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To make the spinach filling, tip the spinach into a heatproof bowl. Pour over boiling water from the kettle, stir to wilt and drain well. Squeeze excess water out of the spinach and set aside to cool. Add the cream cheese and egg yolk to the spinach, season with salt and pepper and mix to combine. Set aside.
Cooking For Two? These Easter Dinners Are Perfect For When You Don't Want A Fridge Full Of Leftover Ham
18 Easter Dinner Recipes That Are Perfect For Two PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: FRANCESCA ZANI
Some years, hosting a big dinner for Easter is just not in the cards, either due to plain ol' preference, table-capacity, or simply not wanting a fridge full of leftover ham (been there!). Lucky for you, we've got plenty of recipes that are perfect for a small-scale gathering on the big day, all without scrimping on any of your favorite holiday dishes (ahem, cheesy potatoes in all their many forms). So if you're planning on serving up an Easter dinner for two (okay, maybe three at max), you're going to want to bookmark all 18 of these clever recipes and ideas.
The secret perk of setting a smaller table at Easter? You get to make only the dishes you (and your +1) want to eat! The sky's the only limit. Don't want to spend the whole day in the kitchen cooking a spiral ham? Make our chicken dijon, salmon piccata, or roasted pork tenderloin instead! More in the mood for a one-pan wonder that'll let you move on with your day (without all the dishes)? Our one-pan chicken bacon gnocchi or primavera baked orzo are just the recipes for you. Only want the sides? Look no further than our potatoes au gratin stacks, bacon pea salad, and air fryer asparagus. That being said, we understand wanting a little bit of the classics for Easter (but not a whole fridge's worth), in which case you'll love our simplified sheet-pan Easter dinner that has all the non-negotiable dishes all on one pan.
Looking for more ways to make your Easter meal super memorable? Check out all of our best Easter cocktails, Easter sides, and Easter desserts next.
Roasted Pork TenderloinIf you're tired of old standbys like a whole chicken or ham for your holiday meal, look no further than pork tenderloin. It's quick-cooking, takes extremely well to countless flavors, and is easy enough for a chill family meal but remarkable enough for a special Easter dinner too.
Get the Roasted Pork Tenderloin recipe.
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE
Peas & CarrotsA quick side dish is always appreciated, especially one as easy as this combo. It goes well with your steak dinners, your rice & beans, or your vegan meatloaf, but if you really love your peas and carrots, you could just eat this in one sitting, as a meal (we have! 😉).
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PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE
Primavera Baked OrzoThis spring-y, one-pan dinner proves that the creamy, subtly sweet flavor of fresh mozzarella plays very nicely with similarly delicate spring produce like shallots, sugar snap peas, and oyster mushrooms. Paired with al dente orzo and a light cream sauce, this hearty dinner is the perfect way to celebrate the return of longer days and warmer temperatures.
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PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: SPENCER RICHARDS
Sheet-Pan Easter DinnerThink you don't have enough time or space to cook Easter dinner? Think again. Featuring cheesy potatoes au gratin, maple-glazed ham, garlicky asparagus, and paprika-spiced carrots, our streamlined version of this notoriously complicated meal is as simple as 2 sheet pans and 30 minutes in the oven.
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PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: FRANCESCA ZANI
Salmon PiccataA knockout of a meal, chicken piccata also a couldn't-be-easier dish—it comes together in one pan, and you don't need a quintillion ingredients to make it. But we're here to talk about and convince you to make salmon piccata. It's just as easy as its brethren, and we argue that our method for it is even easier.
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PHOTO: JOSEPH DE LEO; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE
Potatoes Au Gratin StacksWith thinly sliced potatoes and a creamy cheese mixture, it's easy to see why this is a recipe that completes practically any dinner spread. No casserole dish needed here—a muffin tin, Russet potatoes, two types of cheese, heavy cream, and staple seasonings are all you need to create these cheesy stacks.
