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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    20 Wholesome Easter Dinner Ideas Your Whole Family Will Love

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on April 17, 2025, updated April 10, 2025 - Leave a Comment

    Easter is a wonderful time for family gatherings and sharing delicious meals together. Whether you're looking for classic dishes or something a bit different, there are plenty of options that everyone will enjoy. From savory main courses to easy sides, these 20 ideas will help you create a memorable Easter dinner that brings everyone to the table.

    Air Fryer Hasselback Potatoes

    Air fryer hasselback potatoes.
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    Air Fryer Hasselback Potatoes are a quick and easy take on the classic Swedish side dish, ready in just 30 minutes. Topped with garlic butter and Parmesan cheese, this dish is a favorite that you'll want to make again and again.

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    Duck With Orange Sauce

    Duck Breasts with Orange Sauce
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    Duck breasts with orange sauce is a fantastic dish that combines sweet and tangy flavors. This is a great option for Easter dinner and can be prepared in advance, making it easy to serve.

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    Chicken Stuffed with Feta Cheese

    Feta stuffed chicken.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Chicken filets topped with Feta cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and basil create a delicious dish that's perfect for Easter dinner. This is a great option that everyone will enjoy.

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    2 Ingredient Slow Cooker Roast Lamb

    2 Ingredient Slow Cooker Roast Lamb.
    Photo Credit: Fab Food 4 All.

    This slow cooker roast lamb is super easy to make and turns out really tender and tasty. You’ll be surprised at how simple it is, with just two ingredients and no extra liquid needed!

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    Spatchcocked (Butterflied) Roast Chicken with Potatoes

    Spatchcocked (Butterflied) Roast Chicken with Potatoes.
    Photo Credit: Big Delicious Life.

    Garlic and herb butterflied roast chicken with baby potatoes is a great one-pan meal that the whole family will enjoy. Juicy chicken and crispy potatoes come together effortlessly for a delicious dinner.

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    Crockpot Ham with Coke

    Crockpot Ham with Coke.
    Photo credit: The Feathered Nester.

    Crock Pot Ham With Coke results in a tender and flavorful ham that works great as the main dish for any holiday or dinner gathering. It's an easy option that brings a nice balance of sweetness and savory taste to your table.

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    Air Fryer Lamb Chops

    Air Fryer Lamb Chops.
    Photo Credit: Easy and Delish.

    Air Fryer Lamb Chops are marinated and cooked in just 7 minutes, offering a simple and delicious dinner option that everyone will enjoy. They turn out tender and juicy on the inside with a nice crispy outside.

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    Instant Pot Spiral Ham with Glaze

    Instant Pot Spiral Ham with Glaze.
    Photo Credit: Eating in an Instant.

    Spiral ham cooked in the Instant Pot is covered in a tasty brown sugar and mustard glaze. This simple dish is perfect for holiday dinners.

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    Air Fryer Flank Steak

    Sliced flank steak.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Air Fryer Flank Steak comes out tender and juicy in just 8-10 minutes. The marinade adds great flavor and helps soften the meat, making it a quick and delicious option for dinner.

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    Roasted Beet & Fennel Salad

    Beet & fennel salad.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This beetroot and feta salad is quick to prepare, taking only 15 minutes of your time. It's a warm dish filled with beets, feta cheese, fennel, and roasted pine nuts, making it a great option for any meal.

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    Shrimp Scampi Without Wine

    Shrimp scampi.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Shrimp Scampi can be made in just 10 minutes without any wine, offering a delicious option for an appetizer or main dish. The combination of garlic, lemon, chili, and parsley fills your kitchen with a wonderful aroma.

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    Baked Ham with Brown Sugar Glaze

    Baked Ham with Brown Sugar Glaze.
    Photo Credit: The Cooking Duo.

    Baked Ham with Brown Sugar Glaze is sure to be the highlight of your Easter dinner. This juicy spiral-cut ham is baked with orange juice and topped with a sweet and tangy glaze that caramelizes beautifully, making it a delicious centerpiece for your meal.

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    Air Fryer T-Bone Steak with Homemade Garlic Butter

    T-bone steak with garlic butter.
    Photo credit: Emmeline Kemperyd.

    Juicy T-bone steaks come out perfectly in the air fryer, and they're quick and easy to prepare. Pair them with a simple garlic butter or your favorite sauce for a satisfying dinner.

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    Pork Chops with Red Wine & Mushrooms

    Cast iron skillet pork chops.
    Photo Credit: always use butter.

    These Cast Iron Pork Chops are quick to prepare and full of flavor, perfect for a tasty dinner in just 25 minutes. With garlic, mushrooms, and thyme, they are seared and simmered in red wine, resulting in incredibly juicy chops.

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    Brussels Sprouts with Honey Balsamic

    Brussel sprouts.
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    Frozen brussels sprouts can be transformed into a delicious side dish with just a little prep and 16 minutes in the air fryer. Coated in honey balsamic vinaigrette and a hint of cayenne pepper, they come out perfectly roasted and caramelized.

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    Honey Mustard Glazed Ham

    Skillet Honey Mustard Glazed Ham.
    Photo Credit: Dutch Oven Daddy.

    Skillet Honey Mustard Glazed Ham features a tender spiral cut ham cooked in a sweet and tangy honey mustard glaze, finished with fresh thyme. This dish is perfect for Easter dinner, bringing a delightful flavor to your table.

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    Slow Cooker Corn Casserole

    Slow Cooker Corn Casserole.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    Sweet slow cooker corn casserole is simple to prepare with just a few ingredients and your crock pot. This dish can be made ahead of time and is perfect for holiday dinners or any meal.

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    Lamb Meatballs with Cilantro & Lemon

    Lamb Meatballs with Cilantro & Lemon
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    These Lamb Meatballs are simple to prepare and packed with fresh lemon and cilantro flavor. They pair perfectly with creamy mashed potatoes or can be served as appetizers at a gathering.

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    Instant Pot Lamb Shoulder

    Instant Pot Lamb Shoulder.
    Photo Credit: Recipes from a Pantry.

    Serving roast lamb shoulder is a classic choice for Easter dinner, but it can take a long time to prepare. This Instant Pot Lamb recipe is ready in just 90 minutes and offers tender, flavorful meat that everyone will want to enjoy.

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    Slow Cooker Roast Pork With Crackling

    Slow Cooker Roast Pork With Crackling.
    Photo Credit: Sweet Caramel Sunday.

    Slow Cooker Roast Pork With Crackling is a great choice for Easter dinner that everyone will enjoy. With tender roast pork and crispy crackling, this dish is easy to prepare and perfect for a family gathering.

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    About Emmeline Kemperyd

    Emmeline Kemperyd is a writer, food blogger, recipe creator and food photographer and the founder of alwaysusebutter.com. She has more than 20 years of experience creating and simplifying recipes so they taste good, and are quick, easy, and approachable. She is a regular contributor to MSN  and her work has been featured by The Guardian, Well+Good, Vulture, SheKnows, Good Men Project, Daily Kos, The Grio, The Asian Parent, and The Feed Feed, among others.

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