Easter recipes

If you're anything like us, you can't wait for the Easter Bank Holiday weekend! So, why not get ahead with your Easter food right now. Browse our delicious Easter recipes to start off, pick your favourites and plan your feasts, menus and treats. We've Easter food ideas for everyone, from stunning starters to decadent desserts, plus tried-and-tested mains, sides and bakes to help your cooking (and hosting) run smoothly. If you need more Easter lunch ideas, we've plenty more inspiration too. Happy Easter!

Easter biscuits

Biscuit making is one of life's simple pleasures, but at Easter time the novelty factor goes up a notch or two! Our Easter biscuits cater for all tastes and ages, whether you want to bake something fun with the kids or fancy something stylish for an Easter afternoon tea. Need more ideas? We've lots more Easter biscuits and Easter bakes to inspire you to get your bake on.

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Cake ideas for Easter

From stylish show-stoppers for your Easter gatherings to family-friendly bakes, our Easter cakes deliver on taste and fun. You'll also find bundt cakes, a citrus simnel cake and a luscious cheesecake, but if you need more inspiration, we've stacks more Easter bakes for a splendidly sweet holiday.

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Easter Sunday dinner

Cook up an Easter roast to remember with our easy, impressive ideas. If you're hosting, you'll appreciate our make-ahead lamb or how about a Cuban-inspired roast pork dish or Mediterranean-style roast salmon? We've mouthwatering mains for veggie and vegan diets, plus lots more Easter lamb recipes and vegan Easter recipes to make your roast a total hit.

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Easter mains and wine pairings

Whether you're having a big gathering or celebrating with a few friends this Easter, make your feasting even more special by finding the perfect wine pairing to go with your meal. Our recipes have been expertly paired with the ideal bottles for you to choose from, giving you one less thing to think about. Cheers to that!
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Easter desserts

When it comes to Easter desserts and puddings, we like to go big on fun twists with classic recipes. Our hot cross bun trifle is a real must-try, and our hot cross bun treacle tart is an equally moreish mash-up. More of a traditionalist? Step forward our top-rated lemon tart, which you could be making all-year round. Looking for something in particular? Browse our Easter dessert recipes for some stunning centrepieces.

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Easter recipe videos

Ever wondered how to roast a leg of lamb or cook the perfect roast potatoes and Yorkshire puddings? Here you'll find expert how-to videos showing you exactly how to cook some Easter classics and much more. Watch and pick up some new tips and tricks!

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Easter lunch ideas

Easter lunch needn't be a roast dinner. If you fancy a change, we've lots of lovely, lighter dishes to make your Easter weekend just as memorable. From spring salads and a crowd-pleasing tart, to a flavoursome mussels recipe for two, our Easter lunch ideas will help you celebrate Easter your way. Catering for vegan guests? Check out our delicious vegan Easter recipes.

Zesty citrus chicken with slaw

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Leftover lamb recipes

Put leftover Easter lamb to good use and stretch your feast further with these fabulous, flavour-packed Easter recipes. We've been inspired by cuisines from around the world to create these inventive dishes that make great lunches or get-together dinners. Hungry for more? Find extra leftover lamb recipes to find something you love.

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Easter egg recipes

It wouldn't be Easter without a chocolatey treat or two, and our Easter egg recipes are super-creative yet easy to follow. If, by some miracle, you have leftover Easter eggs, rustle up our Easter egg bark or how about an Easter chocolate pizza? Can we tempt you with more of our Easter dessert recipes? Go on, take a look!