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February 20, 2025 · Leave a Comment

29 Easter Sunday Dinner Ideas

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As we approach Spring, there is one event that brings families and friends together to celebrate the season: Easter Sunday.

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This holiday is celebrated by colorful eggs, fluffy chicks and bunnies and is the perfect opportunity to gather around the dinner table for a delicious feast with loved ones.

But with so many traditional dishes and recipes to choose from, how do you make the main event during your Easter dinner stand out? In this post, we'll give you some mouth-watering Easter Sunday dinner ideas.

From traditional dishes to modern twists, get ready to elevate your Easter gathering to the next level with these delicious and easy-to-follow recipes. ~Enjoy!

Chicken and Turkey

Lemon Pepper Whole Roasted Chicken in a pan

Lemon Pepper Whole Roasted Chicken

Lemon Pepper Whole Roasted Chicken using fresh lemon zest and cracked fresh black pepper is a deliciously easy recipe with a ton of flavor.

Chimichurri is a combination of fresh herbs, vinegar and oil and adds a light flavor to this whole roasted chicken.

Chimichurri Whole Roasted Chicken

Chimichurri Whole Roasted Chicken made with a combination of fresh herbs, vinegar and oil adds a light flavor to this whole roasted chicken.

Rosemary Lemon Spatchcock Chicken is a quicker, light and super flavorful way to cook a whole roaster chicken. 

Rosemary Lemon Spatchcock Chicken

Rosemary Lemon Spatchcock Chicken is a quicker, light and super flavorful way to cook a whole roaster chicken. 

Dijon Balsamic Roasted Whole Chicken

Dijon Balsamic Roasted Chicken

For a simple whole roasted chicken with robust flavor, try this one made with a marinade of Dijon mustard, balsamic vinegar and fresh chopped rosemary.

Cornish hens roasted with fresh squeezed lemon juice, garlic powder, Kosher salt and black pepper with a white wine pan gravy.

Lemon Roasted Cornish Hens

Cornish hens roasted with fresh squeezed lemon juice, garlic powder, Kosher salt and black pepper with a white wine pan gravy.

pesto roasted chicken

Whole Roasted Pesto Chicken

Whole chicken topped with fragrant homemade basil pesto sauce; then slowly roasted until juicy and tender.

A slice of Gremolata Roasted Turkey Breast

Gremolata Roasted Turkey Breast

With meals like this Gremolata Roasted Turkey Breast made with fresh parsley, lemon and garlic; you can transform any roast into a family favorite.

Boneless turkey breast seasoned with rotisserie seasonings on a wooden cutting board.

Rotisserie Style Boneless Turkey Breast

Boneless turkey breast seasoned with rotisserie seasonings including paprika, thyme, garlic and onion powder, salt, white and cayenne pepper.

Whole turkey in a roasting pan

Butter & Herb Whole Roasted Turkey

Whole turkey basted with mixture of butter and fresh herbs like parsley, oregano, rosemary, salt and pepper. 

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Beef

Prime rib roast or otherwise known as a standing rib roast, is so simple to make at home and is a special treat for holiday gatherings.

Standing Rib Roast (Prime Rib)

Prime rib roast or otherwise known as a standing rib roast, is so simple to make at home and is a special treat for holiday gatherings.

roast beef sliced on a gray board

Italian Herb Encrusted Roast Beef

Lean eye round of beef encrusted with Italian herbs, garlic and extra virgin olive oil; then roasted until tender and golden brown.

Marsala.Roasted Beef Brisket

Marsala and Lemon Roasted Beef Brisket

Thin cut beef brisket slow roasted with Marsala wine, lemon juice, and fresh rosemary makes the perfect Sunday dinner of holiday meal.

Beef short ribs slowly cooked in red wine, garlic, rosemary and two types of mustard are so tender and delicious.

Tuscan Braised Beef Short Ribs

Beef short ribs slowly braised in red wine, garlic, rosemary and two types of mustard are so tender and delicious.

Roast Beef topped with a mixture of horseradish, garlic, and fresh rosemary is the perfect meal for a Sunday afternoon.

