Skip to content

Top Navigation

Cooking Light Cooking Light
  • Recipes
  • Cooking 101
  • Eating Smart
  • Healthy Living
  • News

Profile Menu

Your Account

Account

  • Email Preferences

Manage Your Subscription

  • All Access Subscribers
  • Magazine Subscribers
  • Cooking Light Diet Subscribers
Login
Logout
SUBSCRIBE
Pin FB

Explore Cooking Light

Cooking Light Cooking Light
  • Explore

    Explore

    • 31-Day Healthy Meal Plan

      Our 31-day calendar of meals and tips shows you how to cook more and love it with fun, family-friendly meals that come together quickly and deliciously. Read More
    • Dinner Tonight: Quick and Healthy Menus in 45 Minutes (or Less)

      Hundreds of delicious recipes, paired with simple sides, that can be on your table in 45 minutes or less. Read More
    • Our Favorite Healthy Air Fryer Recipes

      Who ever said that chicken wings, doughnuts, and pizza couldn't be healthy? Read More
  • Recipes

    Recipes

    See All Recipes
    • Breakfast & Brunch
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    • Drinks
    • Recipe Makeovers
    • Quick & Healthy
    • Diabetic
    • Gluten-Free
    • Vegetarian
    • Cooking Light Live
  • Cooking 101

    Cooking 101

    See All Cooking 101
    • Essential Ingredients
    • Cooking Techniques
    • Meet the Chef
    • Cooking Resources
    • Budget Friendly
    • Smart Choices
  • Eating Smart
  • Healthy Living

    Healthy Living

    See All Healthy Living
    • Weight-Loss
    • Health
    • Fitness
    • Home
    • Travel
    • Nutrition 101
  • News

Profile Menu

Your Account

Account

  • Email Preferences

Manage Your Subscription

  • All Access Subscribers
  • Magazine Subscribers
  • Cooking Light Diet Subscribers
Login
Logout
Sweepstakes

Follow Us

  1. Home
  2. entertaining
  3. 11 Full-Course Menus to Make Easter Planning Easier

11 Full-Course Menus to Make Easter Planning Easier

March 12, 2009
Skip gallery slides
Pin
Credit: Photo: Dylan + Jeni
Find the perfect Easter menu for your celebration—from a casual, outdoor brunch to a buffet, to a formal Easter dinner, (and whatever the weather) we've got just the plan for you. 
Start Slideshow

1 of 11

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Vegetarian Easter Lunch

Credit: Photo: Hector Manuel Sanchez

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

1 of 11

Advertisement
Advertisement

2 of 11

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Lovely Lemon Easter Menu

Credit: Photo: Johnny Autry

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

2 of 11

3 of 11

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

The Ultimate Easter Brunch Menu

Credit: Photo: Hector Manuel Sanchez

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

3 of 11

Advertisement

4 of 11

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Sunny Easter Menu

Credit: Randy Mayor; Jan Gautro

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

4 of 11

5 of 11

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Stormy Easter Menu

Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Lydia DeGaris-Pursell

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

5 of 11

6 of 11

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Snowy Easter Menu

Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Lydia DeGaris-Pursell

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

6 of 11

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

7 of 11

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Easy Easter Menu

Credit: Randy Mayor

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

7 of 11

8 of 11

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Easter Brunch Buffet

Credit: Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner

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

8 of 11

9 of 11

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Easter Dinner

Credit: Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner

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

9 of 11

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

10 of 11

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Easter Brunch

Credit: Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner

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

10 of 11

11 of 11

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Elegant and Easy Easter Menu

Credit: Photo: Dylan + Jeni

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

11 of 11

Replay gallery

Share the Gallery

Pinterest Facebook

Up Next

    Share the Gallery

    Pinterest Facebook
    Advertisement
    Skip slide summaries

    Everything in This Slideshow

    Advertisement

    View All

    1 of 11 Vegetarian Easter Lunch
    2 of 11 Lovely Lemon Easter Menu
    3 of 11 The Ultimate Easter Brunch Menu
    4 of 11 Sunny Easter Menu
    5 of 11 Stormy Easter Menu
    6 of 11 Snowy Easter Menu
    7 of 11 Easy Easter Menu
    8 of 11 Easter Brunch Buffet
    9 of 11 Easter Dinner
    10 of 11 Easter Brunch
    11 of 11 Elegant and Easy Easter Menu

    Share & More

    Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message
    Cooking Light

    Magazines & More

    Learn More

    • Customer Service this link opens in a new tab
    • Advertise
    • Content Licensing
    • Accolades this link opens in a new tab

    Connect

    MeredithCooking Light is part of the Allrecipes Food Group. © Copyright 2023 Meredith Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Cooking Light may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Offers may be subject to change without notice. Privacy Policythis link opens in a new tab Terms of Servicethis link opens in a new tab Ad Choicesthis link opens in a new tab California Do Not Sellthis link opens a modal window Web Accessibilitythis link opens in a new tab
    © Copyright Cooking Light. All rights reserved. Printed from https://www.cookinglight.com

    View image

    11 Full-Course Menus to Make Easter Planning Easier
    this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines.