11 great Easter dinner recipes

Nobody is going to be complaining when you bring out this dip with a side of veggies and crackers to curb hunger before the main event. It’s a creamy mixture of sweet onion and salty bacon. You’ve gotta try it. Get the recipe: Caramelized Onion Dip

With its perfect combination of sweet and crunchy, we like the way this salad makes you tackle it with a knife and fork. With candy-sweet roasted beets and crisp apples, even the kids will be into it. Get the recipe: Roasted Beet and Apple Salad

You can serve this as an appetizer to start your meal off right. We love that it features one of our favourite spring ingredients: maple syrup. The best part is, you don’t have to tell the kids they’re slurping up veggies! Get the recipe: Maple Carrot Soup

A deconstructed roast dinner is easy and absolutely impressive. Sheet pans are your new best friend, throw everything on the tray and walk away. Get the recipe: Double Sheet Pan Chicken Dinner

Try these tasty lamb chops for a twist on the traditional roast leg of lamb. There’s a Greek yogurt dip that the kiddie table will cheer for. Get the recipe: Turkish Lamb Chops

Brisket is a humble cut of meat, but when cooked low and slow, it yields incredible flavour and tenderness. Get the recipe: Simple Braised Brisket with Lemon-Parsley Garnish

Kids love mashed potatoes, making them a go-to for most holiday dinners. The beauty of this recipe is that you can make it ahead of time (prep time is just 20 minutes!). It’s studded with golden breadcrumbs, is nice and creamy c/o cream cheese, and ready to be the all-star at your table. Get the recipe: Mashed Potato Casserole

Need something impressive—and secretly easy—to feed a crowd? Glazed ham goes a long way. Serve it sliced and drizzled with sauce or pile slices on squishy buns for the kids. Get the recipe: Cranberry-Cider Glazed Ham

Turkey is a commitment, but it rewards you with a delicious meal and plenty of leftovers that can be used in soups, sandwiches or pastas. Lucky you, this one only requires 15 minutes of prep. Get the recipe: Lemon and Thyme Roasted Turkey

Want to stick with a traditional holiday dish? This comforting main is sure to please your bunch—and you make it in the slow cooker. Using dark meat keeps it nice and juicy. Get the recipe: Herb and Spice Chicken with Potatoes and Carrots

Who says you have to follow tradition? These eggplant roll-ups are a delicious gluten-free and vegetarian option. Get the recipe: Eggplant Parmesan Roll

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