lemon gratins with pork loin, remoulade sauce and spring vegetables

100+ Delicious Easter Dinner Ideas

Easter will be there in a week’s time, so what to put on the table that the whole family will love? To help you with that here’s a collection of 100+ recipes perfect for Easter Dinner Ideas. From classic’s such as ham or lamb to vegetarian or vegan dishes. Sides and casseroles perfect to serve as the main meal.

Traditional Easter Dinner

Ham or lamb are part of the traditional Easter dinner. Ham since it was originally from the meat that got slaughtered in the Fall. This meat was cured during the winter months, by Spring time the last of this cured meat needed to be used. Hence the tradition of ham on Easter Sunday.

Lamb is served with Easter in many countries. The lamb symbolizes Jesus, his purity and goodness, but also his sacrifice. However eating lamb on Easter Sunday was actually already done before Christianity was there, it comes from the first Passover Seder of the Jewish People.

Easter Dinner Menu Ideas: Ham

So further with recipes for a fabulous dinner, here are some excellent ham recipes. From the traditional way to new ways of serving ham.

Kahlua Pineapple Glazed Ham from Delicious Table:

Kahlua Pineapple Glazed Ham elevates party food for holidays and special celebrations. This one takes a tropical island spin on a classic spiral ham. This recipe could start a “new tradition” for Easter dinner, Christmas, holidays, family get-togethers, or even brunch. The heavenly glaze is brushed on both the ham and wedges of pineapple. As it bakes, you get gorgeous fruity, candy, caramelized edges…

Roasted Raspberry Ham Recipe from Ann’s Entitled Life:

Roasted Raspberry Ham
Roasted Raspberry Ham

If you want a unique, flavorful, easy-to-make ham recipe, this roasted raspberry ham recipe is it!

Double Smoked Ham With Orange Honey Glaze from Delicious Table:

Make a twice smoked spiral cut ham just like a smokehouse pit boss. This holiday meal classic has an amazing smoky flavor with an apple cider orange honey glaze! The double smoking of this holiday ham cook is great for Easter dinner, Thanksgiving, Christmas dinner, or anytime during the year. You will save space in your oven for other dishes, and be rewarded with a glorious ham.

Orange Glazed Ham with a Red Wine Twist from Mommy Evolution:

Orange Glazed Ham
Orange Glazed Ham

Elevate your holiday brunch with an Orange Glazed Ham with a Red Wine Twist as the centerpiece for your table. Talk about making a statement!

Brown Sugar and Coke Glazed Baked Ham from When is Dinner?:

This brown sugar and coke glazed ham is the ultimate Easter dinner. Rich in flavor and a meal everyone will love.

More Ham Recipes

2 Easy Fruit-Infused Glazed Ham Recipes from Mommy Evolution:

Glazed Ham
Glazed Ham

Really wow your family and guests this Easter dinner creating a bit of a twist on the traditional with these two easy fruit-infused Glazed Ham Recipes. Whether you prefer a taste of apricot or a mixture of oranges with cranberries, this will be a meal to remember.

Brown Sugar Spiral Ham from Quiche My Grits:

Brown Sugar Spiral Ham
Spiral Ham

Brown Sugar Spiral Ham is a holiday favorite that’s glazed with brown sugar, maple syrup, mustard, apple cider and warm spices. It’s perfect for special occasions like Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas…or any day in between!

How to Cook the Perfect Ham for Easter from Blackberry Babe:

Cooking an Easter Ham is a lifesaver when you’re entertaining, but it makes you look like you totally know what you’re doing in the kitchen!

Instant Pot Spiral Ham Recipe from Eating on a Dime:

Make delicious instant pot ham in minutes thanks to the pressure cooker. The ham is tender and flavorful for a great meal.

Coca Cola Ham from Dinner at the Zoo:

This coca cola ham is a spiral cut ham coated in a coke and brown sugar glaze, then baked to perfection. A 3 ingredient recipe that’s perfect for a special occasion!

Continuing on with the Ham Recipes

Easy Crockpot Spiral Ham Recipe from Eating on a Dime:

Learn how to make Crockpot Spiral Ham Recipe in the slow cooker for an easy and delicious meal idea. Whether you are serving ham for a big holiday dinner or Sunday lunch for your family, this recipe makes it so easy.

Honey Baked Ham Recipe from Dinner at the Zoo:

Honey Baked Ham
Honey Baked Ham

This honey baked ham recipe is a copycat of the super popular Honey Baked Ham Store version.

