Imagine gathering your loved ones around a table that's not just a meal, but a masterpiece of flavors, colors, and traditions. This Easter Dinner recipe is your golden ticket to creating a memorable feast that will have your family talking for years to come. From a perfectly glazed ham that glistens like a culinary jewel to a tender roasted lamb that melts in your mouth, we're about to transform your holiday dining experience into something truly extraordinary.
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 60 mins
Total Time: 80 mins
Cuisine: Various
Serves: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 1 glazed ham
- 1 roasted lamb
- 2 sides of vegetables
- 1 potato salad
- 1 dessert (e.g. carrot cake)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C) for ham and lamb preparation
- For the glazed ham: • Remove ham from refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking • Place ham in roasting pan fat side up • Create glaze using brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and honey • Brush ham generously with glaze every 20 minutes during cooking • Cook approximately 15-18 minutes per pound until internal temperature reaches 140°F
- For the roasted lamb: • Season lamb with rosemary, garlic, salt, and black pepper • Sear lamb in hot skillet to lock in flavors • Transfer to roasting pan • Cook to medium-rare, approximately 20-25 minutes per pound • Let rest 15 minutes before carving
- Vegetable side dishes: • Roast seasonal spring vegetables like asparagus and carrots • Toss with olive oil, herbs, and sea salt • Roast at 400°F for 15-20 minutes until tender and slightly caramelized
- Potato salad preparation: • Boil red potatoes until tender • Cool and dice potatoes • Mix with chopped fresh herbs, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard • Chill for at least one hour before serving
- Carrot cake dessert: • Prepare cake batter with fresh carrots, cinnamon, and nuts • Bake in 9-inch round pans • Cool completely • Frost with cream cheese icing • Garnish with chopped walnuts
- Tablescape and final presentation: • Use pastel-colored linens • Arrange fresh spring flowers as centerpiece • Set elegant china and polished silverware • Place dishes strategically for easy serving • Garnish platters with fresh herbs and edible flowers
Tips
- Temperature is Key: Always let meats like ham and lamb rest at room temperature for 30 minutes before cooking to ensure even heating.
- Glaze Magic: For the ham, create a show-stopping glaze by balancing sweet (brown sugar) with tangy (Dijon mustard) and rich (honey) flavors.
- Herb Infusion: Don't be shy with fresh herbs like rosemary and garlic - they elevate both lamb and vegetable dishes dramatically.
- Advance Prep: Make your potato salad and carrot cake a day ahead to reduce day-of stress and allow flavors to meld.
- Presentation Matters: Use a color-coordinated tablescape with pastel linens and fresh spring flowers to create a feast for the eyes as well as the palate.
- Timing Strategy: Stagger your cooking times to ensure everything is hot and fresh when served.
- Rest and Carve: Always let meats rest after cooking to retain juices and make carving easier.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 1030kcal
Carbohydrates: 92g
Protein: 55g
Fat: 51g
Saturated Fat: 15g
Cholesterol: 190mg
