It's nearly Easter! This surprisingly ancient spring holiday is coming early this year — at the end of March. So you have a little less time to get ready. After decorating eggs and planning some traditional activities, you just have to get ready for the feast. And we have plenty of Easter dinner ideas to help!
If your family tends to make a traditional ham, then we have ideas for that, but 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 deserts, and drinks! Double-check your grocery list before you go shopping. Many grocery stores are closed on Easter, and it's best to avoid a trip if you can!
1
Pineapple-Glazed Ham
It's hard to find a tender ham dish that's easy to make—this one uses only five ingredients! It's easy, flavorful, and perfect for your Easter dinner crowd.
Get the recipe for Pineapple-Glazed Ham.
2
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.
3
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.
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4
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.
5
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.
6
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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7
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.
8
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.
9
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.
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10
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.
11
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.
12
Spring Gin Flip
Welcome Easter dinner guests with this relaxing, flavorful, chamomile-infused co*cktail.
Get the recipe for Spring Gin Flip.
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13
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.
14
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.
15
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.
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16
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.
17
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.
18
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.
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19
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.
20
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.