Honey Glazed Ham from The Art of Food and Wine:

Honey Glazed Ham
Honey Glazed Ham

This delicious spiral-cut ham is coated in a warm honey glaze and baked to perfection. Perfect for any holiday.

Keto Glazed Ham from Low Carb Yum:

Keto Glazed Ham
Keto Glazed Ham

This keto glazed ham is a real treat with all of the classic flavors of traditional glazed ham. It is just the right balance of rich, sweet, and savory.

Copycat Honey Baked Ham from Spend with Pennies:

Copycat Honey Baked Ham
Copycat Honey Baked Ham

Honey baked ham is a juicy spiral cut ham is smothered in a sweet honey glaze. It’s oven-baked until the meat is perfectly tender and the glaze turns sticky and delicious!

Even More Delicious Ham Recipes

Easy and Delicious Instant Pot Ham and Potatoes Recipe from Sustain my Cooking Habit:

Instant Pot Ham with Potatoes
Instant Pot Ham with Potatoes

Looking for a filling yet quick meal idea for the family? This savory instant pot ham recipe with potatoes and carrots is an easy and delicious Easter meal idea.

Glazed Ham for the Holidays from Dinner at the Zoo:

This glazed ham is coated in a sweet brown sugar and honey glaze, then baked until golden brown and caramelized.

Ham Steak with Brown Sugar Glaze from Small Town Woman:

Ham Steak with Honey Mustard Glaze
Ham Steak with Honey Mustard Glaze

This recipe for Ham Steak with Brown Sugar Glaze is a fresh change from the standard grilled fare. The steak is glazed with an easy four-ingredient brown sugar honey mustard sauce that will leave you licking your chops.

Air Fryer Ham from Recipe From A Pantry:

Air Fryer Ham
Ham

Air Fryer Ham is a delicious and really easy recipe to make! Cooking ham in air fryer is a great way to free up that precious oven space during the holidays, and it turns out tender and juicy every time.

Glazed Spiral Ham (In the Oven) from Saporito Kitchen:

Glazed Spiral Ham
Glazed Spiral Ham

This easy glazed spiral ham in the oven is the best recipe for the holidays! Smothered in a sweet and spicy glaze, this baked ham is moist and cooked to perfection.

How To Make A Honey Orange Ham Glaze from On My Kids Plate:

Honey baked hams are delicious and are super popular at the holidays like Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving and other special occasions and this honey orange ham glaze is always a hit. A large ham makes a big feast on a holiday table, and will practically cook itself freeing you up to make your favorite sides.

Ideas for Easter Dinner Menu: Lamb

If you don’t want ham for the main meal, here are a lot of delicious ways to present your lamb.

Juicy Lamb Rump Roast With Rosemary Butter from Rosanna ETC:

Juicy Lamb Rump Roast With Rosemary Butter
Juicy Lamb Rump Roast With Rosemary Butter

A traditional Lamb rump roast with rosemary butter is an ideal centerpiece for Easter dinner!

Leg of Lamb with Apricot Stuffing from Somebody Feed Seb:

Stuffed Leg of Lamb
Stuffed Leg of Lamb

Eating a lamb dish on Easter Sunday is a true tradition! We decided to stuff a boneless leg of lamb with all things we love for our Easter centerpiece! This recipe shows you how to make a small roast that serves three – but if you are cooking for a crowd the recipe can also be easily adjusted.

Slow Cooker Lamb from Daisies & Pie:

Slow Cooker Lamb
Slow Cooker Lamb

Let the slow cooker do the hard work with this super easy, succulent ‘roast’ leg of lamb recipe – delicious centerpiece for the Easter table.

Slow Cooker Lamb Shoulder from The Aussie home cook:

Slow Cooker Lamb Shoulder
Slow Cooker Lamb Shoulder

This slow cooker lamb shoulder super easy. With just five ingredients you can throw it on in the morning for a delicious fuss free meal for Easter Dinner.

Leg of Lamb With Fresh Mint Sauce from What A Girl Eats:

Classic rosemary roasted lamb with fresh mint sauce is perfect for a traditional Easter dinner.

More Lamb Recipes

Garlic Lemon and Thyme Crusted Rack of Lamb from Kitchen Sanctuary:

My Garlic, Lemon and Thyme Crusted Rack of Lamb makes a great centerpiece for Easter Dinner. Plus it’s so quick to cook too!

