Easter lunch recipes
Whether you’re serving a slap-up Easter roast dinner to the whole family on Easter Sunday, or looking for spring dishes to enjoy over the Easter bank holiday weekend, take a look at our Easter lunch recipe collection.
For those who like to follow Easter tradition, we’ve gathered together some of our best seasonal roast lamb and roast pork recipes, along with starters, sides and Easter desserts to make your meal rise to the occasion. Or, if you’re looking for something different to serve this Easter, we’ve included alternative roast lunch ideas that put fish, vegetables and springtime flavours centre-stage.
Still can’t find what you’re looking for? Get inspired by these Easter baking ideas, this collection of show-stopping Easter cakes, or these recipes for homemade Easter eggs. Happy Easter!
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Sweet tart recipes
Sweet ricotta tart
Julia Busuttil Nishimura’s sweet ricotta tart with dark chocolate and Italian candied fruit is a...

Vegetarian risotto recipes
No-stir risotto with radishes, asparagus and artichokes
The oven does the hard work with this no-stir baked risotto packed with spring vegetables....

Recipes to celebrate spring
Spring vegetable soup
This spring vegetable soup celebrates the best of the season’s bounty: it’s bursting with asparagus,...

Recipes to celebrate spring
Asparagus and goat’s cheese tart
Gill Meller’s deep-filled vegetarian tart with asparagus, broad beans, peas and fresh herbs is a...

Roast recipes
Stuffed leg of Welsh lamb with onion and...
James Martin’s traditional stuffed leg of Welsh lamb would make a showstopping Sunday roast or...

Roast lamb leg recipes
Butterflied leg of spring lamb with mint pesto
For a twist on tradition, make this roast lamb stuffed with mint pesto for Easter...

Italian dessert recipes
Torta della nonna (ricotta and lemon tart)
Angela Hartnett‘s elegant ricotta and lemon tart (torta della nonna) would make a fine dinner...

Summer roast recipes
Roast pork with peaches, garlic roast potatoes and...
London restaurateur Ben Tish shares his summery roast pork recipe served with roast peaches and...

Showstopping salmon recipes
Raymond Blanc’s whole roast salmon
Raymond Blanc’s whole roast salmon makes a lovely change from meat in spring. Why not...

Easter baking ideas
Easter meringue wreath
Get ready for a cracking Easter with a meringue wreath that’s sure to be a...

Easter recipes
Gâteau à la crème
Raymond Blanc’s classic French dessert recipe is part of Easter tradition at his restaurant Belmond...

Christmas trimmings, sides and sauces
Extra-crunchy parmesan roasties
Scattered with parmesan and thyme, these extra crunchy potatoes are the perfect side dish. And...

Best Easter cake recipes
Mini egg ice cream chocolate layer cake
It’s the perfect Easter combination – Cadbury’s mini eggs, chocolate cake and ice cream all...

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Satisfyingly slow roasts
Slow-roast pork belly with sherry gravy and mint...
It’s impossible to resist the crunchy-salty crackling and tender meat of slow-cooked pork belly. Cooked...

Easter lunch recipes
Roast leg of lamb with rosemary and garlic...
This succulent roast leg of lamb with a herby pesto marinade is great for a...

Roast lamb leg recipes
Butterflied leg of lamb with rosemary salt and...
Paired with rosemary salt and a sweet tomato salad, this butterflied leg of lamb will...

Summer stew recipes and pot roasts
Garlic and herb buttered chicken with braised lettuce
This spring buttered chicken recipe can be prepped in advance, saving you time in the...

Jersey royal new potato recipes
Roast jersey royal, spring herb, hazelnut and bacon...
Toasted hazelnuts and fresh radishes add extra crunch to this salad of spring herbs, bacon...

Italian starter recipes
Lemon ricotta bruschetta with Tenderstem and heirloom tomatoes
Need a quick, seasonal starter to a spring meal or an easy springtime lunch? These...

Roast recipes
Beef rump with salsa verde and sherry-roast root...
This delicious roast beef with root vegetables is a complete Sunday lunch recipe. Try it...