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What are some good Easter dinner recipes?

Top 10 Easter Dinner Ideas

• Bourbon-Glazed Ham. Smoky and sweet flavors come through in every bite of this Kentucky-style ham. ...
• Simple Au Gratin Potatoes. ...
• Baker's Dozen Yeast Rolls. ...
• Make-Ahead Turkey and Gravy. ...
• Parmesan Asparagus. ...
• Creamy Grape Salad. ...
• Pork Tenderloin Medallions with Strawberry Sauce. ...
• Orange Spice Carrots. ...
• Almond Strawberry Salad. ...
• Roasted Radishes. ...

What is the best food for Easter dinner?

Rack of lamb is actually pretty simple if you remember three main points:

1. Seasoning only with salt and pepper, instead of marinating, lets the flavor of the lamb come through.
2. Put the lamb fat side down in a smoking hot skillet and leave it alone for a minute until it's brown. ...
3. Baking lamb at 300° keeps the meat from tightening up so that it comes out very tender. ...

What should I bring to Easter dinner?

What to bring to a potluck: 23+ Best Dishes Ideas Perfect to Bring to a Potluck Party

1. Cucumber Tomato Salad. This refreshing cucumber and tomato salad is perfect for a casual dinner or for feeding a crowd at a potluck.
2. Baked Garlic Parmesan Puffs. Are you looking for a great recipe to bring on your next potluck? ...
3. Garlic Parmesan Roasted Shrimp with Mango Dipping Sauce. ...
4. Ham Cheese & Spinach Puffs. ...
5. Raspberry White Chocolate Coconut Bites. ...

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What are some good Easter dinner ideas?

• Funeral Potatoes (aka “Cheesy Potato Casserole)
• Parmesan Baked Potato Halves
• Creamy Potatoes and Peas
• Potatoes Au Gratin
• Crock Pot Potatoes Au Gratin
• Perfect Mashed Potatoes

What is a traditional Easter dinner menu?

Easter dinner is typically made up of ham, potatoes, vegetable side dishes such as corn, green beans or asparagus, and dinner rolls. Of course each of those dishes can vary greatly. For example, some have roast lamb or chicken instead of ham.

What is a good menu for Easter Sunday?

Try the artichoke chicken, savory spinach-feta buns, and carrot cake in the form of cookies! Whether you opt for a classic ham recipe, a spring-inspired pasta, or a vegetarian Easter dinner, you can't go wrong with these recipes. Making your holiday ham in a slow cooker is a great way to save space in the oven.

What is the most traditional Easter dinner?

An Easter ham is a classic, and we've got 6 solid recipes for you to try (including one in your instant pot!) If you're looking to branch out, check out our recipes for other meaty holiday showstoppers, like braised lamb shank, pork loin roast, and beef wellington.

What is traditional Easter food?

Chocolate eggs. Symbolises: New life, rebirth, fertility, and the brightness of spring. ... Hot cross buns. Symbolises: The cross on top symbolises the crucifixion, the spices may also symbolise spices used to embalm Jesus after the crucifixion. ... Simnel cake. ... Roast lamb. ... Easter bread. ... Easter bunny bakes. ... Carrots. ... Cooked ham.More items...

How do you host an Easter dinner?

Ten Simple Ways to Instantly Be a Better HostGreet guests. Yes, at the door. ... Start with a drink. Or at least offer one. ... Add a seasonal decoration on the table. Keep it simple: spring flowers, seasonal fruit or vegetables, painted eggs, etc. ... Warm plates. ... Change the butter dish. ... Add ice. ... Light candles. ... Assign seating.More items...•

What do you eat on Easter Friday?

What can you eat on Good Friday? On Good Friday, it's tradtion to eat fish rather than meat. According to Christians, Jesus sacrificed his flesh on what is now known as Good Friday. This is why traditionally, people abstain from meaty flesh on Good Friday.

Are you supposed to eat pork on Easter?

