes
Looking for a traditional Easter recipe that's quick and easy? Believe it or not, these perfectly prepared lamb chops and the entire meal is ready in just 40 minutes.
Get the recipe for Lamb Chops with Roasted Potatoes and Radishes.
Mint Tulip Cocktail
Serve this refreshing drink in adorable floral-adorned glasses for the perfect Easter sipper.
Get the recipe for Mint Tulip Cocktail.
Green Salad with Roasted Carrots and Creamy Tarragon Dressing
Every bunny will be hoppy to munch on this carrot-topped dish.
Get the recipe for Green Salad with Roasted Carrots.
Tulip Cupcakes
No one will be able to resist these festive cupcakes. They're topped with a tiny tulip cookie!
Get the recipe for Tulip Cupcakes.
Prosciutto-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Fennel
Prosciutto wrapped pork? Count us in! Your Easter guests will be beyond impressed with this pork-forward entrée.
Get the recipe for Prosciutto-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin.
Blackberry Jam Cocktails
This fruity concoction comes together in just five minutes. It's delicious and festive cocktail for Easter brunch or dinner!
Get the recipe for Blackberry Jam Cocktails.
Salt-and-Pepper Charred Green Beans
If you're looking for healthy Easter side dishes, we've found the perfect recipe! This simply seasoned side will complement any main meal.
Get the recipe for Salt-and-Pepper Charred Green Beans.
Smashed Buttermilk Potato Salad
Consider upgrading your potato salad recipe for your Easter menu this year! Roasted red pepper, scallions, and fresh thyme pack in plenty of flavor to this creamy potato salad.
Get the recipe for Smashed Buttermilk Potato Salad.
Sweet-and-Smoky Cedar-Planked Salmon
Fire up the grill this Easter! A cedar grilling plank helps give this fish a smoky flavor.
Get the recipe for Sweet-and-Smoky Cedar-Planked Salmon.
Spring Greens Caesar Salad with Pickled Shallot
The perfect side salad does exist! Serve it this Easter, and don't forget the homemade croutons.
Get the recipe for Spring Greens Caesar Salad.
Roasted Brussels Sprouts
These charred Brussels sprouts will even get the kids to eat their vegetables.
Get the recipe for Roasted Brussels Sprouts.
Coriander-Maple Glazed Carrots
The Easter bunny's carrots have gone gourmet with this sweet side.
Get the recipe for Coriander-Maple Glazed Carrots.
Asparagus, Snap Pea, and Radish Salad
Give your greens a hint of cheese—or in this case, a whole block. We'll never say no to a cheesy salad!
Get the recipe for Asparagus, Snap Pea, and Radish Salad.
Tangy Potato Salad
Skip the heavy egg-loaded potato salad and opt for this light, zesty version. It's easy to stir together, which means it's a great option if you've got a lot of food to prepare for Easter dinner.
Get the recipe for Tangy Potato Salad.
Orange-Chamomile Cake
Serve this citrusy cake with a hot cup of tea for the ultimate Easter dessert.
Get the recipe for Orange-Chamomile Cake.
Lamb Chops with Mint Gremolata
You only need five ingredients (plus salt and pepper) for these zesty lamb chops.
Get the recipe for Lamb Chops with Mint Gremolata.
Speckled Malted Coconut Cake
Coconut cakes are perfect for Easter and this one happens to be one of the most popular desserts we've ever made!
Get the recipe for Speckled Malted Coconut Cake.
Creamy Bibb-and-Herb Salad
This simple salad is proof you don't need a lot of ingredients to make a delicious dish. Add it to your Easter dinner menu if you're in need of a quick side!
Get the recipe for Creamy Bibb-and-Herb Salad.
Duke's Lemon Drop Sheet Cake
If there's a better combination than lemon, cream cheese, and cake, we haven't found it yet. Bonus: This sheet cake is perfect for feeding an Easter crowd!
Get the recipe for Duke's Lemon Drop Sheet Cake.
Strawberry-Limeade Cake
Treat your Easter guests to a delicious spring fruit dessert. Strawberry lovers will savor every bite!
Get the recipe for Strawberry-Limeade Cake.
Almond and Poppy Seed Loaf Cake
Things are about to get really exciting for your old loaf pan. If you're looking for a simple Easter dessert without much fuss, this loaf is for you!
Get the recipe for Almond and Poppy Seed Loaf Cake.
Raspberry Pink Velvet Cake
What better way to ring in spring than to celebrate with a cheery pink cake? This one is bursting with raspberry flavor!
Get the recipe for Raspberry Pink Velvet Cake.
