From Roast Lamb, To Pineapple Ham & Everything In Between, Here's Our Fave Easter Recipes
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From Roast Lamb, To Pineapple Ham & Everything In Between, Here's Our Fave Easter Recipes
Easter is almost upon us, and one of our favourite times of the year to get together and create a proper Easter feast. And we've rounded up our fave Easter recipes from Easter mains, sides, desserts, to sweet Easter treats.
We. Want. It. All.
So, if you're looking for ways to spice up your Easter celebrations we've got you covered with everything from Dr Pepper Pineapple Glazed Ham (it's as good as it sounds), Garlicky Lamb Chops, Hot Cross Buns, Carrot Cake Cupcakes and more! For the rest of our delicious-tasting, totally worth making Easter recipes, keep scrolling...
We've organised our Easter recipes starting off with the classics, then moving onto sides and finishing with desserts and treats.
Delish - 2/56
Roast Lamb
Roasting lamb is just as easy, if not easier, than roasting a chicken. Seriously, all you need to do is rub lamb shoulder with a mixture of fresh herbs, garlic, and olive oil and throw it in the oven for an hour or so. Bonus points if you roast the meat on top of a bed of potatoes. (And why wouldn't you?)
Get the Roast Lamb recipe.
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Garlic Rosemary Pork Chops
Here at Delish, we think pork chops get a bad rap. Maybe it has something to do with all the dry, overcooked chops we were served as kids—but it doesn't have to be that way. Pork chops have the potential to be juicy, tender, and flavourful, really!
Get the Garlic Rosemary Pork Chops recipe.
Ethan Calabrese - 4/56
Dr Pepper Pineapple Glazed Ham
If you're not glazing your ham in a sweet-syrupy mixture of Dr. Pepper and pineapple juice, you're doing it wrong.
Get the Dr Pepper Pineapple Glazed Ham recipe.
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Rack Of Lamb
A roasted rack of lamb is the perfect showstopper, especially when it comes to Easter dinner. Because working with lamb meat isn't something people do often, it can seem intimidating. But trust us, it's really simple.
Get the Rack Of Lamb recipe.
Ethan Calabrese - 6/56
Roast Beef
Roast beef might sound fancy and complicated to make, but it's actually quite simple! With a good piece of meat and some simple herbs, you can have roast beef that's way more tender and flavourful than the store-bought kind.
Get the Roast Beef recipe.
PARKER FEIERBACH - 7/56
Beef Tenderloin
Don't be intimidated by its beauty (and size). Beef tenderloin is actually insanely easy to make, thanks to a marinade made up of ingredients you probably already have and a surprisingly quick cook time. If you only want to use rosemary (or thyme), that's fine. Just double up on whichever herb you're using.
Get the Beef Tenderloin recipe.
Ethan Calabrese - 8/56
Salmon En Croûte
A whole salmon en croûte is a fantastic dinner party centrepiece, but often the lashings of full-fat cream cheese and all-butter puff pastry puts people off if they're looking for a healthier meal to make. This is where our healthy salmon en croûte comes in.
Get the Salmon En Croûte recipe.
PARKER FEIERBACH - 9/56
Garlicky Lamb Chops
When you need a super fast weeknight dinner, lamb chops are the way to go. They are quick to make and just as easy as pork chops! What could be better? So, switch up your dinner routine and make some lamb instead of the usual chicken.
Get the Garlicky Lamb Chops recipe.
JOHN KOMAR - 10/56
Glazed Spiral Ham
Glazed ham is an absolute staple at the dinner table. And nailing it is way easier than you’d think. Spiral sliced hams are pre-cooked, so you don’t have to stress about getting it to a precise temperature. The key here is keeping it moist and adding lots of flavour.
Get the Glazed Spiral Ham recipe.
PARKER FEIERBACH - 11/56
Slow Cooker Pork Shoulder
Throw all the ingredients in and cook it low and slow, and you'll have the ultimate fuss-free meal ready and waiting.
Get the Slow Cooker Pork Shoulder recipe.
PARKER FEIERBACH - 12/56
Instant Pot Easter Ham
Who said Easter dinner had to be stressful?
Get the Instant Pot Easter Ham recipe.
