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Hosting this year's get-together? Our Easter dinner menus and recipes are here to help. Get nostalgic with traditional Easter dinners like brown-sugar ham or start fresh with all new ideas for Easter dinner. (Spicy seared scallops, anyone?). Each menu features Easter side dish recipes and delectable spring desserts. Now hop to it and get planning!

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Garlic- and Pineapple-Glazed Ham

Garlic Pineapple Glazed Ham
Credit: Kritsada Panichgul
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Hawaiian pizza lovers will be all over this new take on Easter ham. Top it with pineapple, honey, and garlic for the best ham your Easter buffet menu has ever seen.

Complete Your Easter Menu:

  • Two-Pea Soup
  • Coconut-Raspberry Flan

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Panko-Crusted Beef Roast with Hasselback Zucchini

Panko-Crusted Beef Roast Hasselback Zucchini
Credit: Jacob Fox
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Tangy homemade mustard makes all the difference in this fennel- and panko-crusted roast. Bonus: If you dig hasselback potatoes, you'll love this fun take made with in-season zucchini.

Complete Your Easter Roast Beef Menu:

  • Spicy Fruit Salad
  • Lemon-Lavender Cookies

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Orange-Roasted Chicken

Orange-Roasted Chicken
Credit: Andy Lyons
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Dress your usual Easter chicken recipe in its new Sunday best: bacon! Our secret vinaigrette gives it a sweet-and-savory finish while orange slices and sage leaves make it extra photo-worthy.

Complete Your Easter Chicken Menu:

  • Easter Rainbow Salad
  • Pressure Cooker Chocolate-Cherry Bread Pudding

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Steamed Crab Legs

Steamed Crab Legs Butter Dipping Sauce Lemons
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What's better than fresh crab legs dunked in butter? This recipe feels fancy but comes without the typical holiday hassle. All you need is just four ingredients and 15 minutes, and dinner is served!

Complete Your Easter Seafood Menu:

  • Potatoes Stuffed with Roasted Veggies
  • Easter Dirt Cake

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Sunday Brisket and Potatoes

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Credit: Andy Lyons
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Easter slow cooker recipes make prep a breeze! Get this timeless brisket going with the help of Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and vinegar. Even better, you can toss your root veggies directly in the slow cooker, too!

Complete Your Easter Brisket Menu:

  • Heirloom Tomato and Burrata Salad
  • Strawberry Shortcake Parfaits

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Pan-Roasted Pork Chops with Lemon-Caper Sauce

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Credit: Jason Donnelly
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The buttery lemon-caper sauce is everything when it comes to perfecting these pan-roasted Easter chops. A little bit of brown sugar gives them an unexpected sweetness. One of our tastiest Easter recipe ideas yet!

Complete Your Easter Menu:

  • Citrus Couscous Salad
  • Tiramisu Chocolate Marble Cake

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Lemon-Roasted Tuna and Asparagus

Lemon-Roasted Tuna Asparagus
Credit: Jacob Fox
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Looking for healthy Easter recipes? Drizzle tuna steaks in olive oil and a squeeze of lemon then pop in the oven alongside asparagus for two delicious Easter menu ideas in one.

Complete Your Easter Menu:

  • Roasted Berries and Grapes
  • Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Mascarpone Frosting

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Pan-Seared Five-Spice Scallops

Pan-Seared Five-Spice Scallops
Credit: Andy Lyons
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Seafood lovers joining the table? Surprise them with fresh scallops! Thanks to a plethora of spices and a shaking of cayenne pepper, these scallops are hot!

Complete Your Easter Menu:

  • Rose, Raspberry, and Pistachio Salad
  • Moscow Mule Cupcakes

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Berry Crisp Spiral Ham

Berry Crisp Spiral Ham
Credit: Chia Chong
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Our stunning Easter ham recipe is not only scrumptious but also surprisingly easy. The sweet yet spicy honey-glazed ham has just five ingredients and features the tantalizing mix of jalapeño and raspberries.

Complete Your Easter Menu:

  • Tricolor Glazed Carrots
  • Garden-Theme Cupcakes

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Roast Duck with Blackberry-Orange Sauce

Roast Duck Blackberry-Orange Sauce
Credit: Andy Lyons
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Rich and tender roast duck makes the perfect choice for this year's traditional Easter dinner menu, especially when prepared with our mouthwatering blackberry-citrus sauce. Bonus: The leftover duck fat makes the roasted veggie side dish taste great.

