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    Home » Roundups

    21 Easter Dinner Main Dish Recipes

    Published: Mar 24, 2025 · Modified: Oct 2, 2025 by bobbieblue

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    Easter is a great holiday for families and friends to gather and along with the festivities is always the need for great food. This collection of main dish recipes are perfect for your Easter feast and go far beyond the typical ham.

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    Try mouthwatering lamb chops, prime rib, pork chops or even cornish hens for a dinner that is sure to impress! With these delicious recipes you will plenty of choices for the perfect Easter dinner and perhaps may only have trouble deciding which one to make!

    Honey Bourbon Glazed Ham

    Honey Bourbon Glazed Ham served on a platter.
    Photo Credit: Blue's Best Life

    As the holiday celebrations approach, it's essential to plan the menu for the events. This Honey Bourbon Glazed Ham will be a perfect centerpiece for the day. It's an easy way to make any gathering special. Check out the simple recipe and enjoy the celebrations with this delightful dish!

    Get the Recipe: Honey Bourbon Glazed Ham

    Dutch Oven Pork Roast

    Photo Credit: The Dizzy Cook

    This savory Dutch Oven Pork Roast boasts a fragrant herb Dijon crust, ensuring a meal that's both comforting and flavorful. Nestled alongside sautéed cabbage, tender apples, and a medley of roasted vegetables, it's a perfect centerpiece for festive gatherings or cozy weekend dinners.

    Get the recipe: Dutch Oven Pork Roast

    Pork Sirloin Roast

    Photo Credit: Get Inspired Everyday

    Easy to make with garlic herb butter, this Pork Sirloin Roast is the perfect healthy family dinner. A pork sirloin roast is a relatively lean cut of meat that roasts quickly into tender juicy slices. Try this flavorful pork roast paired with simple side dishes.

    Get the recipe: Pork Sirloin Roast

    Orange Glazed Chicken

    Photo Credit: A Farmgirl's Kitchen

    Craving a delicious and effortless dinner? Look no further than Orange Glazed Chicken! This dish is bursting with flavor, thanks to the sweet and tangy honey orange glaze that keeps the chicken moist and tender. Plus, it's incredibly easy to prepare, making it perfect for busy weeknights or even a special Thanksgiving feast.

    Get the recipe: Orange Glazed Chicken

    How To Cook A Ham In A Roaster

    Photo Credit: Midwestern Home Life

    This juicy and succulent ham smothered in a sweet and savory brown sugar pineapple glaze is the perfect centerpiece for your holiday feast. Plus, using a roaster oven frees up space in your main oven for all your delicious side dishes, like creamy red skin mashed potatoes, comforting corn casserole, and vibrant green bean casserole.

    Get the recipe: How To Cook A Ham In A Roaster

    Easy Roasted Dutch Oven Turkey Breast Recipe

    Photo Credit: Blue's Best Life

    This simple Dutch oven turkey breast recipe is ideal for smaller Thanksgiving gatherings. Skip the hassle of a whole turkey and enjoy perfectly roasted turkey with crispy skin and juicy meat.

    Get the recipe: Easy Roasted Dutch Oven Turkey Breast Recipe

    Oven Baked Ham With Potatoes And Carrots

    Photo Credit: The Peasant's Daughter

    This family-pleasing meal couldn't be simpler: oven-baked glazed ham with a bed of roasted root vegetables like potatoes, carrots, and beets.

    Get the recipe: Oven Baked Ham With Potatoes And Carrots

    Roast Beef Tenderloin

    Photo Credit: The Forked Spoon

    Craving a show-stopping dish for your next special occasion? This roast beef tenderloin with red wine sauce is guaranteed to impress. The recipe unlocks the secret to perfectly cooked, melt-in-your-mouth tenderloin bathed in a rich, flavorful sauce.

    Get the recipe: Roast Beef Tenderloin Recipe With Red Wine Sauce

    Slow Cooker Ham With Marmalade Glaze

    Photo Credit: The Forked Spoon

    Our recipe features a pre-cooked, spiral-cut ham glazed with a mouthwatering brown sugar and apricot marmalade combination. Let your Crockpot work its magic while you whip up delicious side dishes in the oven - the perfect holiday meal made stress-free!

    Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Ham With Marmalade Glaze

    Braised Lamb Shanks Recipe

    Photo Credit: A Cedar Spoon

    Craving comfort food? This easy braised lamb shank recipe is perfect for you. Simply sear the lamb shanks, then let them simmer in the oven with a flavorful medley of tomatoes, carrots, wine, and aromatic spices. After 2.5 hours, you'll be rewarded with melt-in-your-mouth, fall-off-the-bone lamb infused with delicious herbal notes.

    Get the recipe: Braised Lamb Shanks Recipe

    Dutch Oven Ham

    Photo Credit: Camp Grill Eat

    Take your holiday feast to the next level with this versatile Dutch oven spiral ham. Whether you're cozying up by the campfire or celebrating at home on the stovetop, this recipe delivers juicy, tender ham glazed in a mouthwatering brown sugar, mustard, and orange sauce.

    Get the recipe: Dutch Oven Ham

    Poor Mans Prime Rib

    Photo Credit: Beyond Cereal

    Craving a showstopping main course without breaking the bank? This budget-friendly prime rib alternative is perfect for holidays or special occasions. Enjoy tender, flavorful meat for a fraction of the cost, allowing you to plan a complete feast without sacrificing quality.

    Get the recipe: Poor Mans Prime Rib

    Lemon Garlic Oven Roasted Whole Chicken

    Photo Credit: Healthy Fitness Meals

    This Lemon Garlic Oven Roasted Chicken is a flavor explosion with a crispy skin and juicy meat. Easy to make, it's the perfect way to elevate your weekend dinner.

    Get the recipe: Lemon Garlic Oven Roasted Whole Chicken

    Za'atar Roasted Chicken With Lemon And Herbs

    Photo Credit: Dana's Table

    Infused with za'atar, sumac, lemon, and aromatic herbs, this roasted chicken is a flavor explosion waiting to happen. Enjoy it as a simple one-pan meal or elevate it to a beautiful holiday centerpiece with roasted vegetables and a fresh herb garnish.

    Get the recipe: Za'atar Roasted Chicken With Lemon And Herbs

    Smoked Leg Of Lamb

    Photo Credit: Britney Breaks Bread

    Craving a centerpiece that wows? Look no further than this Smoked Leg of Lamb! Packed with flavor from a homemade herb rub and juicy, tender meat, it's surprisingly simple to prepare. This recipe is perfect for holidays or any special occasion, leaving you with a delicious dish everyone will rave about.

    Get the recipe: Smoked Leg Of Lamb

    Stuffed Cornish Hens Recipe

    Photo Credit: Little Sunny Kitchen

    These glazed Cornish hens are easy, delicious, and perfect for any occasion. They're stuffed with a wild rice mix that's bursting with sweet apple, tart cranberry, and crunchy pecan flavor.

    Get the recipe: Stuffed Cornish Hens Recipe

    Pan Seared Pork Chops

    Photo Credit: Living Chirpy

    Looking for a new favorite pork dish? Our Pan-Seared Pork with Mushroom & Pea Marsala Sauce might just be it! This incredibly flavorful recipe comes together in just 30 minutes.

    Get the recipe: Pan Seared Pork Chops

    Creamy Sage Chicken

    Photo Credit: Through The Fibro Fog

    Packed with flavor and surprisingly simple, this creamy sage chicken is a weeknight lifesaver. Made with just a handful of ingredients, the fragrant sauce comes together in under 30 minutes, perfect for busy schedules.

    Get the recipe: Creamy Sage Chicken

    Italian Herb Roasted Turkey

    Photo Credit: Three Olives Branch

    This holiday season, impress with our Italian Herb Butter Roasted Turkey. Bursting with flavor from a decadent herb butter, it's the perfect main course.

    Get the recipe: Italian Herb Roasted Turkey

    Pan Seared Lamb Chops

    Photo Credit: Homemade In The Kitchen

    This recipe for Pan-Seared Lamb Chops with Pan Sauce is perfect for a romantic evening or a cozy holiday meal. Simple to prepare, it's sure to impress with its restaurant-quality flavor, all made at home in under an hour.

    Get the recipe: Pan Seared Lamb Chops

    Smoked Turkey Breasts

    Photo Credit: Garlic And Zest

    Make perfectly smoked turkey breasts that are bursting with flavor and stay juicy throughout! This recipe uses a simple dry rub and a foolproof method on a pellet grill for incredibly tender smoked turkey. So moist, you won't even need gravy!

    Get the recipe: Smoked Turkey Breast

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