11 Full-Course Menus to Make Easter Planning Easier

Step aside, ham and lamb. Our plant-powered Easter lunch menu celebrates the fresh flavors of spring and is sure to please vegetarians and meat-eaters alike. From vibrant salads to saucy eggs and decadent tarts, there is something special for everyone.

• Avocado and Almond Salad
• Saucy Skillet Poached Eggs
• Herbed Ricotta, Asparagus, and Phyllo Tart
• Orzo and Herb Pilaf
• Chai Carrot Pie

Nothing puts the zing in spring like bright, tart lemon, featured here in this crowd-pleasing Easter menu. Lemon pairs beautifully with cheesy stuffed potato bites, pork, asparagus, and even creamy low-sugar cheesecake bars. Double the pork and asparagus to serve 8. Happy spring!

• Lemon-Caper Parmesan Potato Salad Bites
• Herbaceous Grilled Pork Tenderloin
• Israeli Carrots
• Asparagus With Lemon and Pecorino
• Tangy Lemon Cheesecake Bars

Our easy-to-execute Easter brunch menu features a crowd-pleasing spread of sweet and savory menu options to satisfy you till dinner time. From tangy pickled eggs to hearty stratas and fresh arugula salads, there is something for every craving. Just make sure to save room for a slice of luscious Browned Butter Carrot Cake.

• Turmeric-Pickled Deviled Eggs
• Green Pea and Parsley Hummus
• Spinach-Artichoke Strata
• Arugula Salad With Goat Cheese, Bacon and Balsamic-Fig Dressing
• Dutch Baby With Strawberries and Pistachios
• Browned Butter Carrot Cake

This brunch menu is designed for Easter al fresco, but can be enjoyed just as thoroughly indoors.

•  Grilled Wild Salmon and Vegetables
•  Ham and Asparagus Frittata
•  Herbed Potato Salad
•  Fresh Berry Pavlovas

If your March is still more lion than lamb, this menu is for you. Each dish features a bold look and flavor to outshine a wet, dreary day.

• Fire and Spice Ham 
• Green Beans with Roasted-Onion Vinaigrette
• Carrot Soufflé
• Double-Coconut Cake

If spring's not yet sprung in your neighborhood, warm up with this hearty Easter feast.

• Roast Lamb with Rosemary and Garlic 
• Golden Onion Strata with Gruyère and Prosciutto
• Barley Pilaf with Sautéed Mushrooms
• Sour Cream Babka

A variety of herbs lend sophistication to this menu of simple spring foods. If there's no time to soak the ham, a prepared one will work fine. Save your effort instead for the chocolate cake, which is heavenly.

• Simple Baked Ham 
• Rosemary Potatoes
• Glazed Julienne Carrots
• Light 'n' Creamy Chocolate Cake Roll

This menu features traditional recipes inspired by world cuisines from Ireland to Spain, and several dishes highlight spring flavors.

• Smoked Salmon Dip
• Basil-Lime Fruit Salad
• Garlic-Studded Rosemary Roast Rack of Lamb
• Easter Egg Cookies

This festive meal is a pleasure to host because you do most of the preparation in advance. 

• Shrimp and Bacon Deviled Eggs
• Sun-Dried Tomato and Herb-Stuffed Leg of Lamb
• Roasted Potatoes with Herb Vinaigrette
• Asparagus with Olive Gremolata
• Hot Cross Buns
• Almond Jelly Roll with Raspberry Filling

Savor delicate, peak season fare with this festive meal.

• Prosciutto and Melon Salad with Cantaloupe Vinaigrette
• Ginger and Thyme–Brined Pork Loin
• Potato and Leek Cakes with Blue Cheese Sauce
• Sautéed green beans
• Riesling
• Glazed Lemon-Blueberry Poppy Seed Bundt Cake
• Coffee, tea

Moving away from the roasts of winter, this gorgeous menu features sweet lump crab and a simply roasted side of salmon. Break into courses—the crab cakes, the soup, the salmon and quinoa salad, and the carrot cake—for a truly special Easter feast that’s light enough for any time of day.

• Mini Crab Cakes with Pickled Celery
• Carrot Soup with Parmesan Crisps
• Roasted Side of Salmon with Shallot Cream
• Quinoa Salad with Artichokes and Parsley
• Carrot-Zucchini Cake with Coconut Cream Cheese Frosting