Top 12+ editor-approved Easter recipes to make for dinner

Hot Honey Parmesan Carrots, Spinach & Cheese Stuffed Shells, Melting Cabbage, Spanakopita Loaded Potatoes, Broccoli Casserole, Lebanese Stuffed Cabbage Rolls with Beef, Garlic-Herb Roast Pork Tenderloin with Parsnip Puree & Kale, Easy Scalloped Potatoes, Deviled Asparagus, Simple Roast Chicken, Mustard-Dill Grilled Salmon & Vegetables, Asparagus Casserole

Need some inspiration for Easter dinner this year? We’ve compiled some of our editors’ favorite side and main dishes that everyone at your holiday table will love. Whether you use up fresh spring produce in our Deviled Asparagus or serve a classic, comforting main like our Spinach & Cheese Stuffed Shells, these recipes come tested-and-approved from our EatingWell editors.

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Hot Honey Parmesan Carrots

Hot Honey Parmesan Carrots, Spinach & Cheese Stuffed Shells, Melting Cabbage, Spanakopita Loaded Potatoes, Broccoli Casserole, Lebanese Stuffed Cabbage Rolls with Beef, Garlic-Herb Roast Pork Tenderloin with Parsnip Puree & Kale, Easy Scalloped Potatoes, Deviled Asparagus, Simple Roast Chicken, Mustard-Dill Grilled Salmon & Vegetables, Asparagus Casserole

This sweet side dish turns up the heat with hot honey and lots of crispy Parmesan cheese crisps for a savory note. To make your own hot honey, combine honey and crushed red pepper in a small skillet and bring just to a simmer over low heat. Remove from heat and let cool completely. Stir in apple-cider vinegar to taste. Try this easy method with other veggies like beets, turnips or Brussels sprouts too.

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Spinach & Cheese Stuffed Shells

Hot Honey Parmesan Carrots, Spinach & Cheese Stuffed Shells, Melting Cabbage, Spanakopita Loaded Potatoes, Broccoli Casserole, Lebanese Stuffed Cabbage Rolls with Beef, Garlic-Herb Roast Pork Tenderloin with Parsnip Puree & Kale, Easy Scalloped Potatoes, Deviled Asparagus, Simple Roast Chicken, Mustard-Dill Grilled Salmon & Vegetables, Asparagus Casserole

Our stuffed shells are filled with spinach, sautéed onions and part-skim ricotta and topped with prepared marinara sauce and Parmesan cheese. The shells hold and reheat well, which makes them great for entertaining.

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Melting Cabbage

Hot Honey Parmesan Carrots, Spinach & Cheese Stuffed Shells, Melting Cabbage, Spanakopita Loaded Potatoes, Broccoli Casserole, Lebanese Stuffed Cabbage Rolls with Beef, Garlic-Herb Roast Pork Tenderloin with Parsnip Puree & Kale, Easy Scalloped Potatoes, Deviled Asparagus, Simple Roast Chicken, Mustard-Dill Grilled Salmon & Vegetables, Asparagus Casserole

This velvety cabbage in this easy cabbage recipe melts in your mouth and picks up the flavors of caraway, cumin and garlic as it simmers in broth in the oven. Serve it alongside roasted pork or chicken.

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Spanakopita Loaded Potatoes

Hot Honey Parmesan Carrots, Spinach & Cheese Stuffed Shells, Melting Cabbage, Spanakopita Loaded Potatoes, Broccoli Casserole, Lebanese Stuffed Cabbage Rolls with Beef, Garlic-Herb Roast Pork Tenderloin with Parsnip Puree & Kale, Easy Scalloped Potatoes, Deviled Asparagus, Simple Roast Chicken, Mustard-Dill Grilled Salmon & Vegetables, Asparagus Casserole

In this healthy take on twice-baked potatoes, spinach, feta, garlic and oregano are stuffed into the potato skins along with the mashed potatoes. Serve with steak or chicken sprinkled with oregano or marjoram.

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Broccoli Casserole

Hot Honey Parmesan Carrots, Spinach & Cheese Stuffed Shells, Melting Cabbage, Spanakopita Loaded Potatoes, Broccoli Casserole, Lebanese Stuffed Cabbage Rolls with Beef, Garlic-Herb Roast Pork Tenderloin with Parsnip Puree & Kale, Easy Scalloped Potatoes, Deviled Asparagus, Simple Roast Chicken, Mustard-Dill Grilled Salmon & Vegetables, Asparagus Casserole

This lightened-up broccoli casserole is sure to be a hit. Learn how to make this classic side dish healthier.

