Jump to Recipe These Easter lunch ideas are perfect for enjoying a delicious home-cooked meal with your loved ones this Easter! From hearty shepherd’s pie to fluffy hot cross buns and everything in between- there’s bound to be something your whole family will love! Go ahead and grab a few recipes to try and you won’t be disappointed! Best Lunch Recipes For Easter You’re bound to be hungry after spending Easter morning searching for eggs! Add these tasty lunch recipes to your menu so that you already have it all planned out and ready to go! From quick grab-and-go meals to hearty sit-down classics, this list has it all! Go ahead and add these recipes to the menu and let them become apart of your Easter family traditions!
These tasty lunches are perfect for enjoying on Easter Sunday! Shepherd’s PieCrockpot Corned BeefGrilled Lamb ShanksDutch Oven Pot RoastPotato SaladOven Fried CatfishBaked Parmesan Crusted Pork ChopsCrockpot Creamy Ham Potato SoupRoasted Leg of LambSlow Cooker Pulled PorkHot Cross BunsRoasted Rack of LambAu Gratin Potatoes with Diced HamBaked SalmonQuiche LorrainePotato Leek SoupTuna Noodle CasseroleSplit Pea SoupPinwheel SandwichesGrilled Corn on the CobSuccotash
Jump to:Best Lunch Recipes For Easter
- Shepherd’s Pie
- Crockpot Corned Beef
- Grilled Lamb Shanks
- Dutch Oven Pot Roast
- Potato Salad
- Oven Fried Catfish
- Baked Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops
- Crockpot Creamy Ham Potato Soup
- Roasted Leg of Lamb
- Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
- Hot Cross Buns
- Roasted Rack of Lamb
- Au Gratin Potatoes with Diced Ham
- Baked Salmon
- Quiche Lorraine
- Potato Leek Soup
- Tuna Noodle Casserole
- Split Pea Soup
- Pinwheel Sandwiches
- Grilled Corn on the Cob
- Succotash 🐇 Sweet Treats For Easter 📋 Recipe
If you’re hosting a meal this Easter, make sure to check out these delicious Easter side dishes and Easter dinner ideas!
- Shepherd’s Pie Shepherd’s pie is a delicious all-in-one meal that your entire family will enjoy! It’s a classic recipe that is packed full of meat and veggies and topped off with creamy mashed potatoes!
Gordon Ramsay Shepherd’s Pie
This flavorful Gordon Ramsay Shepherd’s Pie is a fantastic, classic recipe that he has shared through multiple videos including his popular ‘F Word’ series! Savory layers of ground lamb meat and a ‘secret ingredient’ mashed potato topping combine to make this internationally loved comfort food! Get ready to put this meat and potato pie together for a tasty, hearty family dinner!
Check out this recipe
Crockpot Corned Beef Corned beef is a classic Easter recipe! This specific one is made in the crockpot, so you can easily prepare it in the morning before church and it is ready to enjoy when you’re done!
Grilled Lamb Shanks These lamb shanks can be cooked on the grill alongside your hamburgers, filet mignons, and acorn squash! If you aren’t wanting to grill, you can just as easily roast them!
Grilled Lamb Shanks
These grilled lamb shanks are marinated in a homemade lamb marinade and then grilled to perfection for a tasty entrée! They are easy to make and have minimal prep work involved. Of course, these delicious lamb shanks are perfect for any barbecue or get-together!
Check out this recipe
- Dutch Oven Pot Roast Pot roast is a hearty, all-in-one meal that contains both meat and veggies! Go ahead and save the drippings for some yummy pot roast gravy!
Dutch Oven Pot Roast
This hearty Dutch oven pot roast packs carrots, celery, potatoes, and onion in with a tender roast as it cooks to perfection! It’s a classic beef roast dinner that has everyone coming back for seconds!
Check out this recipe
- Potato Salad This classic potato salad is perfect for bringing to a potluck, having an outdoor barbecue, or just enjoying at home! Plus, it’s easy to customize with all of your family’s favorite mix-ins!
Potato Salad
This potato salad is a classic side dish recipe that can easily be customized to suit your preferred tastes! Not only is it amazingly easy to prepare, but it is also incredibly addicting! After just one bite, this will become your new favorite potato salad recipe!
Check out this recipe
- Oven Fried Catfish Frying your catfish in the oven is a less messy and healthier alternative to deep frying (although my deep-fried catfish is delicious). Plus, baking it in the oven means there’s plenty of room to make as much as you need all at once!
Oven Fried Catfish
This easy oven fried catfish recipe will be your new favorite way to cook catfish because it comes out super crispy without all the grease! Cajun seasoning gives the fish a little kick and a lot of flavor while the cornmeal breading bakes up perfectly golden and crisp. If you’re looking for oven fried catfish that’s a little healthier than the deep-fried stuff, give this recipe a try!