Complete Your Easter Duck Menu:

  • Roasted Vegetables and Chickpeas
  • Citrus Olive Oil Shortcake

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Artichoke Flatbread

Artichoke Flatbread
Credit: Andy Lyons
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Vegetarians will love our Easter flatbread that takes advantage of in-season artichokes and bright veggies. Top it off with a sprinkling of garlic-herb goat cheese for an unexpectedly bold flavor.

Complete Your Vegetarian Easter Menu:

  • Farro and Fruit Salad
  • Berries and Cream Tart

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Cherry-Stuffed Ham

Cherry-Stuffed Ham
Credit: Peter Krumhardt
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Tart cherries and peach preserves combine to make a sweet and fruity filling for our stuffed Easter ham. Best of all, the Easter menu recipe requires just five ingredients!

Complete Your Easter Menu:

  • Asparagus with Lemon Sauce
  • Best-Ever Vanilla Pudding

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Lamb Chops with Blackberry Chutney

Lamb Chops Blackberry-Pear Chutney
Credit: Karla Conrad
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Fresh pears and blackberries take on an incredible layer of depth when flavored with green onions and cloves in the chutney for this Easter lamb recipe. And with a topping this delicious, you won't need to worry about loads of seasoning on the chops themselves.

Complete Your Easter Menu:

  • Garlic Potato Rolls
  • Rhubarb Chess Pie

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Stuffed Spiral Ham

Stuffed Spiral Ham on serving plate oranges greenery
Credit: Jacob Fox
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It may look over-the-top elegant, but a baked spiral ham is a snap to prepare. Layers of sliced citrus, garlic, and fresh herbs make this a showstopping Easter ham your entire family will love.

Complete Your Easter Ham Menu:

  • Broccoli & Cheese Air-Fried Baked Potatoes
  • Frosty S'mores Bars

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Brisket with Ginger, Orange Peel, and Tomato

Brisket Ginger, Orange Peel, Tomato
Credit: Andy Lyons
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Set your Easter dinner table with a ginger-and-citrus beef brisket. Oranges and lemons add major brightness to the rich holiday dish.

Complete Your Easter Menu:

  • Hasselback Potatoes with Seasoned Bread Crumbs
  • Snickerdoodle Custard Pie

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Broccoli and Tempeh Quinoa Salad

bowl of Broccoli and Tempeh Quinoa Salad with lime wedges and wooden spoon on side
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This colorful salad will be the star of your vegan Easter menu. Prep the quinoa ahead of time so you'll just need to cook the veggies and tempeh the day of serving. Serve the salad with fresh lime wedges and a sprinkle of salted peanuts.

Complete Your Vegan Easter Menu:

  • Vegan Ice Cream
  • Raspberry-Prosecco Cocktail

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Lemon-Thyme Split-Roasted Turkey

Lemon thyme split roasted turkey
Credit: Andy Lyons
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A classic flavor pairing, such as lemon and thyme, makes roast turkey taste extra holiday-worthy. And by split-roasting the Easter dinner recipe, you're saving time over other methods for cooking turkey.

Complete Your Easter Turkey Menu:

  • Browned Butter Fennel Gratin
  • Strawberry and Rhubarb with Cheesecake Cream

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Garlicky Roasted Lamb with Potatoes

Garlicky Roasted Lambs Potatoes
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Our French-inspired roasted lamb is perfect for this year's Easter dinner. Not only is it juicy and tender on the inside, but a mix of garlic and herbs adds bold flavor to every bite. Pair it with potatoes for one of our favorite Easter potato recipes.

Complete Your Easter Roast Menu:

  • Roasted Cauliflower Steaks
  • Mother Hen and Chicks Cake

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Ham with Five-Spice Cherry Sauce

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Top off your Easter ham with a cherry glaze for a fruity twist on classic Easter dinner. All you need is tart cherries, pineapple juice, dry mustard, and five-spice powder.

Complete Your Easter Ham Menu:

  • Creamy Rosemary Mashed Potatoes
  • Marbled Easter Egg Truffles

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Coffee-Crusted Beef Tenderloin

Coffee-Crusted Beef Tenderloin
Credit: Andy Lyons
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We can't get enough of the java-inspired rub on this mouthwatering beef tenderloin. Ground coffee, brown sugar, and garlic powder turn it into one of our favorite Easter dinner ideas.