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Lebanese Stuffed Cabbage Rolls with Beef

Hot Honey Parmesan Carrots, Spinach & Cheese Stuffed Shells, Melting Cabbage, Spanakopita Loaded Potatoes, Broccoli Casserole, Lebanese Stuffed Cabbage Rolls with Beef, Garlic-Herb Roast Pork Tenderloin with Parsnip Puree & Kale, Easy Scalloped Potatoes, Deviled Asparagus, Simple Roast Chicken, Mustard-Dill Grilled Salmon & Vegetables, Asparagus Casserole

These cabbage rolls are stuffed with a mixture of ground beef, rice and warm spices and cooked in a savory tomato sauce seasoned with garlic and mint. Topping the rolls with lemon juice just before serving gives the dish a bright flavor. They would make a wonderful centerpiece for a Sunday supper.

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Garlic-Herb Roast Pork Tenderloin with Parsnip Puree & Kale

Hot Honey Parmesan Carrots, Spinach & Cheese Stuffed Shells, Melting Cabbage, Spanakopita Loaded Potatoes, Broccoli Casserole, Lebanese Stuffed Cabbage Rolls with Beef, Garlic-Herb Roast Pork Tenderloin with Parsnip Puree & Kale, Easy Scalloped Potatoes, Deviled Asparagus, Simple Roast Chicken, Mustard-Dill Grilled Salmon & Vegetables, Asparagus Casserole

Here we blitz parsnips with milk and butter for a flavorful alternative to mashed potatoes to go with the pork and greens.

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Easy Scalloped Potatoes

Hot Honey Parmesan Carrots, Spinach & Cheese Stuffed Shells, Melting Cabbage, Spanakopita Loaded Potatoes, Broccoli Casserole, Lebanese Stuffed Cabbage Rolls with Beef, Garlic-Herb Roast Pork Tenderloin with Parsnip Puree & Kale, Easy Scalloped Potatoes, Deviled Asparagus, Simple Roast Chicken, Mustard-Dill Grilled Salmon & Vegetables, Asparagus Casserole

In this easy scalloped potatoes recipe, sliced potatoes are roasted in the oven before being mixed with a simple, creamy stovetop sauce and sprinkled with Cheddar cheese. A few minutes under the broiler turns the dish golden and crispy.

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Deviled Asparagus

Hot Honey Parmesan Carrots, Spinach & Cheese Stuffed Shells, Melting Cabbage, Spanakopita Loaded Potatoes, Broccoli Casserole, Lebanese Stuffed Cabbage Rolls with Beef, Garlic-Herb Roast Pork Tenderloin with Parsnip Puree & Kale, Easy Scalloped Potatoes, Deviled Asparagus, Simple Roast Chicken, Mustard-Dill Grilled Salmon & Vegetables, Asparagus Casserole

This Deviled Asparagus recipe brings together the best of two classics, deviled eggs and tender spring asparagus, into one fresh side that will fit perfectly into your Easter brunch spread. Look for asparagus that has firm, strong stalks and tops that are tight and green. Serve this alongside other Easter classics like smoked salmon, buttery biscuits or a citrusy salad for a festive addition to your holiday table!

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Simple Roast Chicken

Hot Honey Parmesan Carrots, Spinach & Cheese Stuffed Shells, Melting Cabbage, Spanakopita Loaded Potatoes, Broccoli Casserole, Lebanese Stuffed Cabbage Rolls with Beef, Garlic-Herb Roast Pork Tenderloin with Parsnip Puree & Kale, Easy Scalloped Potatoes, Deviled Asparagus, Simple Roast Chicken, Mustard-Dill Grilled Salmon & Vegetables, Asparagus Casserole

There's no reason to get overly fussy with complicated techniques for a flavorful, rich and simple roast chicken; the ultimate comfort food.

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Mustard-Dill Grilled Salmon & Vegetables

Hot Honey Parmesan Carrots, Spinach & Cheese Stuffed Shells, Melting Cabbage, Spanakopita Loaded Potatoes, Broccoli Casserole, Lebanese Stuffed Cabbage Rolls with Beef, Garlic-Herb Roast Pork Tenderloin with Parsnip Puree & Kale, Easy Scalloped Potatoes, Deviled Asparagus, Simple Roast Chicken, Mustard-Dill Grilled Salmon & Vegetables, Asparagus Casserole

In this easy grilled salmon recipe, the salmon is cooked on a cedar plank, one of the most foolproof ways of grilling. We call for zucchini, tomatoes and onion, but feel free to use your favorite vegetables instead.

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Asparagus Casserole

Hot Honey Parmesan Carrots, Spinach & Cheese Stuffed Shells, Melting Cabbage, Spanakopita Loaded Potatoes, Broccoli Casserole, Lebanese Stuffed Cabbage Rolls with Beef, Garlic-Herb Roast Pork Tenderloin with Parsnip Puree & Kale, Easy Scalloped Potatoes, Deviled Asparagus, Simple Roast Chicken, Mustard-Dill Grilled Salmon & Vegetables, Asparagus Casserole

This asparagus casserole is perfect for the holidays or a weeknight dinner. Blanching the asparagus before assembling the casserole helps to maintain its vibrant green color.

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