Easter Dinner: 29 Scrumptious Recipes to Celebrate in Style

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Hop into a world of flavor this Easter with these exceptional main dish ideas, guaranteed to delight your taste buds and whisk you away to culinary paradise! From succulent spring lamb to zesty glazed ham, let your dining table come alive with a colorful symphony of mouthwatering masterpieces.

Smoked Spiral Ham

Smoked Spiral Ham
Smoked Spiral Ham. Photo Credit: GirlCarnivore.

Smoked Spiral Ham is the perfect holiday recipe! It’s easy to make and bursts with a smoky, savory flavor. Don’t settle for a dry, bland ham when you can have something as juicy and flavorful as this delicious spiral sliced ham with a maple bourbon sticky sweet glaze.
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Stuffed Breast of Veal

Stuffed Breast of Veal. Photo credit: GirlCarnivore.

Impress your guests with this mouth-watering stuffed breast of veal recipe. This savory and satisfying classic recipe may be your new favorite indulgent meal, perfect for holidays or special occasions.
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Smoked Leg of Lamb

Smoked Leg of Lamb
Smoked Leg of Lamb. Photo Credit: GirlCarnivore.

A perfect main dish for Easter Sunday, smoked leg of lamb is a delicious and flavorful dish that will leave your taste buds craving for more.
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Smoked Turkey on a Drum Smoker

Smoked Turkey on a bed of fresh herbs.
Smoked Turkey on a Drum Smoker. Photo credit: Girls Can Grill.

If you have a drum smoker, this is by far the best smoked turkey recipe because it’s juicy, crispy and basted with bacon grease and whiskey.
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Smoked Turkey with Stuffing

Smoked Turkey with Stuffing
Smoked Turkey. Photo Credit: GirlCarnivore.

Perfect for a simple Easter dinner, this delicious Traeger Smoked Turkey with stuffing is incredibly juicy and flavorful! It’s the best way to make your Thanksgiving turkey with only 15 minutes of prep, and the result is moist, tender meat from a flavorful turkey stuffed with delicious apple stuffing and crispy, crunchy candied pecans.
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Smoked Prime Rib

Smoked Prime Rib
Smoked Prime Rib. Photo Credit: GirlCarnivore.

This Traeger smoked prime rib recipe offers a delicious smoky flavor that’s perfect for the Easter season or any special occasion! The prime rib is the king of cuts, and we’re showing you how to get a perfect peppery crust on the outside and tender medium rare center with this easy recipe for your pellet grill
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Pork Belly Porchetta

Pork Belly Porchetta
Porchetta. Photo Credit: GirlCarnivore.

This porchetta consists of fragrant flavors such as garlic, fresh rosemary, thyme, and sage that are begging to be on your Easter table. The outside offers a beautifully crisp skin with more tender succulent meat on the inside rolled with a traditional filling.
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Smoked Ham

Smoked Ham
Smoked Ham. Photo credit: Girl Carnivore.

Serve an amazing feast this year with this Smoked Ham recipe. It’s made with fresh ham that’s soaked in a salty, sweet, and flavorful brine, smoked to perfection, then smothered in a honey dijon glaze.
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Perfectly Grilled Rack of Lamb

Perfectly Grilled Rack of Lamb
Perfectly Grilled Rack of Lamb. Photo credit: Girl Carnivore.

Want a delicious Easter feast without hours of work? This really is the perfect Grilled Rack of Lamb. It’s tender in the middle, loaded with flavor from a simple spice rub, and seared to create a crispy browned crust.
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Grilled Ham with Orange Mustard Glaze

Grilled Ham with Orange Mustard Glaze sliced.
Grilled Ham with Orange Mustard Glaze. Photo credit: Girls Can Grill.

Everyone seems to love ham for Easter. This grilled ham with orange mustard glaze will be the star of your dinner table, and the recipe includes instructions for a gas, charcoal grill, or pellet grill.
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Oven Roasted Rack of Pork

Oven Roasted Rack of Pork. Photo credit: GirlCarnivore.

This really is the perfect Oven-Roasted Rack of Pork! It’s easy to make, has a rich herb crust, a perfect medium center, and is roasted with carrots, turnips, parsnips, and onions for a simple side dish!
Get the Recipe: Oven Roasted Rack of Pork

Smoked Beef Tenderloin

Smoked Beef Tenderloin. Photo credit: GirlCarnivore.

Satiate every craving with this incredible smoked beef tenderloin. Perfect fork-tender beef with a rich medium-rare center and just a hint of heat and smoked flavor. It’s the veritable way to take filet mignon to a whole new level while feeding a crowd.
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How to Grill Prime Rib Roast

grilled prime rib on black platter.
Grilled prime rib. Photo credit: Girls Can Grill.

Prime rib roast is probably the most luxurious piece of meat. When it’s cooked following our technique, it melts in your mouth with an herbaceous crust. The recipe includes how to grill this showstopper on any type of grill.
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Spatchcock Smoked Turkey

Spatchcock Smoked Turkey. Photo credit: GirlCarnivore.

Shake up your traditional turkey routine with this perfect Spatchcocked Smoked Turkey recipe. Evenly cooked and with juicy turkey no matter where you slice, this is a tried-and-true method for making the best smoked turkey on the planet!
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Smoked Prime Rib on a Gas Grill

Smoked Prime Rib on a Gas Grill. Photo credit: GirlCarnivore.

When it comes to prime rib, can you cook it on a traditional gas grill and still get tender medium-rare slices filled with flavor? Yes. And with a few easy tricks, this smoked prime rib on a gas grill just may be the easiest way to cook the traditional holiday roast.
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Sous Vide Prime Rib

Sous Vide Prime Rib. Photo credit: GirlCarnivore.

This Sous Vide Prime Rib is the king of masterfully cooked bone-in prime rib. Coated in garlic butter, cooked to a perfect medium rare, and served with heavenly au jus, it’s the perfect show-stopping feast for the holiday season or any special occasion!
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Grilled Spatchcock Chicken

Grilled Spatchcock Chicken. Photo credit: GirlCarnivore.

Hearing grilled chicken on the menu may elicit feelings of fear of dry and bland chicken drenched in too much barbecue sauce. But that is a thing of the past. It turns out how you grill it is the key. Introducing grilled spatchcock chicken; it’s tender, juicy meat and the best way to grill a whole chicken.
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Smoked Prime Rib on a Ninja Woodfire Grill

Grilled prime rib on a Ninja Woodfire Grill.
Ninja grilled prime rib. Photo credit: Girls Can Grill

Learn how to cook a smoked prime rib on a Ninja Woodfire Grill with all-natural woodfire flavor and a nice crust. Follow this recipe and cooking process and you’ll end up with a successful, flavorful prime rib perfect for Easter.
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Herb Rubbed Top Round Roast

Herb Rubbed Top Round Roast. Photo credit: GirlCarnivore.

This Herb-Rubbed Top Round Roast Beef recipe is the perfect way to cook top round roast. It’s slathered in a flavorful herb and mustard rub, braised to get that crispy exterior, then cooked low and slow until fall-apart tender.
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Smoked Roast Beef

Smoked Roast Beef. Photo credit: GirlCarnivore.

Smoked Roast beef is a classic comfort dish that reminds me of Sunday suppers but is it possible to make a fork-tender roast on the grill with that signature barbecue flavor and still have it cooked perfectly inside? Turns out, yes.
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Smoked Pulled Turkey

Smoked Pulled Turkey in pan.
Smoked Pulled Turkey. Photo credit: Girls Can Grill.

If you’re feeding a big crowd this easter, make smoked pulled turkey. The article includes tips for a quick thaw method, brine, rub, and recipes for any leftovers.
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Smoked Whole Chicken

Smoked While Chicken. Photo credit: GirlCarnivore.

When it comes to meals that will change how you cook, a smoked whole chicken is one of them. With juicy, tender meat and tons of flavor, smoking may be your new go-to method for whole chicken every time.
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Eye of Round Roast

Eye of Round Roast. Photo credit: GirlCarnivore.

This really is the Perfect Eye of Round Roast! This lean cut of beef is cooked slow and steady for a tender and juicy middle with a crispy browned exterior. Ready in under an hour!
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Oven Roasted Chateaubriand

Oven Roasted Chateaubriand. Photo credit: GirlCarnivore.

This delicious chateaubriand recipe guides you from start to finish for a perfectly oven-roasted tenderloin roast with a reverse sear finish carved into medium-rare slices. Pair this white tablecloth meal with herbaceous compound butter and rich pan sauce with every melt-in-your-mouth bite of meat.
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How to Make Smoked Turkey on a Weber Kettle

smoked turkey on platter next to a Weber kettle.
Smoked Turkey on a Weber Kettle. Photo credit: Girls Can Grill.

You don’t need a big expensive fancy grill to make smoked turkey. We’ll show you how to smoke one on a Weber kettle or charcoal grill. Includes what size turkey to buy, when to defrost, smoked temps, and cook time.
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Braised Beef Shank

Braised Beef Shank. Photo credit: GirlCarnivore.

This hearty braised beef shank recipe takes a classic comforting dinner and updates it with a modern cut for a fun appearance. We use a Thor’s Hammer beef shank, simmered in a red wine braising liquid with savory veggies and herbs for a fun update on a wholesome meal.
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Phyllo Topped Crispy Grilled Salmon

Fork taking bite out of Phyllo Topped Crispy Grilled Salmon.
Phyllo Topped Crispy Grilled Salmon. Photo credit: Girls Can Grill.

Looking for that Easter dish that will really wow? Make crispy grilled salmon. By adding a few sheets of phyllo dough on top, you’ll create a stunning presentation with a flaky, buttery crunch.
Get the Recipe: Phyllo Topped Crispy Grilled Salmon

Sous Vide Beef Tenderloin

Sous Vide Beef Tenderloin. Photo credit: GirlCarnivore.

Whether you’re cooking for a special occasion during the holiday season or just want to try your hand at precision cooking with minimal effort, this succulent sous vide beef tenderloin is the perfect culinary adventure! Achieve medium-rare slices from edge to edge, every time!
Get the Recipe: Sous Vide Beef Tenderloin

Roasted Rack of Venison

Roasted Rack of Venison. Photo credit: GirlCarnivore.

Our signature recipe for a juicy rack of venison is incredibly tasty and deceptively simple to prepare, with an herb crust that will dazzle your taste buds and delight your guests.
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Braised Lamb Ragu

Braised Lamb Ragu. Photo credit: GirlCarnivore.

This Savory Lamb Ragu with Pappardelle Pasta is the best homemade comfort-food dinner. Tender ground lamb is simmered in a rich, hearty, oh-so-flavorful tomato sauce, served over perfectly cooked ribbons of pappardelle pasta, then topped with ricotta and parmesan cheese!
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Grilled Ham with Apple Cola Jalapeno Glaze

grilled cola ham on board near grilled carrots.
Grilled ham with apple cola jalapeno glaze. Photo credit: Girls Can Grill.

The easiest way to cook up an Easter ham is to buy a pre-smoked, pre-sliced ham at the grocery store. Then, heat it on the grill with an apple cola glaze to add beautiful caramelization.
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Braised Beef Cheeks

Braised Beef Cheeks. Photo credit: GirlCarnivore.

Succulent and tender beef, a savory sauce, and oodles of noodles – what’s not to love about this Braised Beef Cheek Ragu? Topped with a dollop of ricotta and plenty of fresh Parmesan, this amazing dish is so flavorful you’re sure to love it!
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Grilled Lamb Chops

Grilled Lamb Chops. Photo credit: GirlCarnivore.

Grilled Lamb Chops with Lavender Salt. Quick to make and kinda healthy. Who doesn’t want a filling, but light dinner?
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Stuffed Pork Loin

Stuffed Pork Loin. Photo credit: GirlCarnivore.

This stuffed pork loin recipe is one of those recipes that may take you back to your childhood. Stuffed with a hearty mushroom and bacon filling, cooked to perfection and served with creamy mashed potatoes and green beans, it’s a perfect Sunday dinner. And then even better the next day, sliced thin for sandwiches. And the day after and after.
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Grilled Roast Beef

Grilled Roast Beef. Photo credit: GirlCarnivore.

The round roast is an iconic supper roast with an affordable price tag and a very lean cut. It has roots in oven cooking, but by giving it a thick garlic and herb crust and grilling it over charcoal with a hint of smoke the flavors become deep and rich with sublime slices of medium-rare beef made for slicing, sandwiches, wraps, and more.
Get the Recipe: Grilled Roast Beef

Roasted Pork Tenderloin

Roasted Pork Tenderloin. Photo credit: GirlCarnivore.

A perfectly cooked oven-roasted pork tenderloin hits for a quick and simple meal every time. This easy recipe uses a few simple ingredients for a versatile main dish with many dinner options.
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Grilled Picanha

Picanha. Photo credit: GirlCarnivore.

Unlike quick, perfect strip steaks, this quick-cooking grilled picanha is a hearty thick-cut, grilled rotisserie style for an even finish, sliced and served with a herb-filled chimichurri for a globally inspired feast.
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