Sac Kavurma/Tava (Turkish Lamb Saute) from Cooking Gorgeous:

Sac Kavurma
Sac Kavurma

Turkish Lamb Sauté is a simple yet delicious Turkish dish made by sautéing the lamb with onions, peppers, tomatoes and spices over high heat. This delicious and traditional Turkish Lamb sauté recipe is very easy to prepare and is ready in just 40 minutes.

Air Fryer Lamb Chops from Your Home Made Healthy:

Air Fryer Lamb Chops
Air Fryer Lamb Chops

These lamb chops are a super simple recipe fit for any celebration. Simply marinate the lamb, and to the air fryer, and cook in just about 11 minutes.

Lamb Shish Kebab/Juicy Turkish Lamb Skewers from Cooking Gorgeous:

Lamb Shish Kebab
Lamb Shish Kebab

It’s a very popular dish served in restaurants or kebab shops but you can easily make your homemade version from scratch with this simple recipe. Not only it’s so easy to make them, but these lamb skewers also deliver the best flavors.

Smoked Leg of Lamb from Dishes With Dad:

Smoked Leg of Lamb
Smoked Leg of Lamb

This smoked leg of lamb recipe features a flavorful garlic and herb rub and is smoked low and slow, then finished with a quick sear, for a delicious flavorful dish that’s a great option for Easter and other holiday meals.

Lamb Recipes

Hunkar Begendi (Sultan’s Delight) from Cooking Gorgeous:

Hunkar Begendi
Hunkar Begendi

This is an authentic Turkish recipe dating back a few hundred years. The meaning of Hunkar begendi is “Sultan liked it” and that’s precisely what happened when the palace cook created and served this amazing dish to Sultan Murad IV. It’s no surprise he did. This dish is the perfect combination of succulent Turkish lamb stew and smokey&cheesy aubergine purée.

Amazing Slow Cooked Pulled Lamb Shoulder from Chef Not Required:

Slow Cooked Pulled Lamb Shoulder
Slow Cooked Pulled Lamb Shoulder

Slow Cooked Pulled Lamb Shoulder will give you moist, tender, pull apart lamb that is so soft it shreds with just two forks.

Rosemary Garlic Roasted Lamb with Potatoes and Fennel from Culinary Ginger:

Rosemary Garlic Roasted Lamb with Potatoes and Fennel
Rosemary Garlic Roasted Lamb with Potatoes and Fennel

With a pretty presentation, this easy, one pan roast lamb meal is perfect for your Easter table. Rosemary roasted lamb with potatoes and fennel comes served with my mums signature mint sauce.

How To Cook Lamb Chops In The Oven from Wholesome Yum:

Lamb Chops
Lamb Chops

The complete guide for how to cook lamb chops in the oven! This lamb chop recipe (+ simple marinade!) is the best way to make perfect baked lamb chops at home.

Herb Crusted & Roasted Rack of Lamb from Ketofocus:

Rack of lamb is a showstopper that will wow your guests this Easter. First apply a herb crust of parsley, cilantro and rosemary. Then roast the lamb in the oven until tender and juicy.

Even More Lamb Recipes

Instant Pot Lamb Shanks Recipe from Little Sunny Kitchen:

Instant Pot Lamb Shanks
Lamb Shanks

These Instant Pot lamb shanks are braised in a rich and deeply flavored red wine until they’re fall off the bone tender! They take a fraction of the cooking time compared to oven braised lamb shanks, and are much easier to make in the Instant Pot.

Air Fryer Leg Of Lamb from ifoodreal:

Try something new for dinner this week and make Lamb Chops without turning on the oven or cleaning up grease splatter! Using a simple 3-ingredient marinade, the air fryer is the easiest and best way to get juicy, tender lamb chops with a beautiful sear.

Quick & Easy Lamb Ragu from Paleo Gluten-Free Guy:

Lamb Ragu
Lamb Ragu

This Lamb Ragu takes less than 30 minutes to make but tastes like it’s been cooking all day. Serve it with pasta, veggie noodles, spaghetti squash or soft polenta and your Easter dinner is all set!

Instant Pot Lamb Shank from Recipe This:

Instant Pot Lamb Shank
Lamb Shank

Instant Pot Lamb Shank. How to cook delicious lamb shanks in the instant pot. Our instant pot lamb shanks are cooked with red wine and both vegetables and mashed potatoes for the ultimate one pot dinner.

So Many Delicious Lamb Recipes

Air Fryer Leg Of Lamb from Recipe This:

Air Fryer Leg of Lamb
Leg of Lamb and Potatoes

Air Fryer Leg Of Lamb. Introducing you to the best ever easy prep air fryer leg of lamb complete with delicious air fryer rosemary roast potatoes.

Juicy Lula Kebabs Baked in the Oven (Lamb Kebabs) from All We Eat:

Juicy Lula Kebabs
Kebabs

Juicy Lula Lamb kebabs are packed with robust flavor and pair perfectly with a yogurt dipping sauce, salad or carb of choice!

How to Make Greek Easter Food, and Greek Easter Traditions from Explore the Road with Donnamarie:

Greek Easter meal consists of several courses, with the main dish including roast lamb and potatoes. The lamb is symbolic of Christ’s sacrifice.

Roast Leg of Lamb from The Jam Jar Kitchen:

Roast Leg of Lamb
Roast Leg of Lamb

This simple and succulent Roast Leg of Lamb is the perfect centerpiece for a holiday of Sunday meal!

Herby Lamb with Orzo from A Mummy Too:

Greek Lamb with Orzo
Greek Lamb with Orzo

Have you ever paired herby lamb with orzo? This gorgeous dish is made with cannon of Welsh Lamb, rubbed with a homemade blend of Greek spices and pan fried to perfection.

Slow Cooked Leg of Lamb from Flawless Food:

Slow Cooked Leg of Lamb
Slow Cooked Leg of Lamb

Make melt in the mouth lamb for Easter Dinner, slow roasted in the oven for a few hours until it falls off the bone.

Succulent Lamb Steak and Veg Sheet Pan Meal from A Mummy Too:

Lamb Leg Steaks
Lamb Leg Steaks

This spiced lamb steak and veg sheet pan meal is delicious, quick, easy. Lamb steaks, marinated in ras el hanout spices and baked with chickpeas, potatoes, peppers, tomatoes and onions for a truly delicious meal, all made on a single sheet pan. It’s perfect for busy, time-pressed families.

Easter Dinner Ideas with Chicken

When you don’t fancy making ham or lamb, chicken is always a good idea!

Maple Ginger Chicken Tray Bake from Through the fibro fog:

Maple Ginger Chicken Tray Bake
Maple Ginger Chicken Tray Bake

This maple ginger chicken tray bake with fennel is a flavorful family recipe, with healthy vegetables, and a pop of sweetness from the sauce. Perfect for an Easter dinner, and very simple to put together.

Oven Roasted Five Spice Peking Chicken from Pups with Chopsticks:

Peking Chicken
Peking Chicken

An easy oven roasted whole chicken with an Asian twist. Made by marinating it with ginger, garlic, soy sauce and five spice.

Baked Chicken with Apples and Honey from Through the fibro fog:

Baked Chicken with Apples and Honey
Baked Chicken with Apples and Honey

This baked chicken with apples and honey combines fruity flavors from the apple, sweet honey and a herby hum from the thyme and sage. It’s an easy to make Easter dinner idea everyone will love.

Spinach Artichoke Stuffed Chicken from Joyous Apron:

Spinach Artichoke Stuffed Chicken
Spinach Artichoke Stuffed Chicken

This is an easy yet delicious and elegant dish! Seasoned chicken breast is lightly seared then oven baked, and stuffed with creamy and cheesy spinach artichoke dip.

No-Fail Spatchcock Holiday Chicken from Braised & Deglazed:

Holiday Chicken
Holiday Chicken

This Spatchcock Roasted Chicken Dinner is 100% no-fail easy and the perfect main course for this year’s Easter dinner. Just wait until you try the potatoes!

Baked Chicken Caprese with Thyme Roasted Potatoes from Feasty Travels:

Baked Chicken Caprese
Baked Chicken Caprese

This baked chicken caprese is not only healthy, but absolutely delicious and easy to make! a high protein meal that is family friendly.

More Chicken Recipes

Rice Stuffed Whole Chicken from Cooking Gorgeous:

Rice Stuffed Chicken
Rice Stuffed Chicken

This delicious Rice Stuffed Chicken is a great dish for festive dinners and small gatherings or as an alternative to traditional roast turkey. It is a special way to roast a chicken, and definitely feels like a treat!

Smoked Chicken Brine from Fantabulosity:

Smoked Chicken Brine
Smoked Chicken Brine

Turkey is great for Thanksgiving, but why not try a smoked chicken this Easter? It’s so easy and so delicious!

