Simple, bunny-approved recipes to share with everyone!
Easter Sunday falls on March 31st this year, and it’s never too early (or late!) to start planning your menu. We rounded up our best Easter dinner ideas to help you along the way, including our greatest glazed hams and roast lambs, spring veggie side dishes and plenty of filling, buttery starches (it is a holiday, after all).
Not sure where to start? Consider your main dish. Ham is a classic, and we included tons of variations if you feel like switching it up this year: pineapple-adorned, apricot-glazed, root beer-steamed, you name it. Or skip the ham and try an alternate protein like juicy pork chops, easy roast lamb or a perfect spring chicken. No matter your main, be sure to pair it with a tray of fresh Hot Cross Buns, preferably glazed.
Whether you’re serving Easter brunch or dinner, egg recipes are fair game all day. Serve them as deviled eggs, baked into bread or in quiche form. We also included vegetarian Easter recipes for those skipping meat, like a fresh herb frittata, cheesy flatbread, spring tarts and more.
Kick off the festivities with a spread of Easter appetizers — but don’t fill up on them — because there’s a spectacular Easter dinner (and Easter desserts plus other Easter treats) on the way. Got extra ham at the end of the party? We can help you there, too: Check out our best ideas for leftover ham so you can enjoy the feast long after it’s over.
1
Cherry Bourbon-Glazed Ham
Cherry juice, jam, bourbon and spices come together for a sweet glaze with a serious kick. It gets brushed on ham and broiled with scallions.
Get the Cherry Bourbon-Glazed Ham recipe.
2
Asparagus and Pea Panzanella
Give the classic bread salad a spring refresh with tons of green veggies and a lemony yogurt dressing.
Get the Asparagus and Pea Panzanella recipe.
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3
Hot Cross Buns
Pair your ham with these spiced, pull-apart buns for a sweet and salty contrast on the table.
Get the Hot Cross Buns recipe.
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4
Air Fryer Parmesan-Thyme Artichokes
Running out of oven space? Switch on your air fryer for this 20-minute app or side dish.
Get the Air Fryer Parmesan-Thyme Artichokes recipe.
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5
Cucumber Radish Salad
Introduce some color and crunch into your Easter spread with this vibrant plate of veggies.
Get the Cucumber Radish Salad recipe.
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6
Lavender Shortbread Wedges
Skip individual shortbread cookies and bake up one big party-ready piece.
Get the Lavender Shortbread Wedges recipe.
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7
Roasted Carrots and Red Onions
Ever feel like your roasted veg are missing something? Try tossing them with a punchy dressing, as you would a salad, for an instant flavor boost.
Get the Roasted Carrots and Red Onions recipe.
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8
Banana Pudding
Even after all that ham, you won't be too full for a scoop of this light, creamy dessert.
Get the Banana Pudding recipe.
9
Shaved Fennel and Celery Salad
Need a speedy side? Try this one-step recipe — just whisk together your dressing and toss your ingredients in the same bowl.
Get the Shaved Fennel and Celery Salad recipe.
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10
Lemon Layer Cake with Flower Petals
Shh... the petals on this showstopper are surprisingly easy to make: Dollop melted chocolate and candy melts onto a piece of parchment and use a brush to swoosh them into shape.
Get the Lemon Layer Cake With Flower Petals recipe.
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11
Spring Herb Frittata
Loaded with herbs, this lovely frittata makes a perfect app or light main on Easter. It’s also similar to the dish kuku sabzi, often served during Nowruz, the Persian holiday celebrating the beginning of spring.
Get the Spring Herb Frittata recipe.
12
Best-Ever Deviled Eggs
Nothing tops a classic recipe, so we didn't even try — though we do think these are the best old-school deviled eggs we've ever tasted.
Get the Best-Ever Deviled Eggs recipe.
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13
Pineapple-Glazed Ham
Pineapple slices and maraschino cherries add a fresh, fruity twist to your classic Easter ham.
Get the Pineapple-Glazed Ham recipe.
14
Carrot Sheet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Crowd-friendly sheet cake is one of our favorite ways to eat carrots. Fold grated fresh carrot into the frosting for a pop of orange.
Get the Carrot Sheet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting recipe.
15
Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Caper Gremolata
A stellar side to pork, lamb or any other Easter protein, these crispy broiled potatoes are halfway to homemade fries.
Get the Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Caper Gremolata recipe.
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16
Sugared Lavender Cupcakes
Unapologetically springy, these cuties are a dessert and a (delicious) centerpiece in one.
Get the Sugared Lavender Cupcakes recipe.
17
Lemony Asparagus, Beans and Peas
Top this medley of spring veg with sesame seeds for a pop of nutty flavor and crunch.
Get the Lemony Asparagus, Beans and Peas recipe.
18
Pimiento-Cheese Deviled Eggs
Put some south in your mouth with these devilishly delicious pimiento-cheese stuffed eggs.
Get the Pimiento-Cheese Deviled Eggs recipe.
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19
Roast Lamb
Lamb top round seasoned with 12 (!) cloves of garlic is your newest Easter stunner. Plus, this showstopper is a lot easier to prep and cook than it looks!
Get the Roast Lamb recipe.
20
Meyer Lemon Madeleines
With a bright lemon flavor, these dainty cakes will feel like a burst of spring on your table — and your taste buds.
Get the Meyer Lemon Madeleines recipe.
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