30 Easter Lunch Ideas To Make Your Sunday Feast Even Better

Honey Baked ham is grand, deliciously smoky, and has a signature caramelized crust all over. Sadly, it’s something you have to plan to order in advance and can be a little on the pricey side. If you didn't have time to order a ham, want to save some money, or just try a homemade version of this classic centerpiece, this copycat recipe is for you.

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This recipe made us wonder, Why don’t we roast carrots more often? When they roast, their flavor concentrates and sweetens. Pair that with copious amounts of umami-packed Parmesan and just a touch of lemon, and you’ve got a super-irresistible dish that you’ll come back to again and again. Try it for yourself—carrots might just become your new favorite go-to side.

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This salad recipe is simple, with 2 types of mustard (Dijon for kick and whole-grain for a bit of sweetness) and some pickled red onions for acid and crispness. With only 2/3 cup of mayo, it isn't too creamy, but you still get the richness you expect in a potato salad.

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Everyone’s favorite Cobb salad just got a spring-y makeover. This lightened-up version has lots of crunchy in-season veggies, homemade croutons, hard-boiled eggs for protein, and a creamy lemon-dill dressing spiked with raw garlic. Yum!

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This retro glazed ham is a classic stunner for the center of a table, and just a few easy sides short of a fantastic feast.

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Whether or not you love asparagus, you’re going to swoon over these little bundles. Alfredo sauce is all love; the combination of cream, butter, and Parmesan cheese reveals its intense character when baked inside buttery puffs. Make these for a dinner party, Easter, or just because they scream cheesy! And once we’ve won you over, then you’ll be looking for other recipes using asparagus and puff pastry… remember those brie, asparagus, and prosciutto bundles?

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We love the very French combo of salted butter and peppery radishes, but we knew we needed to take it to the next level. Queue sweet, caramelized brown butter, whipped into an unctuous cloud: the perfect foil for paper-thin radish rounds.

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Here at Delish, we're especially partial to creamy pureed soup, and this carrot ginger recipe is no exception. Tender carrots are blended until smooth with classic ingredients, but with a few flavor-boosting additions that really take this soup to the next level. If you're looking for a warming classic with tons of complex flavors, get ready to add this soup to your weekly rotation.

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This classic French recipe turns humble green beans into an easy and impressive side dish you can make all year round. Sautéed with shallots and garlic, tossed with buttery, toasted almonds, and finished with lemon, these green beans are quick enough to serve for a weeknight dinner while also being fancy enough for holiday meals and dinner parties.

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Ukrainian paska stems from a line of bread that's similar to brioche. It’s an enriched yeast bread made with butter, eggs and egg yolks, milk, and sugar. It’s heavy and delightful, the exact thing you want to wake up to in the morning and smear butter all over. It might be tall or short and stout with braids or other symbolic ornaments molded on top. People bring their paska to Easter mass for a blessing before anyone can try to devour them.

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Cozy, warming, and perfectly rich, our classic French onion soup is a recurring favorite on the weekly rotation. But when we want to put those bowls away and dig into something a bit heartier, we turn to the tried-and-true potato to transform the staple soup into a filling comfort food we crave.

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Hawaiian rolls are a guilty pleasure of ours: buttery and so addictive. And these sliders, layered with ham, Swiss, and caramelized onions, will quickly become a MUST at any party you throw.

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You can think of asparagus casserole as the spring version of green bean casserole. Asparagus gets topped with a bacon cream sauce, plenty of cheese, and the best part of all—Ritz crackers, which add the perfect crunch.

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Hearty, flavorful lamb stew can be yours in under 2 hours, and all in one pot! With a rich, velvety broth and tender pieces of lamb, you'd be hard pressed to find a cozier Easter meal.

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This spring-y, one-pan dinner is inspired by the classic American pasta dish, but with a cheesy twist. It turns out that the creamy, subtly sweet flavor of fresh mozzarella plays very nicely with similarly delicate spring produce like shallots, sugar snap peas, and oyster mushrooms. Paired with al dente orzo and a light cream sauce, this hearty dinner is the perfect way to celebrate the return of longer days and warmer temperatures.

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Sweet baby carrots are the perfect match for this tangy balsamic glaze. Be sure to give your carrots plenty of room on your baking sheet for maximum caramelization.

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Cheesy scalloped potatoes meet salty baked ham for a perfect match. It takes the classic side and makes it a heartier dish that's perfect for Easter brunch, or make it with your leftover spiral ham after the celebration.

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This versatile chickpea salad is a great Easter side but can easily be a full meal on its own! Adding a spoonful of Dijon mustard to your red wine vinaigrette makes it creamier in both taste and body—consider it your secret weapon in making a classic dressing that much better.

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This speedy one-pan dinner is 100% pure comfort. With chewy gnocchi, crisp-tender asparagus, and a light cream sauce imbued with smoky bacon, it's suspiciously delicious for a dish that takes well under an hour.

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Egg salad is wonderful as is. But add bacon, blue cheese, avocado, and tomatoes, and you've got a lunch that you'll be dreaming about for days.

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