Chelsea Lupkin - 13/56
Beef Wellington
To add another layer of complexity to the finished product, brush the seared tenderloin with mustard. Feel free to use your favourite type—we love a variety with some heat like dijon or spicy brown mustard.
Get the Beef Wellington recipe.
Parker Feierbach - 14/56
Lamb Chops
Lamb chops are one of our favourite cuts of meat to cook, and for a number of reasons: they're infinitely adaptable, take little time to cook and taste delicious with pretty much any sauce you fancy — all in all, they're one of our faves as far as lamb dinners go.
Get the Lamb Chops recipe.
Hannah Hall - 15/56
Classic Roast Chicken
Intimidated by a whole chicken? Don't be! It's surprisingly easy to make, and there's nothing better than roast chicken leftovers.
Get the Classic Roast Chicken recipe.
PARKER FEIERBACH - 16/56
One-Pan Roast Dinner
If you're keeping things intimate this Easter, then this one-pan ultimate roast recipe is ideal.
One hour to make, one pan to wash up, you're 100% onto a winner with this one.
Get the One-Pan Roast Dinner recipe.
Daniel Harding - 17/56
Braised Lamb Shanks
Braising lamb shanks might sound a little intimidating, but honestly, it couldn't be easier. After a quick sear, the oven does all the work for you!
Get the Braised Lamb Shanks recipe.
PARKER FEIERBACH - 18/56
Potatoes Au Gratin
Don't be intimidated by the name. Potatoes au gratin are actually really easy to master. You've got this.
Get the Potatoes Au Gratin recipe.
Ethan Calabrese - 19/56
Cheesy Baked Asparagus
Our favourite way to prepare asparagus is as a fancy side: Top it with garlic, a little cream, Parmesan, and mozzarella and bake it until the cheese is bubbly and golden and the asparagus is tender. This will be gone in seconds.
Get the Cheesy Baked Asparagus recipe.
PARKER FEIERBACH - 20/56
Braised Fennel with Crispy Parmesan Breadcrumbs
This braised fennel side dish is seriously tasty, topped with Parmesan breadcrumbs for extra crunch.
Get the Braised Fennel with Crispy Parmesan Breadcrumbs recipe.
Hannah Hall - 21/56
Cheesy Cauliflower Bake
So simple, yet so delicious.
Get the Cheesy Cauliflower Bake recipe.
Chelsea Lupkin - 22/56
Herb Roasted Potatoes
Is there anything better than a perfectly roasted potato? The test kitchen can devour a large pan of them like it's nothing and feel no shame.
Get the Herb Roasted Potatoes recipe.
PARKER FEIERBACH - 23/56
Honey-Glazed Carrots
How do you show picky eaters how delicious vegetables can be? The answer is two-part: First, you make a sweet and sticky glaze; then, you roast. in the oven, the honey butter caramelises and turns plain, boring carrots into the most addictive side dish. Don't have dried rosemary? Use dried oregano instead. Not into thyme? Just skip it. This dish is pretty much impossible to screw up.
Get the Honey-Glazed Carrots recipe.
Ethan Calabrese - 24/56
Creamed Spinach
Creamed spinach is a simple side dish that is also the perfect way to use up any dying spinach. The creaminess will make you forget you're eating spinach and make everyone a fan. It seems like a lot of spinach, but it will boil down into almost nothing so don't skimp on it.
Get the Creamed Spinach recipe.
EMILY HLAVAC GREEN - 25/56
Marmite Roasted Potatoes
Roast potatoes are one of the greatest food groups anyway, but adding Marmite into the mix and you've got yourself an absolute umami winner.
Get the Marmite Roasted Potatoes recipe.
Vicky Chandler - 26/56
Chocolate Orange Marble Cak
Loaded with Terry's pieces, a delicious chocolate orange buttercream and zesty sponge, this is the perfect teatime treat.
Get the Chocolate Orange Marble Cake recipe.
Daniel Harding - 27/56
Easter Hot Chocolate Bombs
We've taken your classic hot chocolate bombs, and transformed them into an Easter masterpiece.
Get the Easter Hot Chocolate Bombs recipe.
