80 Easter Dinner Recipes We Swear By Every Year

There’s no better way to celebrate spring, fresh seasonal veggies, and Lent finally being over than with the perfect Easter dinner. From classic ham and lamb centerpieces to easy one-pot pasta dishes, these recipes will appeal to everyone at your table. Whether it’s your first time making holiday dinner or you’re an old pro, our list of 80 Easter dinner mains is sure to inspire.

An Easter ham is a classic, and we’ve got 5+ solid recipes for you to try (including one in made easy on a sheet pan). 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. Not a big red meat fan? Don’t fret, we’ve got chicken and fish dishes that’ll be just as impressive on your dinner table, like our tomato butter roast chicken, our feta & herb-crusted salmon, and our chicken saltimbocca.

Vegetarians, we’ve got you covered too. Dishes like moussaka (with lentils instead of beef!), our seitan piccata, or our chicken-fried mushrooms & gravy are just as special as their meat counterparts. Paired with our veggie-forward Easter sides, no one will even miss the meat.

Going solo this holiday and want something more low-key? Stick with the traditional, but aim at meals you can reheat throughout the week. Perhaps something like our Greek avgolemono soup that’s a lemony play on comfort chicken noodle, our whipped ricotta pasta, or our Italian pizza rustica (great served great warm or cold).

To be honest, all our Easter dinners make great leftovers—check out our top things to do with leftover ham and lamb if you’re lucky enough to have extra. To fully round out your holiday meal, get inspired by our Easter appetizers, side dishes, and desserts too.