Traditional Easter dinner recipes are a great way of celebrating. Impress your guests with great Easter food ideas and have fun with various holiday-themed recipes. Enjoy the wide range of the traditional Easter food recipes.
Easter Recipe Ideas:
1. Flattened Chicken and Grilled Romaine with Parsley-Lemon Sauce:
The grilled chicken serves a great feast for Easter food. A quick tip is to remove a chicken’s backbone. Insert the kitchen shears into the chicken cavity and then cut it lengthwise entirely on the one of a backbone. While rotating the chicken 180 degrees, cut them along the other side.
Ingredients:
- 1 chicken, have its backbone removed and flatten the chicken.
- 4 cloves of garlic chopped.
- Kosher salt.
- Freshly ground black pepper.
- ¼ cup parmesan grated.
- ¼ cup toasted hazelnut, almonds.
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest and 2 tablespoon lemon juice.
- 4 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided.
- 2 Romaine hearts, halved lengthwise.
Directions:
- Always preheat the grill to medium-high set up for grilling whether direct or indirect.
- Loosen the skin of the chicken and spread some garlic below the chicken. Season it with salt and pepper and put it to grill. Grill it over direct heat with breast-side down such that it is covered until golden brown and charred for about 5-8 minutes. Flip and grill over indirect heat, have it covered until an instant-read thermometer is inserted into the thickest part shows up 165 degrees F, 35 to 40 minutes.
- In the meantime, combine Parmesan, hazelnut, parsley, lemon zest and juice with 3 tablespoons of oil in a bowl. Top it up with pepper and salt.
- Brush romaine with leftover tablespoon oil. Season it with salt and pepper. Grill it over direct heat and turn once until wilted and charred from all sides for 1-3 minutes.
- Serve your guests hot chicken and romaine topped with parsley-lemon sauce
One of the best food ideas for Easter that you must try if you are hosting guests.
2. Spinach and Artichoke Crown Roast of Lamb:
The total stunner Easter recipe ideas which will take your guests to a great blissful dining experience. Stuffing it with a cheesy spinach and artichoke rice makes it a great Easter food idea which is sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 crown which must be prepared of the Frenched lamb
- 2 tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil and more drizzling
- Jasmine or basmati rice
- Artichoke hearts
- Baby spinach which is chopped
- Crumbled feta
- Juice of a large lemon
- 2 lemons sliced for serving
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Put oregano, rosemary and season with salt and pepper in a bowl. Rub this mixture on the lamb and crown with all over olive oil and herb mixture.
- Keep the lamb in a Bundt pan coming up with the middle of the crown through. Transfer to a baking sheet and roast for 38 to 40 minutes such that the meat temperature is at 130 degrees. Remove it from the pan and wrap it with aluminum foil and let it rest as is for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook rice as per the instruction in the package. Transfer to a bowl and add artichokes, feta, spinach and lemon juice with seasoning and salt plus some pepper. Drizzle generously with olive oil and return to rice pot to keep warm while lamb is kept aside and resting.
- When ready to be served, place this lamb crown on the serving plate and spoon rice inside the crown and the platter. Accordingly, arrange the lemon slices on the platter and serve.
3. The Peeps S’Mores Skillet Dessert:
The peeps S’mores is the best dessert that you and your family deserve this Easter. The marshmallows and flavor in this dessert give an adorable jaw-dropping treat for bunnies of all sizes. To begin with, spread the chocolate chips layer in the skillet evenly and do not have second thoughts in adding an extra layer of the chocolate if you like. Pour warmed heavy cream on the chips and add it in the oven to let it develop like a ganache-life base that will yummily ooze when paired with the softened marshmallows perched at the top.
Ingredients:
- Heavy whipped cream and warmed
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 3-5 packages of peeps, mix it with match colors of your choice
- Graham crackers for serving.
Directions:
- Preheat the oven at about 450 degrees F.
- Heat the heavy whipping cream in a microwavable safe bowl for 30 seconds or a pot over heat until warm.
- In the medium skillet, spread out evenly the chocolate chips. Pour warmed whipping cream on the chips. Arrange peeps in the colorful pattern of your choice.
- Bake until it turns golden brown for 8 to 10 minutes.
4. Bacon Asparagus Crescents:
Ingredients:
- 8 slices bacon
- Flour for rolling the dough
- 1 sheet of crescent dough
- 1 small bunch of asparagus, woody ends removed
- Kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon of extra-virgin oil
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan
- Egg wash
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. On a large baking sheet, put a wire rack on the top placed to lay the bacon over it. Bake until bacon is cooked properly and until it is pliable about 20 minutes.
- Increase the heat in the oven to 425 degrees. Line a layered sheet pan with parchment paper.
- On the lightly floured surface, roll the pastry out to a larger rectangular such that you square the edges and cut the rectangle into 8 even squares.
- Toss asparagus onto olive oil and season it with some salt and pepper.
- Brush each square of the pastry with egg wash. Keep the slice of cooked bacon on the top followed by 3 to 4 stalks of asparagus and sprinkle some Parmesan. Wrap the bacon around the cheese and asparagus; wrap the pastry around it next. Overlap the puff pastry such that it seals them.
- Brush each of the puff pastry with more egg wash and bake until puff pastry is puffed and golden about 10-12 minutes.
5. Honey Glazed Carrots:
The perfect yummy sides that no one can ignore or hold their temptation.
