15 Festive Easter Dinner Ideas
Easter dinner is one of my favorite meals to plan because it brings everyone together around the table. I love creating a menu that feels special and celebratory without spending the entire day in the kitchen.
That’s exactly why I put together these 15 Festive Easter Dinner Ideas — dishes that are beautiful, flavorful, and surprisingly simple to make. Whether I’m hosting family, planning a cozy gathering, or just wanting to make the holiday feel extra memorable, these recipes always deliver.
From comforting classics to fresh spring-inspired favorites, every idea here is designed to impress without overwhelming you. If you’re ready to create a joyful, delicious Easter dinner with less stress, this list has you covered
Tender lamb shanks are slow-braised in red wine, herbs, and aromatic vegetables until irresistibly fall-apart soft.
Served over rich, creamy polenta, this comforting Italian-inspired dish delivers deep, savory flavor in every bite. Perfect for cozy dinners or special occasions when you want an elegant, restaurant-worthy meal at home.
2. Pistachio & Herb Crusted Leg of Lamb
A delicious Greek leg of lamb recipe with a crust of pistachios and herbs. This is a delicious Greek oven-baked leg of lamb recipe with a fantastic pistachio & herb crust: a true taste of the Mediterranean. Enjoy!
This Vegan Beef Wellington Recipe is the perfect vegan main course for your holiday dinner, dinner party, or any special occasion. It’s made with a moist and delicious lentil and quinoa loaf layered with savory mushrooms and wrapped in a flaky crust.
This traditional Italian asparagus lasagna is a light and flavourful asparagus pasta recipe from where I live in Veneto, Italy. Also known locally as ‘pasticcio di asparagi’ or ‘lasagne agli asparagi’, this is an easy spring lasagna recipe with just a few main ingredients.
A rich tasty baked lasagna made with a lamb ragu, béchamel and lasagne pasta sheets. This delicious dish is a fabulous way to serve lamb at Easter or for Sunday lunch. Lamb lovers will be asking for seconds so be sure to make enough!
6. SOUTHERN BAKED MAC AND CHEESE
Creamy southern baked mac and cheese with a secret ingredient is always one of my most popular recipes! The best southern mac and cheese is the best baked mac and cheese recipe! It’s the ultimate comfort food for Sunday dinner or a holiday celebration!
7. MAPLE CANDIED BRUSSELS SPROUTS
Crispy, salty-sweet, and roasted to perfection, these Maple Candied Brussel Sprouts skip the bacon but pack all the crave-worthy flavor. Made with just 5 simple ingredients, they’re the kind of side dish that steals the spotlight at any dinner table.
Looking for pie recipes for Easter? One of our most cherished spring recipes – Torta Pasqualina – is a traditional Italian Easter Pie!
With heaps of spinach, a good measure of ricotta cheese and a surprise of whole eggs inside, this puff pastry spinach pie is both delicious and filling!
9. APRICOT STUFFED LEG OF LAMB
Eating lamb roast on Easter Sunday is a truly British tradition! We decided to stuff a boneless leg of lamb with all things we love for our Easter centrepiece!
This recipe shows you how to make a small Easter roast that serves 3-4 – but if you are cooking for a crowd the recipe can also be easily adjusted.
10. Fall-Off-the-Bone Braised Lamb Shanks
This Braised Lamb Shanks recipe is a tender and hearty dish, braised in chicken broth, lemon, and dill. Fork-tender and flavorful meat that’s easy to prepare—perfect for feeding a hungry crowd or making family dinner extra special!
Skillet Honey Mustard Glazed Ham is a delicious simmer roasted spiral cut hamdrenched in a honey mustard glaze topped with fresh thyme. It’s the perfect holiday ham.
If you’re looking for the ultimate comfort food side dish, this Cream Cheese Corn hits the spot! It’s creamy, cheesy, loaded with savory ranch flavor, and crispy bacon – everything you want in an easy, crowd pleaser casserole.
With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep, this is the perfect side dish for holidays, potlucks, or busy weeknights.
This Kale and Quinoa Salad is a simple, healthy quinoa salad recipe that is great as a light lunch or a side dish recipe. Made with quinoa, roasted chickpeas, feta, almonds, bell pepper, sunflower seeds and topped with a lemon dijon dressing.
14. BLUEBERRY GOAT CHEESE SALAD
This Blueberry Goat Cheese Salad is an easy summer salad that is perfect to make during blueberry season. Made with blueberries, goat cheese, spinach and toasted walnuts. Then topped with a maple balsamic vinaigrette.
15. Slow Cooker Herbed Baby Potatoes
This Slow Cooker Herbed Baby Potatoes recipe is a must-have in your side dish arsenal! Made with olive oil, baby potatoes, butter, and dried herbs, this hands-off potato recipe couldn’t be easier to make, thanks to the slow cooker!
These tender, seasoned baby potatoes are the perfect side for dinners, holidays, and potlucks!
