Celebrations

Easter Dinner Recipes

15 Apr 2019

Easter is this Sunday, and as well as the customary chocolate eggs, there’s the prospect of a good old family roast dinner to look forward to. Of course, the traditional roast is lamb with all the trimmings, however we love to break with tradition, and have selected a few different recipes to make this Easter really stand out – there’s even a cheeky cocktail recipe in there for an after dinner treat.

Beef Rump with Salsa Verde

Recipe

By Delicious Magazine

This gluten-free main packs a sharp punch, with the garlicky salsa verde cutting through the richness of a juicy roasted beef rump.

Oregano and Lemon Roast Chicken

Recipe

By Asda Good Living

Chicken might not be the meat of choice for Easter lunch, but this surprisingly simple stuffed roasted chicken is too delicious to resist.

Herb and Spice Roast Leg of Lamb

Recipe

By Waitrose

The traditional main event, make this leg of lamb even yummier by letting the crust marinate for a full 24 hours.

Roast Pork with Apples, Cider Vinegar and Rosemary

Recipe

By BBC Good Food

Pork and apple is a match made in heaven, and who doesn’t love a Sunday roast with a side helping of crunchy crackling?

Parmesan Crusted Baked Fish with Potatoes

Recipe

By BBC Good Food

We realize that fish is typically meant to be eaten on Good Friday rather than Easter Sunday, but this simple dish is perfect for fish-lovers the whole weekend.

Caramelised Garlic Quiche

Recipe

By Sainsbury’s

If you’re a veggie, or just looking for a lighter meal, this quiche is packed full of garlicky, cheesy flavor and works well cold for lunch on Easter Monday (if there’s any left)

1 Hour Vegan Shepherd’s Pie

Recipe

By Minimalist Baker

Vegans have a bit of a tough time around Easter, what with vegan chocolate eggs costing 5 times the price of their dairy counterparts, so give them a main course they’ll really love with this hearty shepherd’s pie.

Hot Cross Buns

Recipe

By Jamie Oliver

Is Easter really Easter without a hot cross bun? If your local supermarket has run out of the packaged ones and you’ve got some free time, whip up a batch of these homemade treats and show off to the family.

Crème Egg Brownie Cake

Recipe

By Olive Magazine

Make the most of crème eggs before they disappear for a year with this gooey, indulgent brownie that makes the perfect Easter pud.

Mini Egg Martini

Recipe

By BBC Good Food

Continuing with the festive confectionery theme, wash your feast down with this creamy mini egg martini – not for designated drivers!

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