Ingredients:
- Carrots peeled and half its length
- ¼ cup butter
- 2 tablespoon honey
- ½ tablespoon dried rosemary
- ½ tablespoon garlic powder
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground pepper
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. In a saucepan, heat the butter on a low flame or heat. Stir the rosemary and honey with garlic powder and season with pepper and salt.
- Place carrots on a large baking sheet. Pour it over and glaze and top until coated.
- Roast the carrots until caramelized and glazed for about 30-40 minutes.
- Garnish with thyme before serving.
6. Dijon- Smothered Chicken Legs with Broccolini:
Ingredients:
- Packed frozen steam and mash cup potatoes
- Medium chicken drumsticks
- Kosher salt and pepper
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoon butter
- ¾ cup chicken stock
- ¼ cup white wine
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 ½ teaspoon whole grain Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
- 2 bunches broccolini
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 1 sliced lemon
- 2 garlic cloves chopped
Directions:
- Preheat the broiler to high temperatures. Prepare frozen steam and mash the cut potatoes according to directions in the package.
- While the season drumsticks with kosher salt and black pepper. Toss the ¼ cup flour. Cook it in butter over medium heat in a large skillet. Turn it occasionally and let it turn brown, 6 -8 minutes.
- Whisk them together in the chicken stock, heavy cream, white wine, whole grain Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon flour, and chopped thyme. Pour this mixture over the chicken, scraping any browned bits. Cook keeping it partially covered rotating it to cook on all sides equally.
- Meanwhile, toss the broccoli, olive oil, lemon and chopped garlic cloves on the baking street. Season with pepper and salt. Broil until it turns charred, 6 to 8 minutes. Serve chicken and sauce over the potatoes with broccoli alongside.
7. Lemon Drop Sheet Cake:
One of the fun Easter recipes that you must try
Ingredients:
- Cooking spray
- 1.5 cup all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ tablespoon baking soda
- ½ tablespoon salt
- ½ cup lemonade
- 2 tablespoon lemon zest, extra for garnish and ½ cup lemon juice.
- 1 ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- ¾ cup Dukes mayonnaise
- Lemon cream frosting
- Crushed lemon drop candies for garnishing
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease and flour a 9/13 inch baking pan. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt in a bowl. Combine lemonade, lemon zest and the juice in a bowl separately.
- Beat the sugar, vanilla and egg on medium-high speed with an electric mixture until it turns very light and ribbons form when beater is lifted to 2 to 4 minutes. Reduce the speed to lower and add mayonnaise, beat just until combined. Beat the mixture of flour and lemonade mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture, until incorporated. Transfer it to the pan.
- Bake until a wooden pick inserted at the center and must come out clean. 30 to 35 minutes cool completely on a wire rack.
- Transfer to a serving platter and frost with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting. Top it up with garnishing lemon zest and lemon drop candies.
- Get the frosting ready by beating cream cheese and butter on medium speed with a blender until creamy and smooth. Continue for 1-2 minutes. Gradually add confectioners’ sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest and kosher salt beating until light and fluffy for about 2 minutes.
8. Ham Glaze:
A perfect recipe that comes out tasty every time it is prepared.
Ingredients:
- ½ cup orange marmalade
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Freshly ground black pepper
Directions:
- Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and whisk it together.
- Brush it over the ham, regularly every 30 minutes until it is fully baked.
- Brush the final one before serving.
9. Lamb Chops with Mint Gremolata:
Ingredients:
- 4 rib lamb chops
- ½ cup olive oil
- 4 sprig torn mint
- 2 garlic cloves
- ½ teaspoon of Freshly ground pepper
- For Gremolata
- 1 garlic clove
- ¼ teaspoon lemon zest
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup loosely packed mint leaves
- 2 teaspoon olive oil
Directions:
- Keep the lamb chops, olive oil, garlic, torn mint, and pepper in a large, plastic bag which can be sealed. Toss to coat lamb chops. Marinate it in the refrigerator for minimum 2 hours.
- Take out chops, wipe off excess marinate, and sprinkle season with salt and freshly ground pepper. Boil the chops on high until medium-rare, which takes about 3 minutes per side. Take out and let rest for 5 minutes.
- Next, to make gremolata: Crush garlic cloves, add lemon zest, and salt. Turn it into a paste using the side of a large knife or a mortar and pestle. In a bowl, mix together garlic paste and mint leaves with olive oil completely. Get out the chops to a serving plate, sprinkle with mint gremolata, and relish with fresh mint.
10. Robin’s Egg, Cheese-Cake:
A quick and simple cheese-cake which you could make and kids would love to enjoy this Easter. This makes fun Easter recipes for you to make it with kids and enjoy.
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cup heavy cream
- 12 oz. softened cream cheese
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 cup crushed Robin’s Eggs, plus more for garnish
- ¼ cup malted milk powder
- 1 graham cracker crust
Directions:
- In a blender, beat heavy cream until soft peaks form. Add sugar, cream cheese and allow it to mix well until wholly combined and no lumps remain. With a spatula, blend in Robin’s Eggs and malted milk powder until mixed well.
- Transfer mixture into graham cracker crust, cover with plastic wrap, and chill until firm, at least for 6 hours and preferably overnight.
- When you are ready to serve, top it up liberally with some more of Robin’s Eggs.
Hope you loved our Easter food ideas for this year. If you happen to try any of these yummilicious food menus, please let us know your reviews and how your guests and family enjoyed them. Write to us via the comments section below. We love to hear from you!