Check out this recipe
- Baked Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops These flavorful pork chops are ready in just 30 minutes, so they are perfect for making after church! Top them off with some homemade pork gravy for a dish that can’t be beat!
Baked Parmesan Pork Chops
These baked Parmesan pork chops are incredibly delicious and served with a tangy, creamy lemon basil sauce! They are easy to make and are ready in just 30 minutes. Break up the ‘usual’ dinner routine with this spectacular pork dinner that will leave you wishing that you had made more!
Check out this recipe
- Crockpot Creamy Ham Potato Soup This warm and creamy soup is great for any occasion, especially Easter! It’s perfect for a brisk spring afternoon when you just want to cozy up and enjoy quality time with the family!
Crockpot Creamy Ham Potato Soup
This simple crockpot creamy ham potato soup is a hearty, comforting dinner that’s always a family favorite crowd-pleaser any night it’s served! Made right in your slow cooker, this decadently creamy soup is full of tender potatoes, savory ham, and is finished with rich heavy cream and sour cream!
Check out this recipe
- Roasted Leg of Lamb Roasting a lamb is much easier than you might think! This leg of lamb recipe is for bone-in lamb, but you can try out my boneless version as well!
Roasted Leg of Lamb
This roasted leg of lamb is the perfect Easter dinner because it’s juicy, tender, and full of flavor thanks to an easy, aromatic herb rub! Fork-tender, perfectly seasoned potatoes make this a one-pan meal worth sharing with the whole family!
Check out this recipe
- Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Pulled pork is a fantastic hands-off dish that can cook in your crockpot while you attend Easter service and have fun at the egg hunt! Once you’re ready to eat, this pulled pork will be hot and ready! Short on time? Try out my Instant Pot pulled pork!
Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Recipe
Super pulled pork to enjoy as it is or smothered in BBQ sauce!
Check out this recipe
- Hot Cross Buns These tasty buns are actually spiced yeast rolls that are studded with sweet, dried fruit! They are so yummy that it’s hard to eat just one!
Hot Cross Buns
Hot Cross Buns are a fun and tasty, traditional treat to enjoy during Good Friday and the Easter Holiday!
Check out this recipe
- Roasted Rack of Lamb This show-stopping entree is perfect for Easter lunch or dinner. Serve it alongside some mint sauce for an effortless and decadent meal!
Roasted Rack of Lamb
Roasted rack of lamb is the perfect hands-off, easy dinner that is so delicious it will impress anyone who tries it! It is beautifully seasoned with a combination of garlic and herbs and then roasted to perfection! Serve it alongside a homemade mint sauce for the most flavorful experience.
Check out this recipe
- Au Gratin Potatoes with Diced Ham Savory ham and cheesy potatoes come together in this tasty side! Potatoes au gratin is already a classic, but adding in the ham makes it heartier and perfect for Easter!
Au Gratin Potatoes with Diced Ham Recipe
Creamy, cheesy, and quite simply the best au gratin potatoes with diced ham recipe!
Check out this recipe
- Baked Salmon This baked salmon will taste delicious alongside any salad or veggie sides (or, check out my post on what to serve with salmon)! It’s easy to whip up in your oven and is ready in a snap!
Baked Salmon In Foil
This Baked Salmon in Foil is incredibly quick and easy. It combines bright notes of lemon, garlic, and sumptuous butter in a foil packet. It creates a dreamy dish that comes together right in your oven! This is the perfect light Sunday supper that you can have ready and on the table in no time!
Check out this recipe
- Quiche Lorraine Quiche is an awesome option for Easter lunch because it can easily be enjoyed at room temperature so there is no need to worry about reheating it! Of course, no one will mind if it’s served warm either!
Quiche Lorraine
Quiche Lorraine is a classic, savory French tart baked in an open-faced pastry crust filled with cheese, bacon, and a rich, eggy custard! Add in your favorite mix-ins to bring it from ordinary to extraordinary! My tasty quiche is baked in an easy-to-make all-butter pie crust and served warm for a special occasion breakfast or brunch treat!
Check out this recipe
- Potato Leek Soup This tasty soup only takes 30 minutes to make, but you could also prepare it a day in advance! Just store it in the fridge and reheat it when ready!
Potato Leek Soup with Bacon and Chives
This potato leek soup with bacon and chives is perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any other time of the year! It’s an easy 30-minute recipe that tastes like it was simmering on the stovetop all day! Top it off with some shredded cheese, extra bacon, or a drizzle of heavy cream, and dig in!
Check out this recipe
- Tuna Noodle Casserole This warm and comforting tuna noodle casserole is sure to take you right back to your childhood. It is delicious, creamy, and packed with tons of flavor!
