Whether you're having a big party or a small family meal, Easter dinner is your chance to shine with flavors that are traditional, comforting, and new. These ten Easter dinner recipes are so good that people will ask for them year after year. They include delicious main dishes and side dishes that steal the show.

1. Rack of Lamb With a Herb Crust

Rack of Lamb With a Herb Crust
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Ingredients

  • Two racks of lamb
  • Dijon mustard
  • Rosemary
  • Thyme
  • Garlic cloves
  • Pepper and salt
  • Olive oil

Preparation Steps:

1. Warm the oven up to 400°F.
2. Add salt and pepper to the lamb.
3. Add a pinch of salt, herbs, garlic, olive oil, and bread crumbs to a bowl.
4. Smear mustard on the lamb, then cover it with the herb mix.
5. Roast for 20 to 25 minutes to get medium-rare meat.

2. Honey-Glazed Ham with Pineapple

Honey-Glazed Ham with Pineapple 
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Ingredients

  • 1 spiral ham 
  • Honey
  • Pineapple juice
  • Brown sugar

Preparation Steps:

 1. Warm the oven up to 325°F.
 2. Put the ham in a pan to cook.
 3. Mix honey, brown sugar, and juice together.
 4. Put some foil over the top and bake for two hours.

3. Baked Potatoes With Gruyère Cheese

Baked Potatoes With Gruyère Cheese
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Ingredients

  • Potatoes
  • Cream
  • Gruyère cheese
  • Garlic cloves
  • Cumin, salt, and pepper

Preparation Steps:

1. Warm the oven up to 375°F.
2. Put the potatoes in a baking dish.
3. Mix the cream, garlic, pepper, salt, and nutmeg.  
4. Put cheese on top and bake for 45 to 50 minutes without the lid on.

4. Roasted Asparagus with Lemon Zest

Roasted Asparagus with Lemon Zest
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Ingredients

  • Asparagus 
  • Olive oil 
  • The zest of 1 lemon
  • Pepper and salt

Preparation Steps:

1. Warm the oven up to 400°F.
2. Mix oil, salt, and pepper into the asparagus.
3. Roast for 12 to 15 minutes.

5. Deviled Eggs

Deviled Eggs With a Touch of Spice
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Ingredients

  • 6 big eggs
  • Dijon mustard
  • White vinegar
  • Dill pickles
  • Paprika to sprinkle on top

Preparation Steps:

1. Boil eggs, then peel and cut them in half.
2. Mix mayo, mustard, vinegar, and pickles into the egg whites.
3. Spoon the filling into the egg whites and then sprinkle with paprika.

6. Dinner Rolls With Garlic Butter

Dinner Rolls With Garlic Butter
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour 
  • 2 teaspoons yeast
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 3/4 cup warm milk
  • 1 minced garlic clove

Preparation Steps:

1. Mix the dry ingredients. 
2. Let it rise for an hour.
3. Roll up the dough and put it in a pan that has been greased.
4. Put it in the oven at 375°F for 15 minutes. Use garlic butter on the brush.

7. Spring Pea and Mint Soup

Spring Pea and Mint Soup
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Ingredients

  • Butter
  • Chopped onion
  • Chicken soup
  • Frozen peas
  • Mint leaves
  • Pepper and salt
  • Cream

Preparation Steps:

1. Melt the butter and cook the onion until it's soft.
2. Put in the broth and peas. Simmer for 10 minutes.
3. Mix in the mint. To make it richer, stir in cream.

8. Carrots Roasted in Brown Sugar

Carrots Roasted in Brown Sugar
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Ingredients

  • Brown sugar
  • Olive oil
  • Pepper and salt

Preparation Steps:

1. Warm the oven up to 400°F.
2. Mix sugar, oil, salt, and pepper into the carrots.
3. Roast for 25 to 30 minutes or until the sugars turn brown. 

9. Salmon With Citrus Glaze

Salmon With Citrus Glaze
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Ingredients

  • 4 pieces of fish
  • Orange and lemon juice
  • Honey
  • Soy sauce
  • Chopped ginger

Preparation Steps:

1. Put honey, soy, ginger, and juices in a bowl. 
2. Rub the sauce on the meat and sear it or bake it at 375°F for 12 to 15 minutes.

10. Hot Cross Buns

Hot Cross Buns
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Ingredients

  • 3 cups of flour
  • 1/4 cup of sugar
  • 1 package of yeast
  • 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon
  • One-half cup of warm milk

Preparation Steps:

1. Put together the dry ingredients. Then, add the milk, butter, and egg and mix them.
2. Put it in the oven at 375°F for 20 minutes.

Conclusion

There is something for everyone at the table with these Easter dinner dishes, from the rich flavors of herb-crusted lamb to the homey sweetness of hot cross buns. With dinner this good, you'll be making new ones that your guests will never want to miss again. Have a good meal!

FAQs

The most popular food is roasted lamb.

2. What questions to ask at Easter dinner?

Try asking about Easter traditions.

3. Why do we have Easter dinner?

Easter dinner is for celebrating the end of the Lenten fast.

4. What time is Easter dinner usually served?

It is served between 0100 and 0300 PM.

5. Where is Easter celebrated?

It is celebrated worldwide by Christians.

6. What are Easter food traditions?

They include hot cross buns, Easter eggs, and various breads.

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Julia Hart
Food Editor - LifeTrendsStyle

Julia Hart is a food enthusiast and recipe creator, sharing easy and delicious dishes for every occasion.