Easter Recipe Round-up

Easter is here and whether you can get together with loved ones to celebrate or not, it's still all about the food. The spring holiday is all about hearty meats and light herby flavours, and of course eggs in all their many permutations. Here's a round-up of Easter recipes to really celebrate the spring festival.

Appetisers

Ideas for Vegetarian and Low-Carb Devilled Eggs

A great idea for an appetiser for Easter lunch, these devilled eggs will keep the vegetarians at lunch happy as well as everyone else. Don't make too many as they're so moreish your guests won't be able to stop themselves filling up on them before the main event.

Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms the Quick and Easy Way

Here's a dependable recipe to have in your pocket as a starter, and Easter is the right occasion to serve them.

Peruvian Ceviche: The Original Recipe with Tiger’s Milk (Leche de Tigre)

Why not try something light with a Latin flavour, like this Tried and Tasted recipe for ceviche, made with salt-water fish, Spanish red onion, leche de tigre and plenty of zesty Peruvian lemons.

Tamales and Mexican Salsa

Go Mexican with this take on the traditional tamales, corn husks, stuffed with pork and served with zingy lime wedges. Perfect for a tangy take on Easter lunch.

Fishcakes with Herbs

Light and delicious, this is the perfect way to open up an Easter lunch. Pack them full of spring herbs for the ultimate zingy starter.

Thai Shrimp Wanton

Always popular, whether as a canapé or as an Easter appetiser, this Thai shrimp wanton is a simple foolproof recipe that you'll return to again and again.

Sides

The Best, Easy Recipe for Homemade Cornbread

Cornbread is the ultimate comfort food companion for any holiday meal, so it’s just right for Easter lunch. Try these tasty recipes.

French Lentil Salad Recipe

This is a delicious traditional French salad dish that will keep vegetarians happy, but will also offer an earthy, nourishing side for everyone no matter what their dietary choices are.

Mains

Herb-flavoured fillet of beef with bacon and spring onions

Here is a very easy beef dish that gives a good cut of meat a light, spring vibe.

The Best Italian Meat Pie Recipe (Pizza Rustica)

Think double pizza with different meats and egg and you have an Easter meat pie that will be the crowning glory of any dinner. Like a quiche-pizza-pie hybrid, this recipe is a sure-fire winner on your Easter table.

Easter Meat Pie: Recipes To Help You Nail This Easter Favourite

Try this alternative take on the Italian Easter meat pie. Decadent, filling and delicious, this is a recipe you can't go wrong with. Serve larger slices as a main course, or try smaller slices as an appetiser.

How To Cook Leg of Lamb: 3 Recipes With Great Results

Easter would not be Easter without a roast leg of lamb. Here are three different ways to roast one and get it absolutely perfect for Easter Sunday.

Lamb Rack with a Herb Crust and Vegetables

This alternative with a parmesan crust applied halfway through roasting is the perfect centrepiece to your Easter lunch.

Beef Short Ribs Recipe with Chimichurri Sauce

Cook these beef short ribs with a rich and spicy sauce that will bring a Latin flavour to your Easter lunch.

3 Easter Ham Recipes That Work

Ham always works as a holiday meal main course and here are three different ways to serve salty, sweet succulent ham this Easter.

Duck Stuffed With Pork

A rich, heavy, indulgent traditional Tuscan main that ticks all the boxes for meat lovers.

Italian Easter Pie (Torta Pasqualina)

An Italian version of quiche, the torta pasqualina is made with spinach and eggs.

Beef Wellington

Keep it classic with a beef wellington on Easter Sunday. This traditional and elegant crowdpleaser well be a big hit in your Easter spread.

Lasagne with Asparagus

A hearty and satisfying Easter main for vegetarians and anybody who enjoys delicious food.

Chicken and Mango Salad with Spinach and Hazelnuts

Keep it easy and fresh this Easter. This spring salad recipe has both an earthy and tropical touch, and will be a sweet and light addition to any Easter feast.