Will it be ham or lamb this year? It's always a battle between the two for the big Easter meal. While lamb is full of religious symbolism, the ham arguably makes for better leftover sandwiches. Whatever you decide, we have recipes for both, in addition to many springtime sides involving peas and asparagus, refreshing drinks, desserts, and homemade Easter basket treats.

Starters

Roman Easter Soup
Stuffed Eggs
Green Pea Hummus
Leek Soup with Lemon and Dill
Asparagus and Mushroom Tart
Crushed Sweet Pea and Ricotta Bruschetta

Main Courses: Lamb, Ham, and More!

The Perfect Rack of Lamb
The Also Perfect Ham
Citrus-Braised Lamb Shanks
Lamb Chops with Crème Fraîche Beans
Pasta with Sweet Pea Pistou and Chevre
Maple Black Pepper Pork Chops
Mustardy Chicken Legs
Braised Lamb Shanks with Lemon Confit and Sweet Pearl Onions

Sides

Shaved Asparagus, Pea, and Prosciutto Salad
Bourbon Glazed Carrots
Farro, White Bean, and Preserved Lemon Salad
Grilled Asparagus with Buttery Breadcrumbs
Pasta with Meyer Lemon and Basil
New Potato Salad
Chicken and Rice Salad with Mint Pesto and Peas
Olivey French Lentil and Barley Salad

Desserts

Pastiera: Italian Easter Cake
Carrot Sheet Cake
Rhubarb Clafoutis
Carrot Cake Truffles
Tarelli Cookies
Springtime Cutout Cookie Sandwiches
Grandma Steven's Coconut Cake
Lemon Tart

Drinks

Lemon Bellini
Washington Flip
Garrick Club Punch
Vanilla Ice Tea
Coconut Patty Shake
Light and Frothy Raspberry Faluda

For Your Easter Basket

Homemade Easter Corn
Cadbury Creme Deviled Eggs
Leftover Easter Candy Cookies
Peeps Krispies Treats
Chocolate-covered Almonds
Coffee Toffee