Tuna Noodle Casserole {Quick and Easy, Super Cheesy Recipe}
This Quick and Easy Tuna Noodle Casserole recipe is a fantastic supper for nights when you’re short on time! Tuna Noodle Casserole is a family favorite comfort food filled with pasta, tuna, peas, a cream sauce, and topped with shredded cheese and optional crunchy topping!
Check out this recipe
- Split Pea Soup Make sure you hold on to any leftover ham bones you may have! You can toss them in while this soup cooks to add tons of extra flavor!
Split Pea Soup (Hearty, Satisfying Classic Comfort Food Soup!)
A true classic, split pea soup is a hearty, rich soup made by simmering ham (bones and all), carrot, celery, onions, and split green peas! This recipe includes smoked ham hocks, which add a smoky, salty flavor that is just fabulous when paired with the mild flavor of the peas. Whip up some split pea soup today and watch everyone scramble for seconds!
Check out this recipe
- Pinwheel Sandwiches These yummy sandwiches are the perfect finger food for a crowd! Plus, you can easily make them ahead of time so that they are ready to go when it’s time to eat!
Pinwheel Sandwiches
Easy pinwheel sandwiches are super tasty, versatile, and fun to serve up as a lunch, snack, or appetizer for holidays and game days too! These make-ahead sandwiches are rolled up in tortillas or flattened sandwich bread and absolutely loved by everyone! No matter if they’re a favorite part of your everyday lunches or served up for the Super Bowl, these pinwheel appetizers are always a hit!
Check out this recipe
- Grilled Corn on the Cob This simple and easy side pairs perfectly with any Easter entree. If you’re already firing up the grill, go ahead and toss some corn on as well!
Grilled Corn On The Cob
This grilled corn on the cob is a sweet and smokey, easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any cookout! It is smothered in a delicious melted garlic butter immediately before serving so that it is extra flavorful! It pairs great with any BBQ foods, so it will become one of your new staple recipes!
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- Succotash This hearty side pairs well with virtually anything! It’s loaded with all of your favorite, farm fresh veggies and savory bacon so you can’t go wrong!
Succotash (with Butter Beans & Bacon)
This quick and easy succotash with bacon and butter beans is the hearty vegetable side dish that you need in your life! It’s a crowd-pleasing Southern staple that’s perfect for pairing with a wide variety of meaty mains for amazing family dinners!
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Easter Lunch Ideas: Grilled Lamb Shanks (+More Tasty Recipes For Easter!)
Author | Angela
Servings: 6 servings Calories: 192kcal Prep 5 minutes Cooking 1 hour Marinade Time 1 hour Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Pin Recipe Share on Facebook Ingredients US CustomaryMetric1x2x3x▢ 2 tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin)▢ 2 tablespoon lemon juice▢ 1 teaspoon dried rosemary▢ 1 teaspoon ground black pepper▢ ½ teaspoon dried mint▢ ¼ teaspoon dried thyme▢ ¼ teaspoon dried basil▢ ¼ teaspoon dried parsley▢ 1 pinch salt (to taste)▢ 1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional, to taste)▢ 4 lb lamb shanks
InstructionsPrepare The MarinadeIn a bowl (or storage bag), add your extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, rosemary, thyme, basil, parsley, mint, pepper, salt, and the optional cayenne pepper. 2 tablespoon olive oil, 2 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, ¼ teaspoon dried thyme, ¼ teaspoon dried basil, ¼ teaspoon dried parsley, ½ teaspoon dried mint, 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, 1 pinch salt, 1 pinch cayenne pepperStir until the spices are well combined.Place your lamb shanks into the bowl (or bag) with the marinade, ensuring that all sides are covered. 4 lb lamb shanksRefrigerate for at least 1 hour (or overnight) before grilling. Cook The Lamb ShanksWhen ready, preheat your grill to medium heat (325°-375°F / 163°-191°C) and lightly oil the grates. Once hot, remove the lamb shanks from the marinade and place them onto the grill. Cook them until the outside has browned and the internal temperature is 125°F (52°C), about 30 minutes per side.Remove the lamb from the grill and allow it to rest for 5 minutes before serving. Equipment You May NeedMeasuring SpoonsBBQ grill (gas, charcoal, pellet, wood)Grilling Utensils Notes If you prefer to have your lamb cooked more well-done, leave it on the grill longer (about 30 minutes per extra degree of doneness). For more information, take a look at my guide to lamb cooking doneness. Make sure to discard any excess marinade after your remove your lamb. A meat thermometer is the best way to ensure that your lamb is properly cooked. To store: Keep any leftovers stored in the fridge for up to 4 days. To reheat: You can reheat these lamb shanks in the oven at 350°F (175°C).
