Holidays & Occasions Easter Easter Recipes 14 Easter Dinner Ideas That Go Way Beyond Ham By Jenna Sims Jenna Sims Jenna is a Digital Editor for Southern Living and joined the team in 2014. She writes, produces, and assigns content with a focus on email growth and commerce content. She covers a range of topics in the lifestyle space from holiday gift guides to new product launches to tips for cooking with your air fryer. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on January 4, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Photo: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Torie Cox; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke While we know there are certain sides (we're looking at you, deviled eggs) and desserts that you would never consider leaving off of your Easter dinner menu, you may not be as set on the main dish. If you want to serve Easter dinner without ham this year, there are plenty of delicious options that are worthy of being on your holiday menu. From marinated turkey breast to crispy oven-fried chicken to herb-crusted beef tenderloin and more, there are plenty of recipes you can serve for Easter dinner that don't include ham. Whether you've got some picky eaters on your hand, are looking for a more simple dish, or just want to give the ham a break this year, you can't go wrong with any of these recipes for your Easter dinner, no ham required. 01 of 14 Pork Crown Roast Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer Recipe: Pork Crown Roast Not only will this roast serve as an impressive main dish, but it also doubles as a beautiful centerpiece. 02 of 14 Baked Pork Tenderloin Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Mary Clayton Carl Jones; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Recipe: Baked Pork Tenderloin To make sure the tenderloin remains juicy and moist, it's best to use a meat thermometer. 03 of 14 Oven Baked Chicken Thighs with Vegetables Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Claire Spollen; Food Styling: Torie Cox Recipe: Oven Baked Chicken Thighs with Vegetables We recommend serving with French bread for enjoying the pan sauce. 04 of 14 Herb-Crusted Beef Tenderloin Greg DuPree; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Styling: Christine Keely Recipe: Herb-Crusted Beef Tenderloin The coating made from mustard and mayonnaise helps the breadcrumbs and herbs stick to the tenderloin while also sealing in the moisture. 05 of 14 Braised Lamb Shanks with Parmesan-Chive Grits Photo: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Torie Cox; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke Recipe: Braised Lamb Shanks with Parmesan-Chive Grits Your trusty slow cooker is the secret to tender and impressive lamb shanks that will be that star of Easter dinner. 06 of 14 Baked Chicken Roulade Photo: Jennifer Davick Recipe: Baked Chicken Roulade This chicken roulade recipe makes four servings which means it's a great choice for small holiday gatherings but can also easily be doubled if you're expecting more guests for Easter dinner. 07 of 14 Classic Beef Pot Roast Recipe: Classic Beef Pot Roast When family is gathered around the table, you can't go wrong serving a classic pot roast. 08 of 14 Chicken-and-Biscuit Cobbler Alison Miksch Recipe: Chicken-and-Biscuit Cobbler Casseroles are always a good idea and the best part about this comforting recipe is that the biscuits are already included. 09 of 14 Herb-Crusted Roasted Leg of Lamb Greg Dupree; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Recipe: Herb-Crusted Roasted Leg of Lamb To get the lamb tender on the inside you'll first cook it low and slow then increase the temperature for a crisp finish on the outside. 10 of 14 Pam Lolley's Crispy Chicken with Rice and Pan Gravy Hector Manuel Sanchez Recipe: Pam Lolley's Crispy Chicken with Rice and Pan Gravy This chicken gets its crispy finish from the oven, no frying required. 11 of 14 Slow-Cooker Pork Roast Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Mary Clayton Carl Jones; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Recipe: Slow-Cooker Pork Roast If you choose to cook vegetables along with your pork roast in your slow cooker, keep an eye on it to make sure it doesn't get overcooked before the veggies are done. 12 of 14 Crab-and-Bacon Linguine Photo: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Claire Spollen; Food Styling: Torie Cox Recipe: Crab-and-Bacon Linguine Add a coastal flair to your meal with this decadent pasta recipe. 13 of 14 Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin Beth Dreiling Hontzas Recipe: Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin This pork tenderloin is easy, impressive, and requires just 10 minutes of prep time. 14 of 14 Honey-Mustard Baked Salmon with Vegetables Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Tina Bell Stamos Recipe: Honey-Mustard Baked Salmon with Vegetables A sheet pan will allow you to cook all of the salmon (and even some veggies) all at once. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit