24 recipes for a delicious Easter lunch with the family

With a full house, Easter lunch can be seen as a challenge. But, it is possible to choose delicious dishes for the occasion with simple recipes or easy to prepare with good planning of time and the right ingredients.

A constant presence at the holiday table, the dishes include cod, lamb and desserts with almonds are traditional bets that continue to be successful. Those who want to vary the menu can bet on raw dishes, such as ceviche, or meats such as chicken and pork.

Risotto and pasta also have their place on the table, being a valuable option to please both vegetarians and meat eaters. The secret is to bet on sauces with a different face, which give a touch of novelty to even the most common types of pasta.

Check out some recipe ideas for your lunch or dinner and some others to serve for dessert, and find the one that best suits your time, possibilities and the taste of your family!

Main dishes

Among poultry, fish, pork dishes, lamb and beef, there are many possibilities to please the palate with the main course at Easter lunch. Check out some ideas:

Fish

1. Spiritual Cod: the preparation of this dish is divided into parts, which collaborates a lot for the organization and facilitates the process. The result is a light, creamy and beautifully presented dish.

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2. Bacalhau à Brás: this is a traditional Portuguese dish. To keep the preparation as traditionally done, the recipe uses homemade straw potatoes and teaches how to desalt the cod – a process that must be started at least a day in advance.

3. Crispy Riberalves Cod: with the cod already desalted, the total time to prepare the recipe is, on average, 35 minutes. The fish is served with white sauce and grated potatoes.

4. Cod with cream: this recipe uses simple ingredients and is a classic way of preparing cod. It can be served either pure, as it already includes gratin potatoes, or accompanied by white rice.

5. Ceviche: those who like raw dishes have everything to do well with ceviche. The recipe is marinated in lemon and can be made with the white fish of your choice. Preparation is very quick and can start minutes before serving.

Lambs, meat and poultry

6. Lamb rack with cherry and spice sauce: here the lamb is prepared with cherries and accompanied by a pistachio and almond couscous. The good surprise is that the entire preparation takes, on average, an hour. To improve the presentation of the dish, the tip is to use food coloring to make the cherry sauce very red.

7. Passover Lamb: This dish takes planning. In addition to having a good variety of seasonings, the preparation takes a lot of time, since the lamb takes a few hours to roast. However, the effort is rewarded with a tender and tasty dish.

8. Galeto al primo canto: if the idea is to have a dish with poultry that is still different, this traditional recipe from Rio Grande do Sul is a good option. Seasoned with sage, marjoram and beer, the chicken is moist and flavorful.

9. Chicken in the oven with spices: this is for those who prefer more classic recipes and like to spice up the seasoning. The chicken is marinated with honey, ginger, chili pepper, garlic, salt, paprika and lemon, and can be served with salads or rice.

10. Caramelized pork rib: served with roasted potatoes, the trump card of this recipe is the sauce that accompanies the pork rib. Mixing the same proportion of ketchup, Worcestershire sauce and cane molasses, you get a tasty sauce that makes the meat even more beautiful.

pasta and risotto

11. Pesto pasta with shrimp: this is a tasty recipe, which has a beautiful presentation and is very easy to make, being ready in approximately 30 minutes. The main dish of the dish is the pesto sauce, which uses garlic, almonds, basil, olive oil and cheese, in quantities that can be adjusted according to your taste.

12. Gorgonzola risotto: this risotto has Parmesan cheese and gorgonzola and is ideal for those who like the strong flavor of gorgonzola. Those who prefer a less pronounced taste can decrease the amount of the ingredient in the recipe for a more subtle touch.

13. Tagiatelle with crab: pasta, crab, shrimp, tomato, chives and cilantro are the main ingredients of this dish. The recipe is simple to follow and the result is different and very colorful.

14. Bows with tomato sauce, tuna and olives: easy and quick to make, this sauce combines a good variety of vegetables and tuna, giving the pasta a new look. If you prefer, you can replace the bow with another type of pasta.

15. Lasagna caprese: here’s a great option for those looking for a vegetarian dish. Lasagna with cheese and tomatoes is light and very tasty combined with pesto sauce.

desserts and breads

16. Mini-folares: the less common ingredients in this recipe are fennel and cocoa rolls – everything else you may already have at home. The mini-folares are soft, they are practical to serve and have a very beautiful presentation.

17. Cake with chocolate: those who don’t want to give up a good cake for the occasion can surprise you with this recipe. The combination of chocolate, orange, vanilla and rum results in an attractive and fragrant dessert.

18. Bread with spices, raisins and hazelnuts: this bread has as a differential in its ingredients a selection of spices, raisins and hazelnuts. When ready, the bread can be served either as a dessert or in coffee, or as a side dish for lunch.

19. Apple Folar: assembled with several slices of pasta, apple and almonds, this dish is an alternative to a dessert, leaving the common circle of the always present cakes and pies.

20. Gluten-free and lactose-free light almonds: this is a great recipe for anyone looking for a dessert dish that is healthy and does not contain gluten or lactose. The dough can be shaped into different shapes and please both adults and children.

21. Tarta Pascualina: this savory pie with an egg filling, spinach, Parmesan cheese and béchamel sauce is a great order to serve in snacks or moments before main meals.

23. Fig and Almond Pie: This sweet fig and almond cream pie is light and has a very beautiful presentation. Preparation requires a little time planning: the dough needs to chill for at least an hour before going in the oven for the first time.

24. Open bonbon: simple and quick to prepare, this is an open grape bonbon recipe. If you prefer, you can replace the grapes with other fruits – strawberries, for example.

25. Chocolate Stroganoff with Walnuts: Walnuts are the least common ingredient in this recipe, which can be prepared just minutes before serving. Hot or cold, chocolate stroganoff is a simple and sure bet.