NutritionCalories: 192kcal (10%) | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 26g (52%) | Fat: 9g (14%) | Saturated Fat: 2g (13%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 86mg (29%) | Sodium: 105mg (5%) | Potassium: 306mg (9%) | Fiber: 0.2g (1%) | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 16IU | Vitamin C: 2mg (2%) | Calcium: 16mg (2%) | Iron: 2mg (11%) Did you try this recipe? Rate it below!I can’t wait to see your results! Mention @bake_it_with_love or tag #bake_it_with_love! easter lunch ideas, grilled lamb shanks Course Lamb Dishes, Main Course, summer grillingCuisine AmericanAngela @ BakeItWithLove.comAngela is an at home chef that developed a passion for all things cooking and baking at a young age in her Grandma’s kitchen. After many years in the food service industry, she now enjoys sharing all of her family favorite recipes and creating tasty dinner and amazing dessert recipes here at Bake It With Love! bakeitwithlove.com/about/
These Easter lunch ideas are perfect for enjoying a delicious home-cooked meal with your loved ones this Easter! From hearty shepherd’s pie to fluffy hot cross buns and everything in between- there’s bound to be something your whole family will love! Go ahead and grab a few recipes to try and you won’t be disappointed!
Best Lunch Recipes For Easter
You’re bound to be hungry after spending Easter morning searching for eggs! Add these tasty lunch recipes to your menu so that you already have it all planned out and ready to go!
From quick grab-and-go meals to hearty sit-down classics, this list has it all! Go ahead and add these recipes to the menu and let them become apart of your Easter family traditions!
These tasty lunches are perfect for enjoying on Easter Sunday!
- Shepherd’s PieCrockpot Corned BeefGrilled Lamb ShanksDutch Oven Pot RoastPotato SaladOven Fried CatfishBaked Parmesan Crusted Pork ChopsCrockpot Creamy Ham Potato SoupRoasted Leg of LambSlow Cooker Pulled PorkHot Cross BunsRoasted Rack of LambAu Gratin Potatoes with Diced HamBaked SalmonQuiche LorrainePotato Leek SoupTuna Noodle CasseroleSplit Pea SoupPinwheel SandwichesGrilled Corn on the CobSuccotash
If you’re hosting a meal this Easter, make sure to check out these delicious Easter side dishes and Easter dinner ideas!
1. Shepherd’s Pie
Shepherd’s pie is a delicious all-in-one meal that your entire family will enjoy! It’s a classic recipe that is packed full of meat and veggies and topped off with creamy mashed potatoes!
Gordon Ramsay Shepherd’s Pie
This flavorful Gordon Ramsay Shepherd’s Pie is a fantastic, classic recipe that he has shared through multiple videos including his popular ‘F Word’ series! Savory layers of ground lamb meat and a ‘secret ingredient’ mashed potato topping combine to make this internationally loved comfort food! Get ready to put this meat and potato pie together for a tasty, hearty family dinner!
Check out this recipe
2. Crockpot Corned Beef
Corned beef is a classic Easter recipe! This specific one is made in the crockpot, so you can easily prepare it in the morning before church and it is ready to enjoy when you’re done!
This flavorful Gordon Ramsay Shepherd’s Pie is a fantastic, classic recipe that he has shared through multiple videos including his popular ‘F Word’ series! Savory layers of ground lamb meat and a ‘secret ingredient’ mashed potato topping combine to make this internationally loved comfort food! Get ready to put this meat and potato pie together for a tasty, hearty family dinner!
3. Grilled Lamb Shanks
These lamb shanks can be cooked on the grill alongside your hamburgers, filet mignons, and acorn squash! If you aren’t wanting to grill, you can just as easily roast them!
Grilled Lamb Shanks
These grilled lamb shanks are marinated in a homemade lamb marinade and then grilled to perfection for a tasty entrée! They are easy to make and have minimal prep work involved. Of course, these delicious lamb shanks are perfect for any barbecue or get-together!
Check out this recipe
4. Dutch Oven Pot Roast
Pot roast is a hearty, all-in-one meal that contains both meat and veggies! Go ahead and save the drippings for some yummy pot roast gravy!
These grilled lamb shanks are marinated in a homemade lamb marinade and then grilled to perfection for a tasty entrée! They are easy to make and have minimal prep work involved. Of course, these delicious lamb shanks are perfect for any barbecue or get-together!
Dutch Oven Pot Roast
This hearty Dutch oven pot roast packs carrots, celery, potatoes, and onion in with a tender roast as it cooks to perfection! It’s a classic beef roast dinner that has everyone coming back for seconds!
Check out this recipe
5. Potato Salad
This classic potato salad is perfect for bringing to a potluck, having an outdoor barbecue, or just enjoying at home! Plus, it’s easy to customize with all of your family’s favorite mix-ins!