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PHOTO: DOAA ELKADY; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON
Air Fryer AsparagusWith minimal time and practically zero effort (thanks air fryer!), you can have asparagus ready faster than your oven could even preheat. With a teaspoon of olive oil and a little lemon juice to brighten it up, you have a quick and healthy side ready to go.
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Joel Goldberg
Salmon En CrouteThis recipe is big on elegance, flavor, and wow factor. Salmon en croute is just a French way of saying "in a crust" (puff pastry in this case). Everything is nestled together in the dough, and after about 30 minutes in the oven, you'll have a buttery, flaky crust with perfectly tender salmon inside.
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PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE
Balsamic Glazed CarrotsRoasted carrots are a classic easy side dish that we turn to time and time again, whether we're serving up a holiday dinner or a quick weeknight meal. That being said, topping them with a balsamic glaze truly takes them over the top.
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PHOTO: LINDA PUGLIESE; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE
One-Pot Creamy Vegan GreensCreamed spinach without the dairy? Yes, please. Did you know that by substituting a few key ingredients, you can make these easy, creamy greens without sacrificing any of the rich flavors you'd expect? Not only is it a bit more nutritious, but it's also just as delicious.
Get the One-Pot Creamy Vegan Greens recipe.
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSON
Bacon Pea SaladWhen you think pea salad, you probably think about the heavy mayo-ridden ones. Ours, on the other hand, is fresh, crunchy, and has the most delicious bacon vinaigrette that you'll be tempted to pour over everything.
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Parker Feierbach
Creamy Dijon ChickenIn this one-pan meal, chicken breasts are covered in a creamy Dijon mustard sauce with white wine and lemon juice for brightness. It's the perfect dinner to reach for when you need something quick and easy for a low-key holiday, or even when you need a date night winner that's very low effort.
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PHOTO: LINDA PUGLIESE; FOOD STYLING: TAYLOR ANN SPENCER
Cheesy Mashed Potato & Ham BakeImagine a crispy mac & cheese topping on your rich mashed potatoes with an added ham layer, and you've got this cheesy casserole. Serve it as a main or as a side this Easter—it'll be beloved no matter what.
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PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON
One-Pan Crispy Chicken PrimaveraJust when you thought pasta primavera was the king of spring comfort food, we're dropping this one-pan chicken primavera. It it, crispy-skinned chicken thighs are roasted alongside spring veggies and topped with a confetti of goat cheese and herbs for a dinner that captures the promise of warmer days.
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PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLIST: BROOKE CAISON
Garlic-Parmesan Roasted CarrotsThis recipe made us wonder, Why don't we roast carrots more often? When they roast, their flavor concentrates and sweetens. Pair that with copious amounts of umami-packed Parmesan and just a touch of lemon, and you've got a super-irresistible dish that you'll come back to again and again.
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PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE
Bowtie PrimaveraCome springtime, our obsession with pasta primavera comes back in full force. This version lightens up the classic recipe, replacing the heavy cream with low-fat cream cheese. The result is a veggie-packed pasta dish with a sauce that is every bit as creamy as the original.
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PHOTO: JOSEPH DE LEO; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE
Maple-Glazed Ham SteakSpiral hams are delicious, but they yield so much meat. When you're craving ham, but don't want to fuss with a full roast like that, ham steaks are the way to go! Instead of roasting and glazing a whole ham, just make everyone their own perfectly cooked, savory-sweet steak.
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PARKER FEIERBACH
Creamy Asparagus Bacon GnocchiThis speedy one-pan dinner is 100% pure comfort. With chewy gnocchi, crisp-tender asparagus, and a light cream sauce imbued with smoky bacon, it's also suspiciously delicious for a dish that takes well under an hour. 😉
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PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: SPENCER RICHARDS
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Check the salmon for bones and season with salt and pepper. Put the shallot, fennel, dill, parsley and lemon zest in a pan large enough to hold the salmon. Add the wine and 100ml/3½fl oz water, place the salmon on top, skin side down. Cover with a lid and over medium heat bring to a gentle simmer, then poach for about 7 minutes – don't fully cook. Remove from the heat and leave to cool in the poaching liquid.
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