Main dish Easter Dinner Ideas that are sure to be a hit with your family and holiday guests this Easter Sunday!
We’ve put together an incredible selection of great celebratory Easter dinner ideas to choose from, including lamb, steak, salmon, and mouthwateringly good vegetarian alternatives.
When it comes to planning your Easter Sunday, whether you’re spending it with just family, or entertaining guests too it’s nice to create a special day that everyone can enjoy.
From the Easter egg hunts, to the Easter cakes and bakes right through to the main centrepiece of the holiday feast the Easter roast dinner!
Traditionally a lamb roast dinner is served with all the trimmings, but you don’t need to stick to lamb, mix things up and cook up a delicious celebratory Easter meal that really appeals to you.
We’ve got delicious roast dinner meal ideas from stuffed pork, rich and meaty steak pies, delicious fruity roast ham recipes and tender roast beef recipes.
And for those who like things a little lighter there’s plenty of spring recipes, like, turkey, chicken and pasta recipes to choose from and a rather delicious smoked salmon and asparagus potato salad.
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Easter Dinner Ideas
Easter Dinner Ideas
A collection of mouthwateringly good celebratory spring dinners that are perfect for serving up on Easter Sunday.
Slow Cooker Lamb
Slow cooker lamb is the perfect recipe for a family dinner. This dish is so easy to make, just 10 minutes prep and the results are tender meat that will just melt in your mouth.
Baked Ham with Pineapple Sauce
This Baked Ham with Pineapple Sauce is a showstopping centerpiece for your holiday menu. Classic spiral sliced ham is served with a tangy and sweet pineapple sauce.
2 Easy Fruit-Infused Glazed Ham Recipes
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.
Prime Rib
Nothing like a special occasion to serve prime rib! This easy recipe makes perfect prime rib every time!
Roast Beef Tenderloin Recipe with Red Wine Sauce
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
Baked Lasagna Roll Ups With Marinara Sauce
Our Baked Lasagna Roll Ups With Marinara Sauce recipe is bursting with three cheeses and an easy homemade sauce. This baked pasta casserole is a fun twist on a traditional lasagna.
Dry Brine Spatchcock Turkey With Herb Butter | Maple + Mango
This delicious Spatchcock Turkey with Herb Butter is juicy, crispy-skinned and only takes 90 minutes to cook.
Pizza Giana Rustica - Italian Savoury Easter Pie
This egg, cheese and meat pie is a feast for the eyes as well as for the stomach. Tasty ingredients like eggs, ham, sausage, mozzarella, and provolone make this one of the most satisfying Easter dishes ever.
Pan Fried Chicken Thighs with Green Beans
This delicious pan of chicken thighs with green beans are a family favorite recipe to make for Easter dinner. Not complicated at all and yet a very elegant recipe
Best Slow Cooker Turkey Breast | Gluten Free
Make this tender and moist turkey breast for your Eater dinner! Cooks in the crockpot making it easy to make so you can enjoy the day.
Stuffed Chicken Breast with Goat Cheese, Basil, and Mushroom Sauce
This stuffed chicken breast is a perfect choice for an Easter dinner. Easy step by step direction ensure perfect results.
Lasagna (Traditional Italian Recipe) with Easy Step by Step Directions
Have an Italian themed Easter dinner with this classic lasagna. Everyone will rave over the fresh and delicious traditional recipe.
Pineapple Baked Ham
Juicy and delicious, this oven baked ham is coated in honey brown sugar topping and topped with pineapple rings for incredible flavors! It also makes the most gorgeous Easter dinner table centerpiece.
Cream Cheese Stuffed Pork Tenderloin
Comforting cream cheese stuffed pork tenderloin with bacon, green onions, and sun-dried tomatoes. This impressive-looking yet straightforward recipe is fit for guests.
Meat Roll Stephanie
This delicious roll is the absolute heaven for meat lovers! It is great to eat around the easter holidays as it is stuffed with carrots and eggs inside:
Easy Nut Roast
This Easy Nut Roast makes the perfect centrepiece for your vegetarian Sunday dinner. It's simple to make with just 10 ingredients, and tastes amazing!
Sous Vide Pork Loin
This Sous Vide Pork Loin recipe is the most juicy and flavorful way to cook a pork loin roast! It’s easy to prepare, perfectly tender and finished with a delicious cream sauce.
Instant Pot Cornish Hens
Instant Pot Cornish Hens take just 20 minutes to pressure cook and get browned and crispy with a quick broil in the oven! They’re tender and juicy, and with a flavorful yogurt sauce served on the side, they make an elegant meal!
Roast Topside Beef Joint - Cooking Times and Tips by Flawless Food
This roast topside beef recipe is perfect for anyone who wants an amazing meal with little effort. Beef stock added whilst cooking helps keep the meat moist and the drippings from the meat add plenty of flavours to the stock which is used as a gravy.
Slow cooker brisket and gravy
Just the BEST slow cooker brisket recipe – tender delicious brisket that cooks in a rich thick gravy – perfect for Sunday dinner.
Slow Cooker Steak Pie
Tender chunks of braised beef are stewed in a rich onion gravy, and topped with a light puff pastry lid. Simple and satisfying!
Chicken Piccata l Panning The Globe
This Chicken Piccata recipe yields exceptionally tender, flavorful chicken and luscious lemon sauce to spoon over angel hair pasta, mashed potatoes, orzo or rice. An easy recipe that cooks in one pan and is ready in 35 minutes, with guaranteed happiness at the table.
AIP Pork Tenderloin with Blueberry Sauce (Paleo, Keto, Whole30)
Pork Tenderloin with Blueberry Sauce is an easy but super special dinner, when you need a recipe you can count on, but don’t want to spend a long time cooking
Boursin Pasta
Perfect for an elegant side dish or main meal, this creamy boursin pasta is a hit for an easy yet delicious dinner
Crockpot Turkey Breast
This Crockpot Turkey Breast Recipe that is SO easy! Learn how to cook a turkey breast in the crock pot! Perfect for Easter dinner.
Red Wine Braised Short Ribs in Dutch Oven
Red Wine Braised Short Ribs is the best recipe for tender fall apart bone-in beef short ribs slow cooked with gravy in a Dutch Oven. This is a perfect Easter meal you can make at home for your friends and family!
Goat Cheese Mac And Cheese
This creamy goat cheese mac and cheese is a delicious variation of the classic comfort food. Macaroni coated in a thick, melted goat cheese sauce with herbs. Topped with a crispy bread crumb and parmesan cheese layer.
Vegan Wellington
Impress your guests with this gorgeous Vegan Wellington! The filling is meaty, satisfying and ever-so-tasty! It's surprisingly easy to make too!
Quiche Florentine (Spinach Quiche) - Homemade In The Kitchen
This easy Quiche Florentine (Spinach Parmesan Quiche) baked in a homemade pie crust is the perfect dish to serve for Easter as a vegetarian option!
Potato salad with asparagus and smoked salmon
Take your Potato Salad to THE NEXT LEVEL with our super delicious luxury potato salad recipe with smoked salmon and asparagus – super easy light dinner for Easter.
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