This hearty Dutch oven pot roast packs carrots, celery, potatoes, and onion in with a tender roast as it cooks to perfection! It’s a classic beef roast dinner that has everyone coming back for seconds!
Potato Salad
This potato salad is a classic side dish recipe that can easily be customized to suit your preferred tastes! Not only is it amazingly easy to prepare, but it is also incredibly addicting! After just one bite, this will become your new favorite potato salad recipe!
Check out this recipe
6. Oven Fried Catfish
Frying your catfish in the oven is a less messy and healthier alternative to deep frying (although my deep-fried catfish is delicious). Plus, baking it in the oven means there’s plenty of room to make as much as you need all at once!
This potato salad is a classic side dish recipe that can easily be customized to suit your preferred tastes! Not only is it amazingly easy to prepare, but it is also incredibly addicting! After just one bite, this will become your new favorite potato salad recipe!
Oven Fried Catfish
This easy oven fried catfish recipe will be your new favorite way to cook catfish because it comes out super crispy without all the grease! Cajun seasoning gives the fish a little kick and a lot of flavor while the cornmeal breading bakes up perfectly golden and crisp. If you’re looking for oven fried catfish that’s a little healthier than the deep-fried stuff, give this recipe a try!
Check out this recipe
7. Baked Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops
These flavorful pork chops are ready in just 30 minutes, so they are perfect for making after church! Top them off with some homemade pork gravy for a dish that can’t be beat!
This easy oven fried catfish recipe will be your new favorite way to cook catfish because it comes out super crispy without all the grease! Cajun seasoning gives the fish a little kick and a lot of flavor while the cornmeal breading bakes up perfectly golden and crisp. If you’re looking for oven fried catfish that’s a little healthier than the deep-fried stuff, give this recipe a try!
Baked Parmesan Pork Chops
These baked Parmesan pork chops are incredibly delicious and served with a tangy, creamy lemon basil sauce! They are easy to make and are ready in just 30 minutes. Break up the ‘usual’ dinner routine with this spectacular pork dinner that will leave you wishing that you had made more!
Check out this recipe
8. Crockpot Creamy Ham Potato Soup
This warm and creamy soup is great for any occasion, especially Easter! It’s perfect for a brisk spring afternoon when you just want to cozy up and enjoy quality time with the family!
These baked Parmesan pork chops are incredibly delicious and served with a tangy, creamy lemon basil sauce! They are easy to make and are ready in just 30 minutes. Break up the ‘usual’ dinner routine with this spectacular pork dinner that will leave you wishing that you had made more!
Crockpot Creamy Ham Potato Soup
This simple crockpot creamy ham potato soup is a hearty, comforting dinner that’s always a family favorite crowd-pleaser any night it’s served! Made right in your slow cooker, this decadently creamy soup is full of tender potatoes, savory ham, and is finished with rich heavy cream and sour cream!
Check out this recipe
9. Roasted Leg of Lamb
Roasting a lamb is much easier than you might think! This leg of lamb recipe is for bone-in lamb, but you can try out my boneless version as well!
This simple crockpot creamy ham potato soup is a hearty, comforting dinner that’s always a family favorite crowd-pleaser any night it’s served! Made right in your slow cooker, this decadently creamy soup is full of tender potatoes, savory ham, and is finished with rich heavy cream and sour cream!
Roasted Leg of Lamb
This roasted leg of lamb is the perfect Easter dinner because it’s juicy, tender, and full of flavor thanks to an easy, aromatic herb rub! Fork-tender, perfectly seasoned potatoes make this a one-pan meal worth sharing with the whole family!
Check out this recipe
10. Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
Pulled pork is a fantastic hands-off dish that can cook in your crockpot while you attend Easter service and have fun at the egg hunt! Once you’re ready to eat, this pulled pork will be hot and ready!
This roasted leg of lamb is the perfect Easter dinner because it’s juicy, tender, and full of flavor thanks to an easy, aromatic herb rub! Fork-tender, perfectly seasoned potatoes make this a one-pan meal worth sharing with the whole family!
Short on time? Try out my Instant Pot pulled pork!
Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Recipe
Super pulled pork to enjoy as it is or smothered in BBQ sauce!
Check out this recipe
11. Hot Cross Buns
These tasty buns are actually spiced yeast rolls that are studded with sweet, dried fruit! They are so yummy that it’s hard to eat just one!
Super pulled pork to enjoy as it is or smothered in BBQ sauce!
Hot Cross Buns
Hot Cross Buns are a fun and tasty, traditional treat to enjoy during Good Friday and the Easter Holiday!
Check out this recipe
12. Roasted Rack of Lamb
This show-stopping entree is perfect for Easter lunch or dinner. Serve it alongside some mint sauce for an effortless and decadent meal!
Hot Cross Buns are a fun and tasty, traditional treat to enjoy during Good Friday and the Easter Holiday!
Roasted Rack of Lamb
Roasted rack of lamb is the perfect hands-off, easy dinner that is so delicious it will impress anyone who tries it! It is beautifully seasoned with a combination of garlic and herbs and then roasted to perfection! Serve it alongside a homemade mint sauce for the most flavorful experience.
Check out this recipe
13. Au Gratin Potatoes with Diced Ham
Savory ham and cheesy potatoes come together in this tasty side! Potatoes au gratin is already a classic, but adding in the ham makes it heartier and perfect for Easter!
Roasted rack of lamb is the perfect hands-off, easy dinner that is so delicious it will impress anyone who tries it! It is beautifully seasoned with a combination of garlic and herbs and then roasted to perfection! Serve it alongside a homemade mint sauce for the most flavorful experience.
Au Gratin Potatoes with Diced Ham Recipe
Creamy, cheesy, and quite simply the best au gratin potatoes with diced ham recipe!
Check out this recipe
14. Baked Salmon
This baked salmon will taste delicious alongside any salad or veggie sides (or, check out my post on what to serve with salmon)! It’s easy to whip up in your oven and is ready in a snap!
Creamy, cheesy, and quite simply the best au gratin potatoes with diced ham recipe!
Baked Salmon In Foil
This Baked Salmon in Foil is incredibly quick and easy. It combines bright notes of lemon, garlic, and sumptuous butter in a foil packet. It creates a dreamy dish that comes together right in your oven! This is the perfect light Sunday supper that you can have ready and on the table in no time!
Check out this recipe
15. Quiche Lorraine
Quiche is an awesome option for Easter lunch because it can easily be enjoyed at room temperature so there is no need to worry about reheating it! Of course, no one will mind if it’s served warm either!
This Baked Salmon in Foil is incredibly quick and easy. It combines bright notes of lemon, garlic, and sumptuous butter in a foil packet. It creates a dreamy dish that comes together right in your oven! This is the perfect light Sunday supper that you can have ready and on the table in no time!
Quiche Lorraine
Quiche Lorraine is a classic, savory French tart baked in an open-faced pastry crust filled with cheese, bacon, and a rich, eggy custard! Add in your favorite mix-ins to bring it from ordinary to extraordinary! My tasty quiche is baked in an easy-to-make all-butter pie crust and served warm for a special occasion breakfast or brunch treat!
Check out this recipe
16. Potato Leek Soup
This tasty soup only takes 30 minutes to make, but you could also prepare it a day in advance! Just store it in the fridge and reheat it when ready!
Quiche Lorraine is a classic, savory French tart baked in an open-faced pastry crust filled with cheese, bacon, and a rich, eggy custard! Add in your favorite mix-ins to bring it from ordinary to extraordinary! My tasty quiche is baked in an easy-to-make all-butter pie crust and served warm for a special occasion breakfast or brunch treat!
Potato Leek Soup with Bacon and Chives
This potato leek soup with bacon and chives is perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any other time of the year! It’s an easy 30-minute recipe that tastes like it was simmering on the stovetop all day! Top it off with some shredded cheese, extra bacon, or a drizzle of heavy cream, and dig in!
Check out this recipe
17. Tuna Noodle Casserole
This warm and comforting tuna noodle casserole is sure to take you right back to your childhood. It is delicious, creamy, and packed with tons of flavor!
This potato leek soup with bacon and chives is perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any other time of the year! It’s an easy 30-minute recipe that tastes like it was simmering on the stovetop all day! Top it off with some shredded cheese, extra bacon, or a drizzle of heavy cream, and dig in!
Tuna Noodle Casserole {Quick and Easy, Super Cheesy Recipe}
This Quick and Easy Tuna Noodle Casserole recipe is a fantastic supper for nights when you’re short on time! Tuna Noodle Casserole is a family favorite comfort food filled with pasta, tuna, peas, a cream sauce, and topped with shredded cheese and optional crunchy topping!
Check out this recipe
18. Split Pea Soup
Make sure you hold on to any leftover ham bones you may have! You can toss them in while this soup cooks to add tons of extra flavor!
This Quick and Easy Tuna Noodle Casserole recipe is a fantastic supper for nights when you’re short on time! Tuna Noodle Casserole is a family favorite comfort food filled with pasta, tuna, peas, a cream sauce, and topped with shredded cheese and optional crunchy topping!
Split Pea Soup (Hearty, Satisfying Classic Comfort Food Soup!)
A true classic, split pea soup is a hearty, rich soup made by simmering ham (bones and all), carrot, celery, onions, and split green peas! This recipe includes smoked ham hocks, which add a smoky, salty flavor that is just fabulous when paired with the mild flavor of the peas. Whip up some split pea soup today and watch everyone scramble for seconds!