Dutch Oven Whole Chicken from Quiche My Grits:

Dutch Oven Whole Chicken
Dutch Oven Whole Chicken

This easy Dutch Oven Whole Chicken is roasted with lemon butter, fresh rosemary and thyme for the most tender roast chicken you’ve ever tasted!

Spatchcock Chicken Recipe In The Oven from Wholesome Yum:

Spatchcock Chicken
Spatchcock Chicken

This spatchcock chicken recipe in the oven turns out perfectly juicy every time, with super crispy skin. Learn how to spatchcock a chicken step by step — it’s EASY!

Easy Fried Healthy Lemon Chicken from ifoodreal:

This Healthy Lemon Chicken is coated in almond flour, fried until crispy, then drizzled with the best lemon butter sauce. It is one of the most flavorful 30 minute light dinner ideas!

Garlic Herb Butter Roast Chicken from Little Sunny Kitchen:

Garlic Herb Butter Roast Chicken
Garlic Herb Butter Roast Chicken

A simple to make roast chicken is a must on your dinner rotation list. This chicken is juicy and delicious, slathered with savory garlic and herb butter, and roasted to perfection.

Delicious Chicken Recipes

Instant Pot Lemon Garlic Chicken Recipe from Nourish Plate:

Instant Pot Lemon Garlic Chicken
Lemon Garlic Chicken

Instant Pot Lemon Garlic Chicken recipe is a creamy, zesty, and delicious recipe. It is so easy to make and it takes less than 30 minutes to be ready!

Dutch Oven Chicken from Budget Delicious:

Dutch Oven Chicken
Dutch Oven Chicken

This Dutch Oven Chicken recipe is simple and succulent. Add potatoes and a whole chicken to a dutch oven for an all-in-one family meal that’s satisfying and delicious. You will love making this effortless dutch oven roast chicken.

Lemon and Rosemary Roasted Chicken Recipe from More with less Today:

Rosemary and Lemon Roasted Chicken
Rosemary and Lemon Roasted Chicken

A delicious Roasted Lemon and Rosemary Chicken cooked to perfection – one of my favorite healthy meals. It is perfect for a busy weeknight or for a dinner party.

Cast Iron Roast Chicken Recipe from Saporito Kitchen:

Cast Iron Roast Chicken
Cast Iron Roast Chicken

This cast iron roast chicken recipe is the best way to cook a whole chicken in the oven. Tender and juicy and roasted to perfection, this easy one pan whole roasted chicken recipe is perfect for Sunday dinner!

The Best Air Fryer Whole Chicken from Recipes From A Pantry:

Air Fryer Whole Chicken
Air Fryer Whole Chicken

Make juicy rotisserie style chicken with crispy skin in less than an hour.

No Ham Easter Dinner Ideas

Well there’s more than just lamb, ham and chicken in meats and poultry. So here are dishes with Pork Loin, duck etc.

A Review of the Aviko Spring Workshop from Cosette is Cookin’:

lemon gratins with pork loin, remoulade sauce and spring vegetables served on a blue plate, the main course at the Aviko spring workshop
lemon gratins with pork loin, remoulade sauce and spring vegetables

A 3-course meal perfect for Easter with pork loin as the main.

How to Cook East Indian Duck Moile (Curry) from The Winged Fork:

East Indian Duck Moile
East Indian Duck Moile

Not your regular Easter dinner, this tasty duck moile is what the indigenous East Indians of Mumbai make for Easter lunch and other dinner celebrations.

Bacon and Egg Pie from The Aussie home cook:

Bacon and Egg Pie
Bacon and Egg Pie

This easy bacon and egg pie with puff pastry is a simple dish loved the world over. With hidden whole eggs revealed inside it’s perfect for Easter lunch or dinner.

Boneless Pork Roast with Gravy (reverse sear) from Two Kooks in the Kitchen:

Pork Roast with Gravy
Pork Roast with Gravy

I love using the reverse sear method with a boneless pork roast. It takes a bit longer, but the meat always comes out super moist and tender edge to edge. And you have the option of pausing for up to 45 minutes before the final step. Great for company.

Roast Beef Tenderloin Recipe with Red Wine Sauce from The Forked Spoon:

This impressive Roast Beef Tenderloin with Red Wine Sauce is melt-in-your-mouth delicious and perfect for any special occasion or celebration. Learn how easy it is to make this tender, juicy roast beef tenderloin recipe in the post below.

