Easter recipes

Find everything you need for the Easter weekend, including homemade Easter eggs, cakes, Easter baking, hot cross bun recipes, Sunday roasts and more.

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Simnel loaf cake

Simnel cake recipes

Simnel loaf cake

Our easy simnel cake recipe is made in a loaf tin to keep things nice...

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Raymond Blanc’s whole roast salmon

April seasonal recipes

Raymond Blanc’s whole roast salmon

Raymond Blanc’s whole roast salmon recipe makes a perfect alternative to meat during springtime. Take...

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Harissa-spiced slow-roast lamb

Roast lamb leg recipes

Harissa-spiced slow-roast lamb

Our fragrant leg of lamb, served with a mint, almond, cucumber and radish salad, is...

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Coconut macaroon nests

Easter baking ideas

Coconut macaroon nests

Martha Collison’s brand new idea for Easter nests, using a coconut macaroon, are moreish so...

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Orange hot cross bun loaf

Easter baking ideas

Orange hot cross bun loaf

A twist on the Easter tradition of hot cross buns, these orange and anise hot...

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Easter meringue wreath

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Easter recipes

Easter meringue wreath

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

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Fennel and white wine pot-roast chicken

Roast chicken recipes

Fennel and white wine pot-roast chicken

This one-pot chicken dish is sweet from the shallots and bursting with the comforting richness...

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Gâteau à la crème

Easter recipes

Gâteau à la crème

Raymond Blanc’s classic French dessert recipe is part of Easter tradition at his restaurant Belmond...

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Easter biscuits

Easter recipes

Easter biscuits

Our Easter biscuits recipe is easy to make and they look ever so pretty decorated...

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Leftover lamb shepherd’s pie

April seasonal recipes

Leftover lamb shepherd’s pie

Slow-roast lamb is a delight, and the lamb leftovers can be even better if you...

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Roast chicken with bread stuffing

Easter recipes

Roast chicken with bread stuffing

Chef, food writer and cookery teacher Alan Rosenthal is known for his one-pot dishes but...

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Extra-crunchy parmesan roasties

Christmas trimmings, sides and sauces

Extra-crunchy parmesan roasties

Scattered with parmesan and thyme, these extra crunchy potatoes are the perfect side dish. And...

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Chocolate nest Easter cake

Best Easter cake recipes

Chocolate nest Easter cake

Martha Collison‘s chocolate nest Easter cake is double the trouble with a white chocolate sponge,...

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Hot cross buns with marmalade vodka whipped butter

Easter recipes

Hot cross buns with marmalade vodka whipped butter

It wouldn’t be Easter without hot cross buns. We’ve taken them to the next level...

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Hot cross cheese and bacon toasties

Easter recipes

Hot cross cheese and bacon toasties

Make Easter a little more decadent with these moreish hot cross bun toasties. Gone in...

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Slow-roast pork belly with sherry gravy and mint relish

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Easter recipes

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...

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Healthier shepherd’s pie

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Healthier shepherd’s pie

We’ve made a healthier shepherd’s pie by replacing a lot of the meat with lentils...

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Roast leg of lamb with rosemary and garlic pesto

Easter recipes

Roast leg of lamb with rosemary and garlic...

Try something new for your Sunday lunch – Debbie Major’s recipe combines succulent roast lamb...

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Six hour slow roasted lamb shoulder with charred red peppers and rosemary gravy

Easter recipes

Six hour slow roasted lamb shoulder with charred...

Simmone Logue’s incredibly tender slow-roasted lamb shoulder recipe is perfect for a summery Sunday lunch.

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Butterflied leg of lamb with rosemary salt and slow-roasted tomato salad

Roast lamb leg recipes

Butterflied leg of lamb with rosemary salt and...

Let lamb be the hero of any occasion with Debbie Major’s recipe. Paired with rosemary...

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Beef rump with salsa verde and sherry-roast root vegetables

Roast recipes

Beef rump with salsa verde and sherry-roast root...

Beef rump can often be overlooked when it comes to Sunday roast. Try it paired...

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Sour cherry and chocolate simnel cake with hazelnut marzipan

Best Easter cake recipes

Sour cherry and chocolate simnel cake with hazelnut...

John Whaite’s modern take on a classic simnel cake tops a rich chocolate and cherry...

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Hot cross bun brownies

Brownie recipes

Hot cross bun brownies

Chocolatier Paul A Young transforms this classic chocolate bake into a treat for the Easter...

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Hot cross bun loaf

Easter recipes

Hot cross bun loaf

Debbie Major’s hot cross bun loaf is flavoured with aromatic saffron. It’s best served with...

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