Check out this recipe
19. Pinwheel Sandwiches
These yummy sandwiches are the perfect finger food for a crowd! Plus, you can easily make them ahead of time so that they are ready to go when it’s time to eat!
A true classic, split pea soup is a hearty, rich soup made by simmering ham (bones and all), carrot, celery, onions, and split green peas! This recipe includes smoked ham hocks, which add a smoky, salty flavor that is just fabulous when paired with the mild flavor of the peas. Whip up some split pea soup today and watch everyone scramble for seconds!
Pinwheel Sandwiches
Easy pinwheel sandwiches are super tasty, versatile, and fun to serve up as a lunch, snack, or appetizer for holidays and game days too! These make-ahead sandwiches are rolled up in tortillas or flattened sandwich bread and absolutely loved by everyone! No matter if they’re a favorite part of your everyday lunches or served up for the Super Bowl, these pinwheel appetizers are always a hit!
Check out this recipe
20. Grilled Corn on the Cob
This simple and easy side pairs perfectly with any Easter entree. If you’re already firing up the grill, go ahead and toss some corn on as well!
Easy pinwheel sandwiches are super tasty, versatile, and fun to serve up as a lunch, snack, or appetizer for holidays and game days too! These make-ahead sandwiches are rolled up in tortillas or flattened sandwich bread and absolutely loved by everyone! No matter if they’re a favorite part of your everyday lunches or served up for the Super Bowl, these pinwheel appetizers are always a hit!
Grilled Corn On The Cob
This grilled corn on the cob is a sweet and smokey, easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any cookout! It is smothered in a delicious melted garlic butter immediately before serving so that it is extra flavorful! It pairs great with any BBQ foods, so it will become one of your new staple recipes!
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21. Succotash
This hearty side pairs well with virtually anything! It’s loaded with all of your favorite, farm fresh veggies and savory bacon so you can’t go wrong!
This grilled corn on the cob is a sweet and smokey, easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any cookout! It is smothered in a delicious melted garlic butter immediately before serving so that it is extra flavorful! It pairs great with any BBQ foods, so it will become one of your new staple recipes!
Succotash (with Butter Beans & Bacon)
This quick and easy succotash with bacon and butter beans is the hearty vegetable side dish that you need in your life! It’s a crowd-pleasing Southern staple that’s perfect for pairing with a wide variety of meaty mains for amazing family dinners!
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This quick and easy succotash with bacon and butter beans is the hearty vegetable side dish that you need in your life! It’s a crowd-pleasing Southern staple that’s perfect for pairing with a wide variety of meaty mains for amazing family dinners!
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🐇 Sweet Treats For Easter
- Easter Basket Cupcakes - These fun cupcakes look just like an Easter basket!Easter Fudge Covered Oreos - These cookies are extra simple to make and fun to decorate!Easter Basket Cookies - Shaved coconut gives these cookies a fun Easter basket appearance!Divinity - These light and fluffy candies are a sweet treat the whole family will love!Cranberry Orange Shortbread - Shortbread cookies are loaded with citrus flavors for a refreshing dessert!Peanut Butter Bear Claw Blossoms - This fun twist on classic peanut butter blossoms is sure to be a hit with the kids!
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Easter Lunch Ideas: Grilled Lamb Shanks (+More Tasty Recipes For Easter!)
Author | Angela
Servings: 6 servings Calories: 192kcal Prep 5 minutes Cooking 1 hour Marinade Time 1 hour Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Pin Recipe Share on Facebook Ingredients US CustomaryMetric1x2x3x▢ 2 tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin)▢ 2 tablespoon lemon juice▢ 1 teaspoon dried rosemary▢ 1 teaspoon ground black pepper▢ ½ teaspoon dried mint▢ ¼ teaspoon dried thyme▢ ¼ teaspoon dried basil▢ ¼ teaspoon dried parsley▢ 1 pinch salt (to taste)▢ 1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional, to taste)▢ 4 lb lamb shanks
InstructionsPrepare The MarinadeIn a bowl (or storage bag), add your extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, rosemary, thyme, basil, parsley, mint, pepper, salt, and the optional cayenne pepper. 2 tablespoon olive oil, 2 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, ¼ teaspoon dried thyme, ¼ teaspoon dried basil, ¼ teaspoon dried parsley, ½ teaspoon dried mint, 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, 1 pinch salt, 1 pinch cayenne pepperStir until the spices are well combined.Place your lamb shanks into the bowl (or bag) with the marinade, ensuring that all sides are covered. 4 lb lamb shanksRefrigerate for at least 1 hour (or overnight) before grilling. Cook The Lamb ShanksWhen ready, preheat your grill to medium heat (325°-375°F / 163°-191°C) and lightly oil the grates. Once hot, remove the lamb shanks from the marinade and place them onto the grill. Cook them until the outside has browned and the internal temperature is 125°F (52°C), about 30 minutes per side.Remove the lamb from the grill and allow it to rest for 5 minutes before serving. Equipment You May NeedMeasuring SpoonsBBQ grill (gas, charcoal, pellet, wood)Grilling Utensils Notes If you prefer to have your lamb cooked more well-done, leave it on the grill longer (about 30 minutes per extra degree of doneness). For more information, take a look at my guide to lamb cooking doneness. Make sure to discard any excess marinade after your remove your lamb. A meat thermometer is the best way to ensure that your lamb is properly cooked. To store: Keep any leftovers stored in the fridge for up to 4 days. To reheat: You can reheat these lamb shanks in the oven at 350°F (175°C).
NutritionCalories: 192kcal (10%) | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 26g (52%) | Fat: 9g (14%) | Saturated Fat: 2g (13%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 86mg (29%) | Sodium: 105mg (5%) | Potassium: 306mg (9%) | Fiber: 0.2g (1%) | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 16IU | Vitamin C: 2mg (2%) | Calcium: 16mg (2%) | Iron: 2mg (11%) Did you try this recipe? Rate it below!I can’t wait to see your results! Mention @bake_it_with_love or tag #bake_it_with_love! easter lunch ideas, grilled lamb shanks Course Lamb Dishes, Main Course, summer grillingCuisine American
Angela @ BakeItWithLove.comAngela is an at home chef that developed a passion for all things cooking and baking at a young age in her Grandma’s kitchen. After many years in the food service industry, she now enjoys sharing all of her family favorite recipes and creating tasty dinner and amazing dessert recipes here at Bake It With Love! bakeitwithlove.com/about/
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Easter Lunch Ideas: Grilled Lamb Shanks (+More Tasty Recipes For Easter!)
Author | Angela
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 192kcal
Prep 5 minutes
Cooking 1 hour
Marinade Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Ingredients US CustomaryMetric1x2x3x▢ 2 tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin)▢ 2 tablespoon lemon juice▢ 1 teaspoon dried rosemary▢ 1 teaspoon ground black pepper▢ ½ teaspoon dried mint▢ ¼ teaspoon dried thyme▢ ¼ teaspoon dried basil▢ ¼ teaspoon dried parsley▢ 1 pinch salt (to taste)▢ 1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional, to taste)▢ 4 lb lamb shanks
InstructionsPrepare The MarinadeIn a bowl (or storage bag), add your extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, rosemary, thyme, basil, parsley, mint, pepper, salt, and the optional cayenne pepper. 2 tablespoon olive oil, 2 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, ¼ teaspoon dried thyme, ¼ teaspoon dried basil, ¼ teaspoon dried parsley, ½ teaspoon dried mint, 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, 1 pinch salt, 1 pinch cayenne pepperStir until the spices are well combined.Place your lamb shanks into the bowl (or bag) with the marinade, ensuring that all sides are covered. 4 lb lamb shanksRefrigerate for at least 1 hour (or overnight) before grilling. Cook The Lamb ShanksWhen ready, preheat your grill to medium heat (325°-375°F / 163°-191°C) and lightly oil the grates. Once hot, remove the lamb shanks from the marinade and place them onto the grill. Cook them until the outside has browned and the internal temperature is 125°F (52°C), about 30 minutes per side.Remove the lamb from the grill and allow it to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Equipment You May NeedMeasuring SpoonsBBQ grill (gas, charcoal, pellet, wood)Grilling Utensils
Notes If you prefer to have your lamb cooked more well-done, leave it on the grill longer (about 30 minutes per extra degree of doneness). For more information, take a look at my guide to lamb cooking doneness. Make sure to discard any excess marinade after your remove your lamb. A meat thermometer is the best way to ensure that your lamb is properly cooked. To store: Keep any leftovers stored in the fridge for up to 4 days. To reheat: You can reheat these lamb shanks in the oven at 350°F (175°C).
Nutrition
Calories: 192kcal (10%) | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 26g (52%) | Fat: 9g (14%) | Saturated Fat: 2g (13%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 86mg (29%) | Sodium: 105mg (5%) | Potassium: 306mg (9%) | Fiber: 0.2g (1%) | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 16IU | Vitamin C: 2mg (2%) | Calcium: 16mg (2%) | Iron: 2mg (11%)
Did you try this recipe? Rate it below!I can’t wait to see your results! Mention @bake_it_with_love or tag #bake_it_with_love!
Course Lamb Dishes, Main Course, summer grillingCuisine American
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