Complete Your Easter Menu:

  • Buttermilk-Sage Dinner Rolls
  • Banana Rum Trifle

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Farro, Cherry Tomato, and Asparagus Casserole

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This beautiful casserole is one of our favorite vegetarian Easter recipes, boasting seasonal asparagus, nutrient-rich farro, and bold Asiago cheese. Prepare with vegetable broth in place of chicken broth to make it meat-free.

Complete Your Easter Menu:

  • Double-Cheddar Biscuits
  • Ginger-Orange Cheesecake

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Peppercorn-Crusted Ham

Peppercorn-Crusted Ham
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Our peppercorn-crusted Easter ham is extra flavorful thanks to our apricot-mustard glaze. Even better, each serving of the tender, juicy meat rings in at under 300 calories.

Complete Your Easter Menu:

  • Flash-Braised Vegetable Medley
  • Malted Vanilla Cake

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Herb-Crusted Rack of Lamb with Roasted Radishes and Orange Vinaigrette

Herb-Crusted Rack Lamb with Roasted Radishes Orange Vinaigrette
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A splash of orange juice, a drizzle of honey, and a few scoops of tangy Dijon-style mustard create a surprisingly sweet sauce for this rich rack of lamb.

Complete Your Easter Menu:

  • Collard Greens with Lemon, Farro, and Feta
  • Carrot-Raisin Bars

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Short Ribs with Black Barley and Mushrooms

Short Ribs Black Barley Mushrooms
Credit: Andy Lyons
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When cooked slowly with velvety short ribs and mushrooms, chewy black barley turns into a delicious risotto-like Easter side dish. It's worth the wait!

Complete Your Easter Menu:

  • Garlic-Roasted Asparagus
  • Blackberry-Swirl Pie

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Spice-Rubbed Ham with Apple-Maple Sauce

Spice-Rubbed Ham with Apple-Maple Sauce
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Easter ham doesn't get much sweeter than this, thanks to our addicting blend of apple cider and pure maple syrup. A savory spice rub balances the flavors.

Complete Your Easter Menu:

  • Potato Salad with Sausage and Grainy Mustard Dressing
  • Carrot Cake

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Honey Roast Chicken with Spring Peas and Shallots

chicken honey peas shallots
Credit: Andy Lyons
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A light champagne-and-honey sauce gives this impressive Easter chicken recipe a gorgeous bronze glaze. Balance the sweetness of the honey with a few lemon slices added during the last few minutes of roasting.

Complete Your Easter Menu:

  • Blue Cheese Garlic Mashed Potatoes
  • Cute Easter Nest Cupcakes

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Beef Tenderloin with Parmesan-Herb Stuffing

Beef Tenderloin with Parmesan-Herb Stuffing
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Sink your teeth into a juicy forkful of shallot-stuffed steak this Easter Sunday. We use a plethora of savory seasonings, such as rosemary, thyme, and garlic, to make this Easter dinner.

Complete Your Easter Menu:

  • Green Beans with Olive Dressing
  • Easy Easter Bunny Bites

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Warm Salad with Lamb Chops and Mediterranean Dressing

Warm Salad Lamb Chops and Mediterranean Dressing
Credit: Jason Donnelly
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Juicy red and yellow cherry and grape tomatoes give this Easter salad recipe a burst of freshness. Toss everything together in our savory Mediterranean dressing for a zippy finish.

Complete Your Easter Menu:

  • Butternut Squash and Carrot Soup
  • Lemon Meringue Tarts

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Pineapple-Glazed Ham

Pineapple-Glazed Ham
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Make an easy Easter dinner that's both delicious and simple. Just follow our three-step process, and you'll have a pretty pineapple ham in no time.

Complete Your Easter Menu:

  • Mashed Potato Veggie Strata
  • Lemon-Berry Pudding Cake

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Holiday Rib Roast with Grain Mustard Sauce

Holiday Rib Roast with Grain Mustard Sauce
Credit: Andy Lyons
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You're looking at one of our favorite Easter dinner ideas. When it comes to a rich roast, it's all about the au jus. Adding a splash or two of white wine during cooking will help soak up each and every savory flavor featured in our garlic-infused herb sauce.