Horseradish, Garlic and Rosemary Roast Beef

Roast Beef topped with a mixture of horseradish, garlic, and fresh rosemary is the perfect meal for a Sunday afternoon.

A knife sitting on top of a wooden cutting board, with beef brisket

Tuscan-Style Beef Brisket

Thin cut beef brisket topped with garlic and fresh rosemary; then slowly roasted with Italian Tuscan red wine.

A piece of Parmesan Encrusted Roast Beef on a cutting board with

Parmesan Encrusted Roast Beef

Top round roast beef encrusted with a mixture of Parmesan cheese, fresh parsley, garlic and panko breadcrumbs is an easy way to add extra flavor to your family meal. 

Wine and Balsamic Marinated Filet Mignon

Wine and Balsamic Marinated Filet Mignon

Wine & Balsamic Marinated Filet Mignon made with dry red wine, mustard, balsamic vinegar and fresh rosemary is an easy marinade that's perfect for rich meats like beef.

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Pork

Making a holiday dinner doesn't have to be difficult. Try this Brown Sugar-Honey Baked Ham made with only three ingredients.

Brown Sugar Honey Baked Ham

Making a holiday dinner doesn't have to be difficult. Try this Brown Sugar-Honey Baked Ham made with only three ingredients.

Boneless center cut pork loin topped with honey, fresh rosemary and a balsamic glaze; then roasted until tender and juicy. 

Honey Balsamic Pork Loin

Boneless center cut pork loin topped with honey, fresh rosemary and a balsamic glaze; then roasted until tender and juicy. 

Herbs de Provence Encrusted Pork Loin

Herbs de Provence Encrusted Pork Loin

This Herbs de Provence Encrusted Pork Loin is a must try for Sunday dinner or holiday gatherings. The fragrant flavors of this dried spice go perfectly on chicken and fish as well.

Tender center cut pork loin stuffed caprese-style with fresh tomatoes, garlic, basil and mozzarella cheese (includes video).

Caprese Stuffed Pork Loin

Caprese Stuffed Pork Loin made with center cut pork stuffed with fresh tomatoes, garlic, basil and mozzarella cheese.

Dijon Rosemary Encrusted Pork Loin sliced on a plate with fresh rosemary.

Dijon Rosemary Encrusted Pork Loin

The mild flavor of Dijon mustard combined with the woodsy flavor of fresh rosemary, make this Dijon Rosemary Encrusted Pork Loin the perfect meal for holidays or Sunday Supper.

Spinach and Goat Cheese stuffed pork loin

Spinach, Mushroom and Goat Cheese Stuffed Pork Loin

Boneless center cut pork loin stuffed with spinach, mushrooms and Goat cheese; then tied and baked until moist and tender.

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Meatless

eggplant francaise on a spoon

Eggplant Francaise

Eggplant lightly floured, dipped in egg, pan fried, covered in a light, lemony sauce and cheese; then baked until hot and bubbly. 

butternut squash lasagna slice on a plate

Butternut Squash Lasagna

With the perfect combination of herbs, cheeses, and velvety butternut squash, this Butternut Squash Lasagna will make every bite a delight.

Learn how to make homemade Neapolitan Ravioli. It's easier than you think and perfect for holidays or Sunday Supper.

Neapolitan Ravioli

Learn how to make homemade Italian style Neapolitan Ravioli. It's easier than you think and perfect for holidays or Sunday Supper.

Low Fat Vegetable Lasagna made with reduced fat cottage and mozzarella cheeses, zucchini, spinach, carrots and crushed tomatoes.

Vegetable Lasagna

Low Fat Vegetable Lasagna made with reduced fat cottage and mozzarella cheeses, zucchini, spinach, carrots and crushed tomatoes.

A close up of eggplant parmesan.

Eggplant Parmesan

Eggplant Parmesan with Marinara Sauce made with sliced, breaded and fried eggplant layered with my favorite tomato sauce and shredded mozzarella cheese is my idea of ultimate comfort food.

Cheese ravioli topped with pesto made from fresh baby spinach, garlic, pine nuts and Asiago cheese.

Ravioli with Spinach Pesto

Cheese ravioli topped with pesto made from fresh baby spinach, garlic, pine nuts and Asiago cheese.

 

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