Easter Dinner Ideas No Ham

Steak Pie with Shortcrust Pastry from Cooking Gorgeous:

Steak Pie
Steak Pie

This delicious “lid only” Steak Pie is a quintessentially British dish made of slow-cooked beef and topped with flaky golden shortcrust pastry. It is the ultimate comfort food for cold winter nights when paired with some Creamy Mashed Potatoes on the side.

Prime Rib Roast (Standing Rib Roast) from Drive Me Hungry:

Prime Rib Roast
Prime Rib Roast

This rib roast will impress your friends and family for Easter dinner! It’s a tender, juicy cut of meat that’s slow roasted in the oven for full flavor!

Beef and Green Bean Dinner from Cooking Up Memories:

I like this Beef & Green bean dinner as an Easter dish. It’s a twist on a traditional green bean casserole.

Roasted Duck from Sava’s Kitchen:

Roasted Duck
Roasted Duck

Duck in oven bag is a great alternative for your holiday feast. This juicy, flavorful, stuffed with apples and prunes duck will impress your guests and family. It’s easy to prepare, and it’s sure to be a centerpiece on your holiday table.

Instant Pot Pork Roast & Gravy from fANNEtastic food:

This Instant Pot pork roast gives you juicy, tender pork in a fraction of the time it would take in the oven! It’s deliciously spiced, with a flavorful sauce that can easily be made into gravy.

More Recipes

The Ultimate Instant Pot Petite Sirloin Steak Recipe from The Instant Pot Table:

Everyone is familiar with the usual sirloin steak cut– a go-to cut for steak lovers. You may be wondering what is a petite sirloin steak. Well, you’ve stumbled into the right article plus I’m giving you a bonus and sharing with you the easiest way to cook sirloin steak in an instant pot.

Brown Sugar Dijon Pork Tenderloin from Simply Stacie:

Brown Sugar Dijon Pork Tenderloin
Brown Sugar Dijon Pork Tenderloin

Only a few ingredients for this delicious dinner recipe! This sweet and savory glaze goes perfectly with the tender, juicy pork.

Grilled Pork Tenderloin from Dinner at the Zoo:

Grilled Pork Tenderloin
Grilled Pork Tenderloin

This grilled pork tenderloin is soaked in a garlic and herb marinade, then cooked on the grill under caramelized and tender.

Crockpot Turkey Breast from The Clean Eating Couple:

Crockpot Turkey Breast
Crockpot Turkey Breast

The best Crockpot Turkey Breast Recipe that is SO easy! Learn how to cook a turkey breast in the crock pot! Perfect for Easter.

How To Make A Juicy Oven-Roasted Pork Loin from On My Kids Plate:

This delicious roasted pork loin comes out of the oven juicy and tasty! Easy to prep covered in flavorful herbs like garlic and rosemary, this pork roast is perfect for a Sunday family meal or even a holiday.

Roast Beef Recipe from Wholesome Kitchen:

Roast Beef
Roast Beef

This is an easy, fail-proof way to make a classic roast beef in the oven. It’s simple to make with only 4 ingredients but always looks and tastes impressive!

Vegetarian & Vegan Options

If you want to present a meatless or even vegan dinner on Easter, then there’s still plenty of choice!

Spinach Pie from Cosette is Cookin’:

Spinach Pie
Spinach Pie

A delicious savory pie to please the whole family with spinach, whole boiled eggs and cheese in a puff pastry crust.

Ultra Comforting Keto Eggplant Parmesan (The Best!) from Braised & Deglazed:

Keto Eggplant Parmesan Melanzane
Keto Eggplant Parmesan Melanzane

If you’re looking for a healthier Easter Dinner alternative, this meatless Eggplant Parm is Keto, Vegetarian, and much more cost effective than a meat entree.

The Best Simple Vegan Pot Pie from My Vegan Minimalist:

Vegan Pot Pie
Vegan Pot Pie

It’s one of the recipes that simply just works. Super comforting and festive, perfect for your Easter main regardless of your diet preferences. Simply delicious!

Air Fryer Cauliflower Steaks from Eating Works:

Air Fryer Cauliflower Steaks
Air Fryer Cauliflower Steaks

Thick Cauliflower Steaks roasted to perfection in the air fryer with smokey sweet spices make for the perfect vegan and gluten free meal.

