A Traditional Easter Dinner Roundup from the Eastern Shore

A Traditional Easter Dinner Roundup from the Eastern Shore

Traditional Easter Dinner is a family feast, where everyone comes together to celebrate. These recipes are perfect for creating lush and healthy dinners, even for picky eaters. Made with local vegetables, Bee Inspired Honey, and fresh cuts of meat, these dishes are sure to please. Decorate your table with fresh spring flowers, use the best ingredients, and enjoy a delectable Easter Dinner.

Traditional Easter Dinner Table Setting
Traditional Easter Dinner Table Setting complete with naturally dyed easter eggs

Traditional Easter Dinner Ideas

Dessert is a must in our books. A beautiful meal should have it all - soup, salad, main course, and sides. Mix and match the recipes below, add your favorites, and make it yours. While your guests are waiting for the meal, we suggest creating a charcuterie board with raw honeycomb straight from the hive to get their tastebuds ready. No rules, just kitchen fun with family. Enjoy!

Starters and Sides

Spinach and Fruit Salad

Start your meal off with this beautiful Spinach and Fruit Salad. It's made with a colorful blend of berries, peaches, spinach, and our amazing Honey Lemon Vinaigrette. Piled high in a serving bowl, this would make an excellent presentation alongside roasted vegetables or fish.

Spinach Fruit Salad by Bee Inspired on a white and blue plate next to a bowl of Honey Lemon Vinaigrette Dressing by Bee Inspired

Carrot Ginger Soup

Enjoy guilt-free ingredients with this gut-friendly and nourishing recipe. Every bite supports your health, well-being, and vitality. Upgrade it with roasted pine nuts or sliced avocado for ultimate satisfaction.

Two bowls of Carrot Ginger Soup by Bee Inspired on a wooden table

Honey Mustard Roasted Carrots

No Easter dinner is complete without veggies. Try these Honey Mustard Roasted Carrots - a colorful addition to your table. The glaze is also perfect for Brussels sprouts or beets! Add in other root vegetables like potatoes or parsnips for even more flavors.

Purple, orange, and white carrots lined on a tray in marinade

Honey Grilled Artichokes

Next up on our Easter Dinner menu is our Honey Grilled Artichokes. These seasonal treats are worth the time and effort for their exceptional flavor. Simply find full, heavy artichokes and grill them to perfection with a honey glaze. Enjoy!

Two halves of an artichoke laying next to each other

Main Courses

Honey Mustard Chicken

Our Honey Mustard Chicken comes together quickly and will be a fan favorite at dinner. Garnishing with lemon adds brightness to the chicken that is perfect for the springtime. We like to serve it with roasted carrots, potatoes, and onions - but the choice is yours.

Honey Roasted Chicken by Bee Inspired with lemon slices and herbs on it

Rib Roast

Introducing our delectable Honey Marinated Rib Roast, the ultimate centerpiece for your Easter feast! Get ready for an unforgettable culinary experience that will captivate the taste buds of everyone who graces your table.

Rib Roast by Bee Inspired on a tray in the oven

Chicken with Sautéed Mushrooms

Get ready to be blown away by the incredible flavor combination of this recipe! Not only does it pair perfectly with roasted vegetables, but it is also incredibly versatile, allowing you to adapt it however you choose.

Sautéed mushrooms on top of chicken pieces

Slow Cooker BBQ Brisket

If you're swamped with Easter festivities, this delightful dish is an absolute lifesaver! Simply toss in the ingredients and let the magical slow cooker work its wonders. Your guests will be amazed at the minimal effort required to create this mouthwatering masterpiece!

Sliced up Slow Cooker BBQ Brisket by Bee Inspired

Dessert

Salted Caramel Candy

Easter wouldn't be complete without the sweetness of candy! Impress your guests with this easy, delicious homemade treat. Wrap these heavenly bundles in wax paper, tuck them in adorable boxes, and deliver as a heartfelt gift from the Easter Bunny. Your guests will jump for joy with each delightful surprise!

Salted Caramel Candies by Bee Inspired some wrapped in wax paper and some not

Guilt-Free Fudge

This plant-based fudge is like grandma's old-fashioned recipe, but without the guilt. It's delicious, creamy, indulgent, and surprisingly healthy. Enjoy it with a variety of summer fruits like blueberries, cherries, peaches, watermelon, and cantaloupe.

Guilt Free Fudge by Bee Inspired surrounded by raw ingredients on a wooden table

 

Carrot Bran Muffins

Carrot Bran Muffins are a delightful creation. These fluffy treats combine health, flavor, and convenience in one delicious bite. The hearty wheatberry flour adds a nutty aroma, chopped walnuts provide crunchiness, grated carrots offer a sweet edge, and the touch of honey and spice completes the perfection.

Carrot Bran Muffins by Bee Inspired lined up on a tray

 

Honey Cocoa Truffles

Honey Chocolate Truffles are a simple and delightful treat for you and your guests. All you need is heavy cream, butter, flavorings, Bee Inspired Honey, and Ghirardelli’s dark chocolate for optimal results.

overhead picture of chocolate truffles covered in cocoa powder

Enjoy your traditional Easter meal with loved ones, as our recipes add delightful touches to your holiday celebration. We aim to offer a spread that tantalizes taste buds and evokes warm memories. Regardless of which recipe you choose, may it bring joy and nourishment. Share your creations with us on Instagram! Happy Easter from our family to yours!


Kara holding a hive frame in doorway of cabin

About the Author

Kara waxes about the bees, creates and tests recipes with her friend Joyce, and does her best to share what she’s learning about the bees, honey, ingredients we use and more. Read more about Kara