Holiday Planning & Ideas Easter Easter Recipes 30 Easter Dinner Ideas for the Ultimate Holiday Feast By Martha Stewart Editors Martha Stewart Editors An article attributed to "Martha Stewart Editors" indicates when several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The Martha Stewart team aims to teach and inspire readers daily with tested-until-perfected recipes, creative DIY projects, and elevated home and entertaining ideas. They are experts in their fields who research, create, and test the best ways to help readers design the life they want. The joy is in the doing. Editorial Guidelines Updated on February 22, 2023 Trending Videos Photo: Chris Simpson Our comprehensive collection of Easter dinner ideas has all the recipes you need for the holiday meal. Showstopping entrée options include ham (spiral-cut, smoked, or fresh), roast lamb, roast turkey, and vegetarian mains, too. Start the meal with deviled eggs, a much-loved choice, or a spring soup. For sides, take advantage of colorful spring vegetables, like asparagus, leeks, and English peas—and don't forget carrots, the Easter bunny's favorite. Read on for all the recipes you should plan your Easter dinner around. 01 of 30 Wild Salmon with English Peas and Mustard Beurre Blanc with Maple-Mustard Glaze and Pan Gravy Johnny Miller Simple to prepare yet spectacular, this Easter entrée features a side of roasted wild salmon served with English peas. The beurre blanc is served on the side. It's like a warm vinaigrette made with butter instead of oil. View Recipe 02 of 30 White-Cheddar Scalloped Potatoes Chris Simpson Our latest and greatest scalloped potatoes recipe uses white cheddar for a cheesy topping. It's a streamlined take on the classic that you'll want to make for Easter and other holidays. View Recipe 03 of 30 Deviled Eggs with Relish Emily Laurae Is there an appetizer better suited to Easter than the deviled egg? We love them so much we've developed many variations from ones with smoked salmon to ones with watercress. This easy zesty take with relish is a favorite. View Recipe 04 of 30 Pomegranate-Glazed Ham with Jammy Cipollinis Justin Walker A spectacular ham, this elegant main dish is glazed with a two-ingredient combination of pomegranate molasses and brown sugar. View Recipe 05 of 30 Sweet Peas with Shallots and Gem Lettuce Anson Smart This warm and tender salad is so very springlike. You can cook the peas ahead and let them sit on the stovetop, then toss in the lettuce and butter right before serving. View Recipe 06 of 30 Crown Roast of Lamb with Pilaf Stuffing Aya Brackett For all who think it's not Easter dinner without a stellar lamb entrée, this is our go-to recipe when we want a real showstopper. Two racks of lamb are rubbed with an earthy spice mixture made from ground coriander, lemon zest, garlic, and thyme. View Recipe 07 of 30 Asparagus with Almonds, Goat Cheese, and Basil Johnny Miller A dish fit for the holiday table, tender asparagus stalks are tossed with an irresistible mustard-lemon dressing, made with soft-cooked egg yolk, and topped with almonds and goat cheese. View Recipe 08 of 30 Roast Beef with Shallots Aya Brackett In this easy roast beef recipe, bottom round is rubbed with a combination of chopped garlic and Dijon mustard before being cooked on a bed of shallots. View Recipe 09 of 30 Egg Noodles with Asparagus and Grated Egg Yolks Ryan Liebe Whether you serve it as a side dish or a vegetarian main, this spring pasta recipe is apt for Easter. The simple sauce is made with a combination of mascarpone cheese, the zest and juice of a lemon, and Pecorino Romano cheese. View Recipe 10 of 30 Creamy Ginger-Asparagus Soup Chris Simpson Though we call it creamy, this is a silky vegan soup with no actual cream. The smooth, pleasing texture comes via a combination of russet potatoes and olive oil. While the base is asparagus, we add some baby spinach to get the vibrant green color. View Recipe 11 of 30 Lemon-Herb Turkey with Bay Butter and Gravy Paola + Murray If you want to serve turkey for Easter dinner, try this springy recipe: The bird is roasted with a herb mixture made from crushed bay leaves, rosemary, lemon zest, and plenty of garlic. View Recipe 12 of 30 Feta-and-Dill-Stuffed Artichokes Christopher Testani A special-occasion dish, streamlined just for Easter dinner. Trim and steam the artichokes in advance, then fill them just before baking. The five-ingredient stuffing includes bread, feta cheese, and dill, moistened with chicken broth and olive oil. Another drizzle of oil helps the dish brown in the oven. View Recipe 13 of 30 Glazed Ham with Horseradish Cream Jonathan Lovekin A pungent cream