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The Best Easter Recipes for a Stress-Free Holiday

Elevate your Easter table with these simple, high-flavor recipes. Whether you're planning a traditional holiday dinner with roasted turkey and glazed ham or looking for fresh sides and light spring salads, you'll find everything you need to build a perfect seasonal menu.

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  • Appetizers
  • Salads
  • Easter Mains
  • Non-Traditional Easter Mains to Try
  • Easter Side Dishes for Every Table

Appetizers

Start Easter with easy appetizers and light bites that work for brunch, dinner, or snacking while everyone gathers.

  • Olive tapenade in a bowl garnished with lemon wedges and with crackers.
    Green Olive Tapenade
    Cook Time10 Minutes
  • Smoked salmon canapés on wax paper.
    Smoked Salmon Canapés
    Cook Time17 Minutes
  • A bowl of bean dip topped with olive oil and lemon slices.
    Quick White Bean Dip
    Cook Time5 Minutes
  • Tuna patties topped with aioli and chives with a bowl of aioli on the side.
    Easy Tuna Cakes Recipe (Tuna Patties)
    Cook Time15 Minutes
See more Snacks and Appetizers →

Salads

These fresh, flavorful salads add color and balance to your Easter table and pair well with ham, chicken, and other spring mains.

  • Pear and arugula salad on a plate next to wooden salad spoons.
    Arugula Pear Salad (with shaved parmesan)
    Cook Time15 Minutes
  • A spinach and sweet potato salad with salad spoons.
    Roasted Sweet Potato Salad with Quinoa
    Cook Time45 Minutes
  • A spoon scooping potato salad on a plate.
    Roasted Italian Potato Salad
    Cook Time35 Minutes
  • Strawberry and tomato salad in a red bowl.
    Strawberry Tomato Salad
    Cook Time10 Minutes
  • A bowl of lemon orzo salad topped with lemon slices.
    Lemon Orzo Salad with Feta
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • A plate of potato salad topped with chives.
    Potato Salad without Mayo (No Eggs!)
    Cook Time25 Minutes
  • A plate of grilled zucchini slices topped with herbs and feta.
    Grilled Zucchini Salad
    Cook Time14 Minutes
  • Chicken and strawberry salad on a platter.
    Grilled Chicken and Strawberry Salad
    Cook Time23 Minutes
See more Salads →

Easter Mains

If you're planning a traditional Easter dinner, these main dishes include classic holiday options like ham, roast chicken, and other cozy favorites that feel special but are still approachable.

  • Roasted turkey with herbs on a cutting board.
    How to Roast a Turkey (Juicy, No-Fuss Method)
    Cook Time4 Hours 55 Minutes
  • Crispy roasted Cornish hens topped with lemon and rosemary, served with Brussels sprouts and roasted sweet potatoes.
    Roasted Cornish Hens (Spatchcocked)
    Cook Time45 Minutes
  • Spiral ham with a glaze.
    Air Fryer Ham with Bourbon Glaze (Juicy & Easy!)
    Cook Time55 Minutes
  • Whole chicken surrounded by baby potatoes and onion in a Dutch oven.
    Oven Roasted Whole Chicken and Potatoes (using your Dutch Oven!)
    Cook Time1 Hours 45 Minutes
  • Ricotta cheese filling in chicken breasts.
    Prosciutto-Wrapped Chicken
    Cook Time35 Minutes
  • Chicken thighs in a cast iron pan topped with thyme.
    Chicken with Mustard Sauce
    Cook Time35 Minutes
  • Blue napkin topped with a plate full of a rotisserie chicken.
    Air Fryer Rotisserie Chicken
    Cook Time1 Hours
  • Cooked chuck roast in broth in a large pot.
    Dutch Oven Red Wine Braised Pot Roast
    Cook Time3 Hours 30 Minutes

Non-Traditional Easter Mains to Try

Looking for something a little different this year? These non-traditional Easter dinner ideas are still festive, comforting, and perfect for serving family and friends.

  • Sliced steak and onion pie.
    Steak and Onion Pie (British Pub Style)
    Cook Time1 Hours 45 Minutes
  • Platter of lasagna topped with basil.
    Creamy Pesto Chicken Lasagna with Béchamel
    Cook Time2 Hours
  • A pot pie with a wooden spoon digging in.
    Leftover Turkey Pot Pie
    Cook Time1 Hours 15 Minutes
  • Ricotta pasta with arugula.
    Lemon Ricotta Pasta with Arugula (20-Minute Recipe)
    Cook Time20 Minutes

Easter Side Dishes for Every Table

No Easter table is complete without a few great sides. From carrots and potatoes to baked mac and cheese, these easy Easter side dishes pair with just about any main.

  • Green beans garnished with lemon wedges on a white plate.
    Crispy Parmesan Air Fryer Frozen Green Beans
    Cook Time20 Minutes
  • A plate of carrots topped with rosemary.
    Roasted Garlic Air Fryer Carrots
    Cook Time25 Minutes
  • Rosemary garnished potatoes and carots.
    Honey Roasted Carrots and Parsnips
    Cook Time45 Minutes
  • A spoon scooping into a pan of mac and cheese.
    Old-Fashioned Baked Macaroni and Cheese
    Cook Time50 Minutes
  • Mashed potatoes with melted butter on top.
    Instant Pot Red-Skinned Mashed Potatoes
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • Smashed potatoes on a sheet pan.
    Smashed Fingerling Potatoes
    Cook Time40 Minutes
  • Mashed sweet potatoes topped with parsley and a piece of butter.
    Savory Mashed Sweet Potatoes
    Cook Time40 Minutes
  • Sheet pan full of roasted Italian veggies with fresh basil.
    Easy Mediterranean Roasted Vegetables (Oven-Baked in 30 Minutes)
    Cook Time35 Minutes
See more Side Dishes →

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  • Couscous, asparagus and a piece of breaded fish on a plate.
    Panko Crusted Cod (Simple Stovetop Recipe)
  • Cold noodle salad topped with lime wedges.
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    Greek Turkey Burgers with Tzatziki (Grill or Stovetop)
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