Pastry-Wrapped Asparagus with Balsamic Dipping Sauce
This earthy vegetable meets its delicious match in the form of buttery-good puff pastry—turning an iconic side into an easy appetizer.
Get the recipe for Pastry-Wrapped Asparagus.
Pea and Feta Crostini
Smooth ground peas, mint, and feta cheese create a simple, flavorful topping for crostini. And a really delicious appetizer!
Get the recipe for Pea and Feta Crostini.
Strawberry Slab Pie
Like a perfectly wrapped present, this slab pie is almost too pretty to cut into. If you happen to find yourself with a plethora of strawberries this Easter, this pie is the way to go!
Get the recipe for Strawberry Slab Pie.
Carrot Chorizo Blini
These tiny, savory pancakes makes for a delicious Easter appetizer.
Get the recipe for Carrot Chorizo Blini.
Sweet Potato and Cauliflower Salad
We've found the ultimate side dish. Take your side salad to the next level by adding warm, roasted veggies.
Get the recipe for Sweet Potato and Cauliflower Salad.
Snap Pea-and-Lettuce Soup
Looking for a cozy soup to serve this Easter? Combine the soup and salad courses into one delicious bowl.
Get the recipe for Snap Pea-and-Lettuce Soup.
Breaded Pork Cutlet with Avocado Kale Salad
Pork and avocado might be this spring's power couple. They're a dynamic and delicious duo that deserve to be on your Easter menu this year!
Get the recipe for Breaded Pork Cutlet with Avocado Kale Salad.
Salmon and Beets with Yogurt Sauce over Watercress
You can't beet this dish. (Sorry, we couldn't resist.)
Get the recipe for Salmon and Beets with Yogurt Sauce over Watercress.
Pistachio-Lemon Bundt Cake
Get your fork ready because this bundt cake will fly off the Easter dessert table.
Get the recipe for Pistachio-Lemon Bundt Cake.
Mushroom-and-Leek Tart
Need a super quick and easy side you can throw together for Easter guests? Thanks to packaged puff pastry, this fresh springtime tart is super simple to make.
Get the recipe for Mushroom-and-Leek Tart.
Sugar Snap Pea and Radish Salad
This light and refreshing salad is sure to be a crowd pleaser, and is perfect for serving at any springtime gathering.
Get the recipe for Sugar Snap Pea and Radish Salad.
Grilled Artichokes with Harissa-Honey Dip
A little sweet, smoky, and spicy, these simple grilled artichokes make an unexpectedly delicious appetizer or party dish.
Get the recipe for Grilled Artichokes with Harissa-Honey Dip.
Asparagus, Peas, and Tomatoes with Herb Butter
These garden-fresh vegetables are full of flavor. Sautéed lightly in olive oil and garlic then served with homemade herb butter, they're the perfect addition to Easter dinner.
Get the recipe fore Asparagus, Peas, and Tomatoes with Herb Butter.
Rosemary Brioche Rolls
The addition of fresh herbs makes these rich, buttery brioche rolls special. Studded with rosemary and black pepper, and topped with coarse salt, these rolls are fragrant and flavorful.
Get the recipe for Rosemary Brioche Rolls.
Roast Pork Loin with Herb Stuffing
Want to impress your Easter guests and put your cooking skills to work? An aromatic brine of juniper, cardamom, and bay imbues this lean cut with juicy flavor; a breadcrumb filling verges on extravagance.
Get the recipe for Roast Pork Loin with Herb Stuffing.
Haricots Verts with Green Goddess Dressing
Consider this confirmation that you don't need lettuce to concoct a sensational salad! This make-ahead Easter side dish, which includes a creamy dressing, is vibrant with parsley, basil, and dill.
Get the recipe for Haricots Verts with Green Goddess Dressing.
Sliced Radishes with Horseradish-Buttermilk Dip
Radishes dipped in butter is a classic French recipe. This inspired dish takes tradition one step further by replacing the butter with a dip made of zesty horseradish, tangy buttermilk, and fresh green herbs.
Get the recipe for Horseradish-Buttermilk Dip.
Feta and Pea Salad
This quick, tasty spring dish from Jeff Crump, author of Earth to Table: Seasonal Recipes from an Organic Farm, is a great option if you're looking for a recipe that's easy to throw together for Easter weekend.
Get the recipe for Feta and Pea Salad.
Ricotta-Pea Spread
An elegant spring pea dish created by Amanda Freitag, executive chef at the Harrison in New York City.
Get the recipe for Ricotta-Pea Spread.
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