Whether you're looking for traditional recipes or something more casual, we've got you covered.
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:
- Easter Appetizers to Serve a Crowd
- Best Easter Cake Ideas
- Easter Side Dishes to Complete Any Menu
- Cocktails for Easter Brunch
1
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.
2
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.
3
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.
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4
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.
5
Easter Bunny Cake
This easy and fun cake is a snap to decorate!
Get the recipe for Easter Bunny Cake.
6
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.
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7
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.
8
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.
9
Easter Nest Cupcakes
These Easter cupcakes are topped with our favorite chocolate eggs, making them a hit with adults and kids.
Get the recipe for Easter Nest Cupcakes.
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10
Easter Bunny Champagne Garnish
Add some bling to your cocktail coupes with an oh-so-cute strawberry bunny. Use it for a Champagne toast or to garnish sparkling cider.
To make: Cut very small rabbit ears from watercolor paper. Use a pink colored pencil to fill in the pink interior of the ear. Cut the top 1/4 to 1/3 off a strawberry. Thinly slice, discarding (aka eating) the outer pieces so that you are left with a piece that is flat on both sides. Use a paring knife to cut two small slits in the top of the berry, on either side of the point; insert the ears. Cut a small slit in the center of the bottom of the berry, slide onto the rim of the glass.
11
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.
12
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.
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13
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.
14
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.
15
Chocolate Mini Easter Egg Cookies
Add these to any dessert buffet and they will be the first thing to disappear!
Get the recipe for Chocolate Mini Easter Egg Cookies.
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16
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.
17
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.
18
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.
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19
Spring Gin Flip
Welcome Easter dinner guests with this relaxing, flavorful, chamomile-infused cocktail.
Get the recipe for Spring Gin Flip.
20
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.
