Best Easter Dinner Ideas

These recipes are sure to make your Easter holiday dinner extra special. Whether you are planning a large family gathering, or if there will just be a handful of people, the dishes here will help you celebrate.

Included in this round up are classic Easter dishes like ham, scalloped potatoes, lamb and candied carrots. There are also a few recipes to bring something unique to your Easter dinner like baked salmon, ratatouille and stuffed pork loin.

How to Cook a Smoked Picnic Ham

Baked picnic ham with a orange and brown sugar glaze is a classic comfort food meal and is easy to cook in the oven with this recipe. Roast the smoked pork shoulder.
Candied Carrots

Candied carrots that are made with baby carrots and coated in a glaze with butter, brown sugar, honey and cinnamon. An excellent side dish for holiday dinner meals like Thanksgiving, Christmas or Easter.
Dairy Free Scalloped Potatoes

These oven baked scalloped potatoes made with oil and seasoning are a great alternative that the typical kind made with cream and grated cheese!
Spinach Salad with Beets, Candied Pecans and Goat Cheese

Fresh and healthy salad recipe made with baby spinach, spiralled beets, mandarin oranges, candied pecans and crumbled goat cheese with a honey dijon vinaigrette.
Bacon Cheddar Broccoli Bake

Oven baked casserole that is gooey and delicious! Broccoli, bacon, cheddar cheese, cream cheese and green onions
Pork Loin Roast with Apple Cranberry and Walnut Stuffing

A stuffed pork loin roast recipe that is stuffed with apples, cranberries, walnuts and fresh thyme. How to instructions to butterfly a boneless pork loin.
Oven Roasted Fingerling Potatoes

These roasted mini potatoes are a quick side dish that goes well with almost any meat for dinner. Simple to make, this is perfect for a weeknight meal!
How to Cook a Top Sirloin Beef Roast

A simple no-fail recipe for cooking a top sirloin beef roast in the oven. It is tender, juicy and perfectly seasoned.
Smoked Leg of Lamb – Boneless

How to smoke a boneless leg of lamb with these simple instructions and delicious herb and garlic rub. Smoked in a Bradley Electric Smoker, but any smoker would work.
Baked Ratatouille

This oven baked ratatouille recipe is a classic French Tian side dish. Made with tomatoes, eggplant, green and yellow zucchini, this is a hearty fall meal.
Braised Red Cabbage

Stovetop recipe for German style braised red cabbage and apples. Sweet and tart, this is a delicious side dish.
Jello Mold with Fruit Salad

This jello fruit mold recipe is a classic retro recipe that reminds me of my childhood. It is still a hit today and perfect for potlucks.
Mashed Potatoes with Chives and Pecorino

These mashed potatoes are super creamy with the zing of fresh chives and the distinct taste of pecorino romano cheese. This is a perfect side dish!
How to Bake Salmon in the Oven

These oven baked salmon fillets are so easy to make and perfect for a weeknight meal.
Apricot Cashew and Coconut Spring Mix Salad

A fresh and healthy salad packed with ingredients! It is easy to make and perfect for lunches or dinner.

Other Great Round Ups

If you are looking for more recipes for Easter, then check out these round ups featuring appetizers, sides, main dishes and more!