Complete Your Easter Menu:

  • Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Apple and Pancetta
  • Lemon Velvet Cream Pie

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Pork Loin with Parsnips and Pears

Pork Loin with Parsnips and Pears
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A splash of Worcestershire sauce and a bit of pear nectar create a sweet-and-savory glaze for this fruit- and veggie-filled pork dinner. A few simple sides complete this Easter dinner idea.

Complete Your Easter Menu:

  • Butterhorn Dinner Rolls
  • Yellow Cake with Salted Chocolate Ganache

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Cauliflower Steaks

Cauliflower Steaks with Hazelnuts & Browned Butter
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Creating a main dish-worthy cauliflower steak is all in how you slice it. Instead of removing the core, you'll want to cut the cauliflower from top to bottom to create thick slices. You should get about six slices from a large cauliflower. Cook them until caramelized and top with a buttery hazelnut sauce.

Complete Your Vegetarian Easter Menu:

  • Julienned Snow Peas, Celery and Radish Salad
  • Garlic and Herb Swirl Bread

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Brown Sugar- and Whiskey- Glazed Ham

Brown-Sugar- and Whiskey-Glazed Ham
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This brown sugar ham is packed with flavor thanks to a sweet cola and whiskey glaze. Serve alongside classic cheesy scalloped potatoes and glazed carrots.

Complete Your Easter Menu:

  • Three-Cheese Scalloped Potatoes
  • Lemon-Lavender-Poppy Seed Cake

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Lamb Shanks with Barley

Lamb Shanks Barley
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These braised lamb shanks are the perfect Easter dinner menu idea. Plus they're made in the slow cooker ($25, Target) and help make dinner prep all the more easy!  

Complete Your Easter Menu:

  • Kale, Fennel, and Roasted Delicata Salad
  • Almond Cookie Carrots

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Herb-Roasted Chicken

Herb-Roasted Chicken
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The whole family will love this herb-roasted chicken. Serve it up with a quick Italian Easter bread recipe and green bean casserole for an easy Easter dinner menu.

Complete Your Easter Menu:

  • Green Bean Casserole
  • Italian Bread
  • Neapolitan Marshmallow Treats

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Roasted Leg of Lamb

Roasted Leg Lamb
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Learn how to intensify the deep, rich flavor of lamb in one simple step: roasting! It's the perfect way to serve lamb this Easter. Round our your leg of lamb Easter dinner menu with a new take on salad and donut holes made in the air fyer!

Complete Your Easter Lamb Menu:

  • Grilled Radicchio with Cheese
  • Cinnamon Air-Fried Donut Holes

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Flank Steak Tagliata with Arugula and Parmesan

Flank Steak Tagliata with Arugula and Parmesan
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This juicy flank steak is seasoned with garlic, rosemary, and black pepper. Serve the beef Easter dinner with a fresh arugula salad, shaved Parmesan cheese, and blistered cherry tomatoes. A squeeze of grilled lemon gives the dish bright flavor.

Complete Your Easter Steak Menu:

  • Everyday Artisan Bread
  • Gluten-Free Key Lime Pie

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    14 of 37 Stuffed Spiral Ham
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    21 of 37 Farro, Cherry Tomato, and Asparagus Casserole
    22 of 37 Peppercorn-Crusted Ham
    23 of 37 Herb-Crusted Rack of Lamb with Roasted Radishes and Orange Vinaigrette
    24 of 37 Short Ribs with Black Barley and Mushrooms
    25 of 37 Spice-Rubbed Ham with Apple-Maple Sauce
    26 of 37 Honey Roast Chicken with Spring Peas and Shallots
    27 of 37 Beef Tenderloin with Parmesan-Herb Stuffing
    28 of 37 Warm Salad with Lamb Chops and Mediterranean Dressing
    29 of 37 Pineapple-Glazed Ham
    30 of 37 Holiday Rib Roast with Grain Mustard Sauce
    31 of 37 Pork Loin with Parsnips and Pears
    32 of 37 Cauliflower Steaks
    33 of 37 Brown Sugar- and Whiskey- Glazed Ham
    34 of 37 Lamb Shanks with Barley
    35 of 37 Herb-Roasted Chicken
    36 of 37 Roasted Leg of Lamb
    37 of 37 Flank Steak Tagliata with Arugula and Parmesan

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