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Whether you’re planning a classic Easter spread or looking for fresh ideas to elevate your holiday meal, we’ve got you covered. In this collection of over 40 Easter dinner recipes, you’ll find everything from succulent mains to vibrant sides and irresistible desserts. Whether you’re hosting a large family gathering or an intimate dinner, these recipes will help you create a meal that’s as festive as it is flavourful.
Let’s dive into the best Easter dinner recipes to make this year truly special!
Kick off your Easter feast with flavourful starters that set the stage for a delicious meal, from fresh tasty soups to sharing platters and light bites.
4.90 from 19 votes
Chicken and Sweetcorn Soup
Easy Chinese-style chicken and sweetcorn soup, made from scratch, in less than 20 minutes. A quick family favourite!
Crispy prawn toast is infinitely better when it’s homemade. Top slices of bread with a simple whizzed up prawn mixture, coat in sesame seeds and fry to golden perfection. You can have these ready in less than 20 minutes!
Beer Cheese Dip – Warm, melty cheese goodness, with a light savoury 'beer-ness', and little cayenne kick. Serve with warm dough balls for a fantastic game day snack or party appetizer!
The centrepiece of your Easter table, these main course recipes include everything from traditional roasted lamb to glazed ham, roast pork (my personal favourite) and vegetarian-friendly options too.
5 from 2 votes
Roast Leg of Lamb with Rich Gravy
Tender Roast Leg of Lamb coated with a simple but flavourful herb and lemon rub and served with rich, meaty gravy.
Cooking lamb shanks for 7 or 8 hours in the slow cooker results in beautiful fall-apart meat. We’re cooking them with stock, red wine and redcurrant jelly for a fantastic rich sauce.
A whole roast chicken with roast potatoes and vegetables all cooked in the air fryer! All done in less than 90 minutes. This is a great way to make a simple roast dinner with minimal washing up!
Step-by-step guide with FREE time plan for making a delicious roast beef dinner with Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes, gravy, carrots, broccoli and cauliflower cheese.
Minced lamb in a rich tomato sauce, layered up with aubergines and potatoes and finished off with delicious cheesy white sauce. Moussaka is perfect comfort food.
Complement your main dish with a variety of vibrant and satisfying sides, including mint sauce, roasted vegetables, comforting potato sides and how to make the perfect gravy.
4.84 from 12 votes
Easy Cauliflower Cheese
This is my easy cauliflower cheese, super simple and its gluten free too. Less effort, less washing up but still with creamy, cheesy flavour!
Creamy, buttery, cheesy, bacon-y mashed potato, topped with caramelized onions plus MORE golden, bubbling, melted cheese and crispy bacon bits. It really is mashed potato heaven.
This is my recipe for tender, flavourful and easy spring greens – cooked with a little stock, garlic and butter. A one-pan side dish, ready in less than 10 minutes.
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Dessert
End your Easter dinner on a sweet note with decadent desserts like tiramisu, sherry trifle, and/or festive chocolate treats like my giant creme egg.
5 from 1 vote
Easy Tiramisu Recipe
I'm using all the shortcuts and hacks to get the prep time down to 10 minutes for this Tiramisu recipe then it sits in the fridge until you’re ready to serve, its the ultimate make ahead dessert!
A soft, light sponge cake, topped with sticky caramelized pineapple rings and juicy maraschino cherries. I like to serve this up with a simple pineapple-caramel sauce made using the juice from the tinned pineapple.
Rich, chocolatey and zesty, this chocolate orange bread and butter pudding is a twist on the classic, with a sweet, crisp exterior and a beautiful soft-and-tender centre.
This Giant Creme Egg Dip with cookies and marshmallows makes the most memorable Easter dessert! The dip takes only five minutes to prep, then you're ready to serve with all of your dipping goodies!
A fifteen minute party dessert (that will probably be gone in 5!) – these Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries make a fantastic simple dessert for your buffet table!
And if you wanted some ideas for what to do with any leftover easter chocolate (I know, is leftover chocolate even a thing) then check out my post here.
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