Lemon Pasta Sauce from Planted in the Kitchen:

Lemon Pasta
Lemon Pasta

This lemon pasta is both savory and refreshing and makes for a great plant based entree or dish dish at Easter dinner.

Vegetarian Stuffed Spaghetti Squash (Gluten Free) from Eating Works:

Vegetarian Stuffed Spaghetti Squash
Vegetarian Stuffed Spaghetti Squash

This Vegetarian Stuffed Spaghetti Squash is loaded with veggies and cheese so it tastes like a healthier vegetable pasta.

More Meatless Recipes

Mediterranean Sun-Dried Tomato Quiche from Your Home Made Healthy:

Sun-Dried Tomato Quiche
Sun-Dried Tomato Quiche

Quiche is perfect for any occasion. Made with a flaky homemade crust and plenty of bright Mediterranean flavors, your guests will definitely be asking for the recipe.

Cherry Tomato Pasta from Vegan Huggs:

Cherry Tomato Pasta
Cherry Tomato Pasta

In just 30 minutes you can have this restaurant-worthy Cherry Tomato Pasta on your table. The sauce is so easy to make, and the deep flavors will blow you away!

Creamy Carrot, Orange, Ginger, and Coconut Soup from We eat at last:

Carrot Ginger Coconut Soup
Carrot Ginger Coconut Soup

Enjoy the health and immune-boosting properties of this creamy carrot, ginger and coconut soup. It is delicious, easy to prepare, vegan, whole-30, AIP and paleo-friendly.

Pasta al Forno (Baked Pasta) from The Short Order Cook:

Pasta al Forno
Pasta al Forno

Traditional Italian Easter meals always have a delicious pasta. This baked rigatoni recipe with gooey cheese is just the thing to complete your holiday meal.

15-Minute Pesto Pasta from Sunglow Kitchen:

Pesto Pasta
Pesto Pasta

This Pesto Pasta with Spinach is ready in just 15 minutes! It’s light and healthy but packed with flavor from the homemade pesto. Serve with a generous sprinkle of parmesan!

Easy! Vegetarian Lasagna Skillet (gluten free option) from Clean Plate Mama:

Vegetarian Skillet Lasagna
Vegetarian Skillet Lasagna

This vegetarian lasagna skillet is made in a trusty cast iron skillet and is comprised of wholesome ingredients like zucchini, spinach, tomatoes, and lots of herbs and spices. Make it gluten-free by using compliant lasagna noodles!

More Delicious Vegan and Vegetarian Ideas

Mushroom Lentil Pot Pie (with Puff Pastry) from Sunglow Kitchen:

Lentil Pot Pie
Lentil Pot Pie

This Lentil Pot Pie is hearty, creamy, and topped with a flaky puff pastry crust! It’s easy to make and comes together in less than 1 hour.

Baked Portobello Mushrooms with Feta from fANNEtastic food:

These portobello mushrooms are stuffed with feta, white beans, spinach, artichokes, sun dried tomatoes, and more goodness, then topped with parmesan and baked to golden perfection. A fabulous vegetarian Easter dinner option that’s easy to make but looks fancy!

Pineapple Glazed Tofu from Plant-Based on a Budget:

Pineapple Glazed Tofu
Pineapple Glazed Tofu

This delicious plant-based take on glazed ham will expand your tofu horizons. Prepare this Pineapple Glazed Tofu for the family on special occasions!

Vegan Nut Roast from Six Hungry Feet:

Vegan Nut Roast
Vegan Nut Roast

A vegan alternative to the traditional roast. Delicious nut roast to make your holiday dinners even more enjoyable.

Vegan Irish Stew with Guinness from Six Hungry Feet:

Vegan Irish Stew with Guinness
Vegan Irish Stew with Guinness

This hearty stew is our vegan alternative to the traditional Irish beef or lamb Guinness stew.

Dinners with Seafood

Then there are the lovers of fish and other kinds of seafood. There’s plenty of choice in this section also.

Honey Chipotle Salmon from Hungry Hobby:

Honey chipotle salmon is brushed with a sweet and fiery six-ingredient honey chipotle sauce, baked until the sauce is caramelized on top, and the salmon is light and flaky.

Sauteed Garlic Shrimp Recipe from Clan Kitchen:

Sauteed Garlic Shrimp
Sauteed Garlic Shrimp

This garlic butter shrimp makes for a quick, but tasty dinner, with only 10 minutes prep required.