sauce made with crème fraîche, freshly grated horseradish, thyme leaves, and chopped shallot just might be the ultimate pairing with baked ham. View Recipe 14 of 30 Spice-Rubbed Fresh Ham with Citrus Glaze Bryan Gardner A fresh ham is coated with a spice rub made with fennel seeds, coriander seeds, and whole black peppercorns a day ahead of rosating. Then roasted low and slow for 4 1/2 hours. Paired with a bright citrus garnish, it's a colorful and flavorful centerpiece for an Easter dinner. View Recipe 15 of 30 Quick Carrots and Snap Peas with Lemony Mustard Dressing Chris Simpson A 30-minute side dish that's bright and lively and just right to go with Easter ham, lamb, or just about any spring entrée. View Recipe 16 of 30 Spiced Beef Stew with Carrots and Chickpeas Con Poulos While a classic beef stew might seem too hearty for spring, this lightened-up version is just right for Easter dinner. It's packed with chickpeas, carrots, red bell pepper, and berbere seasoning (an Ethiopian spice blend made from ginger, cinnamon, turmeric, and cardamom). View Recipe 17 of 30 Pepper-Crusted Lamb with Roasted Vegetables Chris Simpson If you're hosting a smaller Easter dinner, consider making lamb loin chops instead of the usual crown roast. This recipe comes together in just over an hour and serves four. View Recipe 18 of 30 Saffron Risotto with Shrimp and Peas Sidney Bensimon Cozy up with a super creamy, satisfying bowl of risotto for Easter dinner. This recipe calls for saffron which makes the dish feel extra special (and smell extra special, too!). View Recipe 19 of 30 Cheesy Asparagus Pasta Chris Simpson Perfect for vegetarians, this rich pasta dish celebrates asparagus and will be a welcome addition to your Easter dinner table. View Recipe 20 of 30 Roasted Leg of Lamb with Asparagus and Herbs Dana Gallagher Instead of the usual mint jelly, make use of garlicky ramps in a flavorful pesto to serve with roasted lamb, roasted asparagus, and spring onions. View Recipe 21 of 30 Pea and Parsley Soup with Golden Caviar Jonathan Lovekin This smooth, sophisticated pea and parsley soup is an homage to the season. It gets its body from crème fraîche and a salty snap from orbs of golden caviar. If you skip the caviar, garnish with with chopped chives or more parsley. View Recipe 22 of 30 Virginia Ham with Honey-Mustard Glaze Anna Williams There's no need for a centerpiece when you place this honey-baked ham on the table. It's brushed with a couldn't-be-simpler four-ingredient glaze made from honey, Dijon mustard, light brown sugar, and ground cloves before baking. View Recipe 23 of 30 Beet-and-Dill-Roasted Wild Salmon Anson Smart Dramatic and delicious, this salmon recipe is also straightforward to make. Grated red beet gives the fish a deep purple-red hue while fresh dill and horseradish bring intense flavor. View Recipe 24 of 30 Carrot-Lemon Risotto Need Easter dinner ideas for vegetarians? Try this deeply satisfying risotto. Carrot juice adds a vivid orange hue and slightly sweet flavor. View Recipe 25 of 30 Buttery Leeks with Parmesan and Thyme Marcus Nilsson This recipe takes a hands-off approach to cooking leeks, one of our favorite spring vegetables. We roast them with a little white wine, vegetable broth, a few sprigs of thyme, and a scattering of cubed butter. Then sprinkle them with Parmesan and finish the dish under the broiler. View Recipe 26 of 30 Roast Chicken with Vegetables and Potatoes Marcus Nilsson A classic main course that's perfect for Easter. Loaded with fresh carrots, shallots, and potatoes, it's a grand one-dish that's sure to please. View Recipe 27 of 30 Miso Salmon with Asparagus and Carrots Ren Fuller If you're hosting Easter dinner for four, try this salmon entrée. It asparagus and—the Easter bunny's favorite—carrots—over cous cous. View Recipe 28 of 30 Honey-Glazed Spiral Ham Chris Simpson An easy centerpiece for your Easter dinner, spiral ham gets a simple glaze before baking and is pre-sliced, making serving at the table more streamlined. View Recipe 29 of 30 Carrot-and-Lentil Salad Christopher Testani Use a vegetable peeler to make ribbons of carrot for this salad. They top black lentils in a vegan dish that's colorful, light, and packed with protein. A generous sprinkling of parsley leaves and a vinaigrette with grated ginger give the salad freshness and zip. View Recipe 30 of 30 Slow-Cooker Persian Lamb Stew Stephen Kent Johnson Lamb shoulder, white wine, orange juice, thyme, and garlic come together in this hands-off stew. Let the slow cooker do the work while you focus on setting the Easter table and making appetizers. View Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit