Our Absolute Favorite Easter Dinner Recipes

An easy centerpiece for your Easter dinner, spiral ham gets a simple glaze before baking and is pre-sliced, making serving at the table more streamlined. 

In addition to being dramatic and delicious, this salmon recipe is also straightforward to make and simply perfect for Easter dinner. Grated red beet gives the fish a deep purple-red hue while fresh dill and horseradish bring intense flavor.

For all those who think it's not Easter dinner without a stellar lamb entrée, this is our go-to when we want a real showstopper. Two racks of lamb are rubbed with an earthy spice mixture made from ground coriander, lemon zest, garlic, and thyme.

Celebrate Easter with this spectacular ham recipe, which is glazed with a sweet combination of pomegranate molasses and brown sugar.

In this easy recipe that's just right for Easter dinner, bottom round is rubbed with a combination of chopped garlic and Dijon mustard before being roasted on a bed of shallots.

Whether you serve it as a side dish or a vegetarian main, this spring pasta recipe is so apt for Easter. The sauce is made with a combination of mascarpone cheese, the zest and juice of a lemon, and Pecorino Romano cheese.

If you want to serve turkey for Easter dinner, try this recipe: The turkey is roasted with a herb mixture made from crushed bay leaves, rosemary, lemon zest, and plenty of garlic.

Ham is always a showstopping main course for Easter dinner. Here, we dressed it up with a spice rub made with fennel seeds, coriander seeds, and whole black peppercorns.

A pungent cream sauce made with creme fraîche, freshly grated horseradish, thyme leaves, and chopped shallot just might be the ultimate pairing with baked ham.

While a classic beef stew might seem too hearty for spring, this lightened up version is just right for your Easter diiner. It's packed with chickpeas, carrots, red bell pepper, and berbere seasoning (an Ethiopian spice blend made from ginger, cinnamon, turmeric, and cardamom).

If you're hosting a smaller Easter dinner, consider making lamb loin chops instead of the usual crown roast. This recipe comes together in just over an hour and serves four.

Cozy up with a super creamy, satisfying bowl of risotto for Easter dinner. This recipe calls for saffron which makes the dish feel extra special (and smell extra special, too!).

Instead of the usual mint jelly, make use of garlicky ramps in a flavorful pesto to serve with roasted lamb along with roasted asparagus and spring onions.

Perfect for vegetarians, this rich pasta dish celebrates asparagus and will be a welcome addition to your Easter dinner table. 

There's no need for a centerpiece when you place this honey-baked ham on the table. It's brushed with a couldn't-be-simpler four-ingredient glaze made from honey, Dijon mustard, light brown sugar, and ground cloves before baking.

Our classic turkey recipe for Easter is made with a sweet and sharp glaze featuring fresh orange, garlic, thyme, maple syrup, and Dijon. 

Need Easter dinner ideas for vegetarians? Try this deeply satisfying risotto recipe. Carrot juice adds a vivid orange hue and slightly sweet flavor.

Lamb shoulder, white wine, orange juice, thyme, and garlic come together in this hands-off stew. Let the slow cooker do the work while you focus on setting the Easter table, making appetizers, and mingling with guests.

This classic main course is perfect for Easter. Loaded with fresh carrots, shallots, and potatoes, it's a dish that's sure to please.

Pescatarians will love this tasty Easter dinner idea, which features springtime fresh vegetables asparagus and—the Easter bunny's favorite—carrots.