Slow Roasted Pistachio Crusted Salmon from Your Home Made Healthy:

Pistachio Crusted Salmon
Pistachio Crusted Salmon

A tender, juicy salmon topped with a crunchy pistachio topping. It’s perfect for a large crowd!

Smoked Salmon Risotto from Your Home Made Healthy:

Smoked Salmon Risotto
Salmon Risotto

Smoked salmon risotto is an elegant but easy dish fit for a crowd. Simply make the risotto on the stove and top with smoked salmon – it’s that easy!

Slow-Roasted Salmon with Green Olive Salsa Verde from Craving California:

Slow-Roasted Salmon
Slow-Roasted Salmon

This impressive-looking (and tasting!) salmon is much easier to make than it looks! Slow-roasting salmon at a low temperature in olive oil creates an evenly cooked, moist, and flavorful piece of fish. Don’t forget to top it off with lemony Castelvetrano olive salsa verde!

Easy Honey Garlic Shrimp Recipe from More with less Today:

Honey Garlic Shrimp
Honey Garlic Shrimp

This easy recipe uses three of my favorite ingredients; honey + garlic + shrimp. When they are combined, they make for a very delicious meal.

Sides!

Of course Easter Sunday Dinner isn’t complete with one or more sides. Here are a range of delicious sides.

Easter Potato Bird’s Nests (no egg or flour) from Rosanna ETC:

Potato Birds Nests
Potato Birds Nests

Crispy potato bird’s nests make a very on theme side dish for Easter dinner, and only use 3 ingredients.

Delicious & Easy Cheesy Potatoes with a Secret Ingredient from Saving Talents:

Cheesy Potatoes
Cheesy Potatoes

Cheesy potatoes are an easy side dish that go perfectly with an Easter ham!

Honey Roasted Vegetables with Rosemary from Through the fibro fog:

Honey Roasted Root Vegetables
Honey Roasted Root Vegetables

These honey roasted vegetables with rosemary have a lovely light sweetness that works perfectly with the aroma of herbs. It’s very simple to make, pairs well with meat, fish or vegetarian options.

Roasted Parmesan Green Beans Recipe from Saving Talents:

Roasted Parmesan Green Beans
Roasted Parmesan Green Beans

This delicious recipe for Roasted Parmesan Green Beans uses fresh green beans and makes for a perfect side dish at any Easter.

Maple Bourbon Glazed Carrots from Quiche My Grits:

Maple Bourbon Glazed Carrots
Maple Bourbon Glazed Carrots

Looking for an easy side dish that’s loaded with tons of flavor? Maple Bourbon Glazed Carrots are made with maple syrup, ground ginger, fresh chives and a sweet bourbon glaze. Plus, they’re ready in 30 minutes or less!

Even More Side Recipe Ideas

Creamy Scalloped Potatoes with Thyme from Good to Gather:

Creamy Scalloped Potatoes
Creamy Scalloped Potatoes

These creamy scalloped potatoes with thyme are covered in shredded cheddar, parmesan, and topped with a decadent heavy cream sauce. It is the perfect compliment to any meal and makes enough to feed a crowd.

Roasted Parmesan Asparagus (4 Ingredients) from Spend With Pennies:

Parmesan Roasted Asparagus
Parmesan Roasted Asparagus

Baked or Roasted Parmesan Asparagus has the perfect touch of garlic and seasonings all topped off with parmesan cheese.

Roasted Asparagus with Lemon from Suburban Simplicity:

Roasted Asparagus
Roasted Asparagus

This Roasted Asparagus with Lemon recipe is a simple and easy side dish ready in minutes. Fresh asparagus is roasted to perfection and seasoned with lemon juice.

Carrot Souffle from Mae’s Menu:

Carrot Souffle
Delicious Carrot Souffle

Carrot souffle is a family-favorite Easter recipe! It’s comforting, savory-sweet and ligth and fluffy! Everyone will love it.

Southern Style Green Beans from Low Carb Yum:

Southern Style Green Beans
Southern Style Green Beans

Cook up a batch of southern green beans in a skillet in just minutes. This keto-friendly recipe uses bacon, onion, and garlic and only has 4g net carbs!

That’s Our Roundup of Easter Dinner Ideas

Over 100 recipes to surprise your family with this Easter. Lets end with a simply delicious dessert: Blackberry Mascarpone Tart.    

Blackberry Mascarpone Tart
Blackberry Mascarpone Tart

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