From lavish quiches and salads packed with fresh spring ingredients to succulent salmon recipes and tempting sides, our Easter lunch ideas will help you host the perfect Easter feast. Round off your Easter lunch with our decadent Easter desserts and find plenty more Easter recipes.
Sweet, zingy and peppery, with a fiery hit of horseradish, this salad packs a punch when it comes to flavour. It makes a great side dish to meat or fish, or is equally delicious on its own. Serve with a spring or Easter roast for something a bit different.
This traditional Christmas ham recipe is packed with festive flavours – simmered in bay-infused cider and roasted with a mustard and demerara glaze, it makes for a magnificent centrepiece for your Christmas dinner or Boxing Day spread. You can make this recipe up to 2 days in advance, to the point where you score the skin, then chill until ready to glaze. Find out how to make Christmas ham and get ahead for the festivities!
Jeremy says: “My Chop cross buns combine the perfectly salty and lightly curried flavour of the Chinese-inspired marinade with a sweet and sour pickle, layered in a hot cross bun for a delicious Chinese-inspired Easter lunch.”
Every roast needs an indulgent side dish and these creamed leeks with the addition of earthy kale, make a nice change to the usual cauliflower cheese. It can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge or even frozen.
These sweet and salty roasties are sure to wow any guests. The combination of soft goat's cheese and sweet figs makes for a perfectly rounded side. Top that off with a zingy, herby dressing and you've got a delicious spring dish to pep up any roast dinner.
We've topped a side of salmon with a trendy 'everything bagel' topping. It looks impressive but is a doddle to make. This is the perfect easy entertaining dish for Easter or Sunday lunch, however if you want to make it on a smaller scale, see our tip, below.
Sticky-sweet with a delightful tangy note, this low-effort roast lamb is a real showstopper and perfect for the Easter weekend. It requires just a handful of ingredients that transforms lamb into something extra-special. Any leftovers freeze well too!
If you're looking for a vegan-friendly main for your next gathering, Sunday lunch or Easter celebration, look no further! This galette looks fancy, but is actually so simple to make. The charred cabbage feels a bit different (it's totally delicious), teamed with the roasted garlic and tahini, it's a show-stopping dish you'll be making again.
Here's our version of the French bistro classic: tender roasted leeks dressed in a tangy vinaigrette. Finished with soft eggs and fresh herbs, it's a simple dish with a big personality! Perfect as a starter or side.
This courgette and pea salad adds a wonderful freshness to a spring roast. The lemon and fresh herbs give a zingy, fragrant lift, while the toasted almonds lend a lovely crunch. You could try making your own pesto too, if you're feeling adventurous.
When Julius came to the Tesco Kitchen, he brought his signature tarragon roast chicken, inspired by a cherished family recipe and his love of classic Sunday roasts. Spatchcocked for even cooking, the chicken comes out tender with golden, crisp skin, while the cream, mustard, and tarragon sauce adds a rich, aromatic finish. It’s a confident, flavourful roast that pairs beautifully with Seema’s braised lentils and charred lemon gremolata.
This spring traybake is bursting with fresh, zingy flavours and vibrant veg. The prosciutto-wrapped chicken looks fancy, but it's a doddle to prepare and there's even leftover veg for a soup the next day; see tip, below. A fab midweek meal or alternative Sunday roast.
Sunday roast wouldn't be complete without roasted carrots, so why not give them centre stage with this delicious recipe? Featuring vibrant rainbow carrots, we've added a coriander seed dressing, tangy feta and crunchy hazelnuts for a truly show-stopping side!
Looking for the best roast chicken recipe? Try this effortless French-style roast chicken with rich wine gravy. Super-simple to make and perfect for festive feasts.
This salmon tart is perfect for a relaxed weekend brunch or light lunch. Puff pastry is topped with tzatziki, pickled radishes, avocado and smoked salmon. And the secret finishing touch? A drizzle of honey to offset the smoky salmon – delicious!
Roast pork with great crackling has to be up there as one of the best Sunday lunches, but we've taken it to the next level with tender pork loin and a spicy, fragrant rub that will make your crackling extra crunchy and tasty. There's even a fancy gravy making this ideal for entertaining. On the off chance you have leftovers, you can freeze them to use in other dishes such as stir-fries or ramens.
These roasted carrots are sure to be the star of the show at your Sunday roast. Gently spiced with cumin and topped with pomegranate seeds, this vibrant dish is a must-try all year round.
Bright purple sprouting broccoli pairs with flaked smoked salmon for a tart that makes for a fantastic Sunday lunch
Who says cauliflower cheese is just a side? This veggie gratin with lentils and crispy sage and onion stuffing transforms this Christmas favourite into a hearty vegan main!
This vegan Yorkshire pudding recipe gives fluffy, golden puddings which are completely egg-free and dairy-free – a must-have for any roast dinner
Why settle for the same old vegetables with your Sunday dinner when you can wow with these flavourful, healthy spring greens?
For something that has just four ingredients, this soup is seriously good – and it's super-quick to prepare, too. Pea and mint are a classic summery flavour combination and the goat's cheese melts beautifully into the soup creating a lovely fresh contrast.
Succulent and crisp, it's the definitive Sunday lunch, enjoy this great classic.
Harissa paste is a versatile ingredient, adding spicy oompf to many a dish. For this light-lunch or brunch, it is smeared over a rolled beef rib before roasting. Serve with a beetroot and cherry tomato salad and plenty of crusty bread.
Add a spark to a classic roast chicken with a spicy stuffing of chorizo, fresh herbs and smoked paprika
These brie and ham focaccia squares are a delicious addition to a Mother’s Day spread, festive celebration or to take on a picnic. The homemade chilli jam makes these scrumptious brie and ham focaccia squares that much more special.
Rustle up this gorgeous one-pot meal for Mothering Sunday, serve with fresh salad and crusty bread to mop up the sauce.
Keep it classic at your next Sunday roast with a juicy roast chicken. This simple recipe has a fragrant onion and garlic stuffing for a crowd pleasing Sunday lunch.
Make this lemon, dill and bay baked salmon and create a stunning centrepiece that is bound to impress visually as well as in the flavour stakes.
For the ultimate Sunday lunch, try slow-roasting a succulent beef topside joint. Topping with a sugar and mustard mix and cooking in a foil parcel alongside plenty of fresh veg and stock gives super succulent meat and tender veg crammed with flavour
Look no further for the perfect Easter lamb recipe – deliciously marinated leg of lamb is stuffed with tangy feta, olives and pistachios before roasting, resulting in a rich, tender lamb centrepiece with fresh Greek flavour
Try something different with your lamb this Easter with our fun and colourful gyros-style sharing board. The lamb is slow cooked with lemons and herbs until it falls off the bone. Pile onto a board with crispy potatoes and homemade flatbreads. Take your board to the next level by serving it alongside a Greek salad and tzatziki (recipes linked below.)
Roast pork with apple sauce is a Sunday roast favourite, but have you tried it with roast pork belly? Our pork belly recipe includes a warm and fragrant herb rub that produces delicious crackling, while the peppery spring onion and thyme-infused apple sauce is the perfect balance to the rich meat. This makes an epic Easter lunch main or a lovely roast for Sundays.