Easter Food Traditions Christians celebrate Easter with some traditional foods but seem to have more regional and family favorites rather than religiously dictated foods. Ham is often served at the Easter table, which may seem odd since Jesus was Jewish and wouldn't have eaten pork.

Why is ham served at Easter?

Still, Easter is when this delectable dish really takes center stage. One reason ham became the meat of choice for Easter dinner is because it was available. Historically, pigs were slaughtered in fall and cured over the winter. They were ready to eat once spring arrived and the Lenten fast ended.

What to serve with beef Easter dinner?

Serve the beef Easter dinner with a fresh arugula salad, shaved Parmesan cheese, and blistered cherry tomatoes. A squeeze of grilled lemon gives the dish bright flavor.

What seasonings are used for Easter dinner?

Sink your teeth into a juicy forkful of shallot-stuffed steak this Easter Sunday. We use a plethora of savory seasonings, such as rosemary, thyme, and garlic, to make this Easter dinner.

What to put on Easter ham?

All you need is tart cherries, pineapple juice, dry mustard, and five-spice powder.

What kind of cheese goes well with Easter flatbread?

Vegetarians will love our Easter flatbread that takes advantage of in-season artichokes and bright veggies. Top it off with a sprinkling of garlic-herb goat cheese for an unexpectedly bold flavor.

Is there a vegetarian Easter casserole?

This beautiful casserole is one of our favorite vegetarian Easter recipes, boasting seasonal asparagus, nutrient-rich farro, and bold Asiago cheese. Prepare with vegetable broth in place of chicken broth to make it meat-free.

What is the food of Easter?

Delicious hot cross buns are a signature food of Easter. Spiced with nutmeg, flavored with currants and apricots, then topped with a lemon icing, this sweet bread is at it's best when it's homemade.

What is in an Easter pie?

This is no ordinary pie! The Easter pie recipe loads the buttery crust with savory Italian ingredients, including prosciutto, salami, sausage, and mozzarella cheese. It's fabulous for brunch and is definitely going to show off your culinary prowess.

What to bake for Easter brunch?

Add puff pastry dough, blueberries, and cream cheese to your grocery list and bake up some blueberry cream cheese danishes for Easter brunch. They're sweet and delicious and rather easy to make at home.

What sauce should I use for egg custard bread pudding?

You can even top it with your sauce of choice: vanilla or butterscotch or a tempting brown sugar pecan sauce.

What is the best dessert for Easter?

The classic chocolate fudge brownie is rich, creamy, and perfectly indulgent. It's one of the most popular desserts for Easter and this is a recipe that won't let you down.

What vegetables can I eat in 10 minutes?

Need a really fast side of veggies? In just 10 minutes you can pull off a tasty dish of braised carrots and sugar snap peas. Seasoned with parsley and a touch of garlic, it may just become a new staple around your house.

Tangy Honey Glazed Ham

I came up with the glaze for this ham using ingredients on hand and it's the best I've ever tasted. This ham is very nice served with scalloped potatoes, creamed peas and biscuits.

Baked Ham with Glaze

This is a favorite on Easter. Everyone kept going back until the ham was gone. They loved this glaze which, by the way, I got from a church member.

Stuffed Leg of Lamb

Rolled leg of lamb stuffed with spinach, goat's cheese and pine nuts. Suggested: Serve with Brussels sprouts cooked in butter and fresh garlic. A scrumptious Irish cuisine that is sure to please!

Special Italian Easter Pizza

My college roommate's family made this every Easter and sent a whole pie to us. I loved it and asked for a recipe but was told I could not have it. So I tweaked a few recipes I found myself, and my final result is a dish that was better than the original recipe. Enjoy!

Spanakopita (Greek Spinach Pie)

This is an authentic, really rich pie stuffed with spinach, onions, cheeses and herbs that are all enfolded by crispy, flaky phyllo dough.

Pistachio Crusted Rack of Lamb

The pistachio and mustard crust gives this lamb dish an interesting flavor and texture. Sure, rack of lamb is a little pricey, but no more so than other special occasion meats like prime rib, beef tenderloin, or goose. And, because rack of lamb is sold completely trimmed, you'll have virtually no waste.

Roasted Rack of Lamb

A rack of lamb is seared, and encrusted with Dijon mustard and garlic and rosemary flavored bread crumbs. Then it is roasted to your desired doneness.

Looking to create an Easter dinner menu? Try our lineup of holiday mains and sides that are sure to please your guests

Looking to create an Easter dinner menu? Try our lineup of holiday mains and sides that are sure to please your guests.

Plum-Glazed Lamb

Fruity and flavorful, this wonderful glaze is simple to prepare, and its hint of garlic really complements the lamb. The recipe makes enough glaze to baste the lamb during roasting and leaves plenty to pass when serving. —Ann Eastman Greenville, California

Citrus Rainbow Carrots

I grow lots of carrots and I’m always experimenting with ways to serve them. The first time I made this citrusy recipe for my husband, he said it tasted like Christmas! Although he calls them my "Christmas Carrots," they're tasty anytime; I especially like serving them at Easter, with the array of carrots available in early spring.

Orange-Glazed Ham

This delicious ham looked like a sparkling jewel on the table when my mom served it for Easter dinner. The flavor of the spice rub penetrates through every tender slice. Even its enticing aroma while baking can't match the wonderful taste. —Ruth Seitz, Columbus Junction, Iowa

Beans 'n' Caramelized Onions

Brown sugar, bacon and cider vinegar season this simple side. I often make it for family and friends, and it never fails to please!—Jill Heatwole, Pittsville, Maryland

Herb-Stuffed Pork Loin

I serve this pork roast often when I'm entertaining company. It's especially good with garden-fresh herbs, but dried work nicely as well. It makes a stunning presentation. —Michele Montgomery, Lethbridge, Alberta

Spiced Garlic Carrots

This classic Moroccan side dish is served as often as possible, hot or as a cold salad, in most Sephardic Jewish homes. The natural sweetness of the carrots tempers the garlic and balances the sizzle of the pepper flakes. —David Feder, Buffalo Grove, Illinois

Lamb Chops

"This was quick, easy and darn near foolproof. Plus, it had enough complex flavor to serve to guests. It was exceptional."

Spanakopita (Greek Spinach Pie)

"Excellent! One trick: Try melting the butter in olive oil when painting the filo sheets. It gives the dish a much better taste and texture."

Ham with Pineapple-Honey Glaze

"It was my first time trying this technique to cook ham and it was fantastic! It was super moist from the first slice until the last one."

Scalloped Potatoes

"This is a great and decadent scalloped potatoes recipe! My mother and I decided to make this recipe one night, and we doubled it to make a larger batch. It came out so rich that it tasted like it was made with cream, not low-fat milk."

Roasted Asparagus

"Asparagus takes on a whole new significance when you roast it like this. I put the asparagus in a zip bag with the oil and salt and shake, shake, shake, then turn it out onto the baking sheet. This helps it get covered with the oil and not my fingers!"

Tsoureki (Greek Easter Bread)

"I have been desperately looking for a bread recipe that would produce results similar to the recipe that my grandmother brought over from Greece. This was the first time that I had attempted to make bread in years and it came out perfectly on the first try."

Greek-Style Lemon-Butter Parmesan Roast Potatoes

"These potatoes were absolutely delicious, and the leftovers make the best home fries I've ever had for breakfast."

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How long to cook pork tenderloin for Easter?

Make Easter dinner a spring celebration in just 35 minutes. Peas and lightly blistered tomatoes add sweetness while feta cheese adds tang to the side salad served with this juicy pork tenderloin.

How long after Easter can you make ham sandwiches?

You'll want enough to make little ham sandwiches for at least a few days after Easter.