12 Easter Dinner Recipes (That Aren’t Ham)

Rack of lamb is special occasion-worthy but quick and easy enough to prepare any night of the week.

Sear-roasted pork tenderloin makes a fancy weeknight dinner or special holiday roast.

Chicken tagine is a traditional Moroccan dish of chicken pieces braised with spices, garlic, onion, olives, and preserved lemons. It’s company-worthy yet easy to throw together.

Made from fresh salmon and dill, these salmon cakes are as elegant as crab cakes but so much more affordable to make.

Perfect for special occasions, this sear-roasted beef tenderloin served with a rich red wine sauce is easy to make and super elegant.

This baked salmon with a crunchy topping takes just 20 minutes to make, yet it’s elegant enough for company.

This Moroccan-style brisket is so abundant and impressive looking, you can keep the sides super simple.

This slow-roasted salmon with an elegant fresh herb salsa is wonderful at room temperature, making it perfect for a holiday brunch or buffet.

Savor the fork-tender goodness of red wine braised short ribs—the ultimate comfort food for a chilly evening.

This sheet-pan roast chicken dinner is the perfect no-fuss dish for company. Everything can be prepared and assembled a day in advance, so all that’s left to do at dinnertime is pop it in the oven.

Cioppino, a hearty Italian-American stew made with a medley of fresh seafood in a rich tomato and wine broth, perfectly captures the taste of the sea.

Classic chicken cordon bleu features juicy chicken, savory ham, and melty Gruyère cheese, all bundled up in a crispy golden crust.

With its hearty veggies, savory meat sauce, and creamy topping, moussaka delivers all the comforting flavors you crave in one big Greek dish.