If you need leftover lamb ideas over the Easter weekend, this epic ciabatta sarnie is it! Loaded with succulent meat, houmous, minty yogurt and a zingy homemade slaw, this makes a lovely lunch or supper for two.
A homemade quiche fits the bill for so many occasions – relaxed lunch with friends, summer picnic, Easter buffet with the family and even better that you can prep it in advance and freeze it. Making your own pastry isn't as hard as it looks, but you could opt for ready rolled. Our quiche recipe is filled with vibrant spring veg and tangy French Gruyère.
You've heard of hasselback potatoes, now try hasselback root veg with your Sunday roast. Beyond being pretty to look at, this clever Swedish creation allows the veg to be tender on the inside, with a lovely crispy crunch on the outside. Slicing (hasselbacking) the veg before roasting allows the flavours to really infuse the dish. You'll be coming back for more!
Shredded cabbage is a Sunday roast staple, but if you're looking for a new recipe, try this sweetheart cabbage recipe, a variety that's sweeter and more tender than regular cabbage. Pan-frying with garlic, chilli and shallots creates a lovely spicy sweetness, while the toasted walnuts lend earthy crunch. Perfect for your next Sunday lunch or Easter gathering.
These roast potatoes are a celebration of spring. With a trio of fresh herbs and seasonal leeks, this dish is fresh, fragrant and vibrant. Crushed potatoes are such an easy way to serve roast spuds, yet look cheffy, ideal for Easter entertaining or just a nice Sunday roast. Cooked in olive oil, this recipe is low in saturated fat and a source of fibre too!
Bring brightness to your Easter table with this delicious herb-crusted roast leg of lamb, accompanied by a vibrant salsa verde that's brimming with fresh and fragrant herbs. Serving 4, this recipe is perfect for your smaller Easter gatherings or for any springtime Sunday roast. Serve with herby potatoes and your favourite seasonal veg.
Transform your potato salad with asparagus, soft boiled eggs and a creamy buttermilk dressing.
This vibrant vegan Easter main alternative will bring all the best colours and flavours to your table
Roast gammon makes a nice change to beef or chicken and the sweet, sticky glaze in this dish really brings out the sweetness of the meat. Studded with gloves and smothered in demerera sugar and English mustard, eat warm with roasties or cold the next day with a salad.
Brining the chicken overnight gives the meat loads of flavour and ensures it stays moist and succulent
Sticky, sweet and spicy, this hot honey lamb is the ultimate Easter centrepiece. Slow cook your lamb shoulder for 6 hours until the meat is soft and tender. Shred the lamb onto whipped feta with a scattering of fresh coriander. This is a dish that's sure to impress!
Try something new with your leftover lamb with this super easy ramen recipe. Give packet noodles extra flavour with miso and ginger, then load on your leftover meat and whatever toppings you fancy. We recommend pak choi, carrots and jammy eggs.
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.”
This vegan and dairy-free tart shows what you can do with a simple bit of rough puff pastry and a few mixed tomatoes
Using these versatile spuds, create a twist on the classic potato side dish, by adding aromatic fennel, rosemary and garlic to create crispy golden roasties. The ideal accompaniment to your favourite Sunday roast.
An impressive-looking yet easy dinner party starter for four. The best thing about these no-cook smoked salmon, prawn and avocado parcels is that they can be made in advance, a real gift when entertaining as any host will agree.
This fish dish is sure to become a family favourite. It's a healthier take on a traditional gratin as it uses half-fat crème fraîche – but it's still utterly delicious. Blanching the spinach this way stops it from getting mushy.
This seasonal salad is a great make-ahead starter for your Easter lunch. Serve your asparagus over whipped feta, then add homemade croutons for extra crunch.
A recipe like this means only one thing, spring is here and the sun is coming out
Potatoes are thinly sliced then baked in stock with rosemary and butter until soft and golden. Our boulangère potatoes will pair perfectly with your next Sunday lunch. These taste great with our Slow-cooked hot honey lamb shoulder recipe.
Prawn cocktail is a retro classic that always stands the test of time. The creamy Marie Rose sauce is made from storecupboard ingredients so is perfect for a budget-friendly starter that still feels like a treat.
This make-ahead lamb is marinated in yogurt and spices two days before, so the meat is extra juicy and tender. This is the only way to serve up Easter lunch this year.
This easy, cheesy bread is perfect for a get-together. A cheat’s fondue, the bread acts as the bowl and accompaniment for the oozy honey, garlic and thyme Camembert
Swap your classic roasties for these simple hasselback potatoes. Baby potatoes are sliced thinly down the middle, drizzled with plenty of garlic butter and roasted until crisp on the outside and perfectly fluffy in the centre – the ideal side dish for your
If you're looking for a healthy and delicious way to get more root vegetables into your diet, switch up your standard mashed potatoes at your next roast dinner for this carrot and swede mash
If you're looking for something impressive and substantial to serve the hungry masses, try this baked salmon with shallot vinaigrette. Before cooking, fragrant bay leaves and slices of orange are slotted into the side of fish, whilst white wine and fennel seeds are sprinkled over the top.
Start your dinner party with these fresh-tasting crunchy crostini canapés: Broad beans, blended with herbs and lemon zest on toast with goat's cheese. Surely the perfect companion to a glass of prosecco.
A smoked salmon blini with an unexpected citrus twist.
You'll only need 150g of leftover cooked fish to make this comforting kedgeree for breakfast, lunch or dinner. The dish originated in India and is made with fried rice, flakes of cooked fish and chunks of hardboiled egg.
Coulibiac is a type of Russian pie, here stuffed with tender salmon chunks, fried rice, and delicious mushrooms. It's hearty yet light thanks to the aromatic lemon zest and dill. Bake until the pastry is a lovely golden brown and serve immediately.