Daniel Harding - 28/56
Simnel Blondies
The tastiest, most indulgent-looking, marzipan-filled simnel blondies you've ever seen!
Get the Simnel Blondies recipe.
Daniel Harding - 29/56
Chocolate Mousse Stuffed Easter Eggs
There's only one way to take your Easter eggs up a notch this year, and that's by stuffing them with homemade chocolate mousse. We promise you won't regret a thing!
Get the Chocolate Mousse Stuffed Easter Eggs recipe.
Daniel Harding - 30/56
Easter Egg Cheesecake
This fully-loaded, chocolatey, no-bake cheesecake is the ultimate dessert to make come Easter.
Get the Easter Egg Cheesecake recipe.
Daniel Harding - 31/56
Simnel Cupcakes
Studded with marzipan balls and featuring a traditional simnel cake sponge, these are the perfect make-ahead Easter cupcakes to bring to family celebrations this year. Everyone will love you for making them!
Get the Simnel Cupcakes recipe.
Daniel Harding - 32/56
Creme Egg Cheesecake
This creme egg cheesecake recipe is totally delicious, with a layer of caramel in the middle for added deliciousness. We've topped ours with a combo of large and mini creme eggs, but you can add mini eggs, or any other Easter chocolate that you fancy!
Get the Creme Egg Cheesecake recipe.
Hannah Hall - 33/56
Carrot Cake Cheesecake Bars
Our carrot cake cheesecake bars are truly delicious. Layers of shortbread, carrot cake and cream cheese, finished with a drizzle of carrot caramel - which is easier than you think to make!
Get the Carrot Cake Cheesecake Bars recipe.
Hannah Hall - 34/56
Cinnabunnies
Easter celebrations call for one thing... a cinnabunny! Using just two ingredients, this recipe is infinitely customisable and so easy to make. Not to mention, it's a great one for making with the kids.
Get the Cinnabunnies recipe.
Hannah Hall - 35/56
Easter Bunny Brownies
If you're looking for a super-simple crowd pleaser for Easter, these bunny brownies are the way to go. We’ve used a combination of milk and white chocolate to make them more visually appealing but feel free to use any type of chocolate that you want (we'll definitely be trying Caramac soon).
Get the Easter Bunny Brownies recipe.
Hannah Hall - 36/56
Five-Ingredient Viennetta Ice Cream
Made using just five ingredients, this viennetta comes together in a loaf tin - yes, loaf tin!
Get the Five-Ingredient Viennetta Ice Cream recipe.
Daniel Harding - 37/56
Loaded Easter Chocolate Cookies
By having the Creme Eggs in the middle, you're guaranteed a soft and gooey centre, while the chopped Mini Eggs on top add a delicious crunch for contrast.
Get the Loaded Easter Chocolate Cookies recipe.
Hannah Hall - 38/56
Banoffee Brioche Bread and Butter Pudding
Soaked in custard, then stuffed with banana slices, once cooked this bread and butter pud is drizzled with warm caramel before serving.
Get the Banoffee Brioche Bread and Butter Pudding recipe.
Hannah Hall - 39/56
Lemon & Blueberry Cupcakes
We've taken everyone's favourite spring flavours, and turn them into the tastiest little cupcakes. Ready in under an hour, these sweet treats are perfect for Easter.
Get the Lemon & Blueberry Cupcakes recipe.
Hannah Hall - 40/56
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Creme Egg Brownies
We LOVE brownies - but when they're topped with the ooey-gooey Creme eggs, you really can't beat that. These Creme Egg brownies also have mini creme eggs swirled into the batter because we're fancy like that.
Get the Creme Egg Brownies recipe.
Hannah Hall - 42/56
Cadbury Mini Egg Cookies
These are the perfect Easter treat!
Get the Cadbury Mini Egg Cookies recipe.
CHARLIE GILLETTE - 43/56
Hot Cross Bun Bread & Butting Pudding
There's only one way to use up leftover hot cross buns, and that's by slicing 'em up, loading them with chocolate and drizzling them with custard, yes please!
Get the Hot Cross Bun Bread & Butting Pudding recipe.
Hannah Hall - 44/56
Lemon Drizzle Cookies
We've taken all those glorious, zesty flavours of the nation's favourite bake and put them into a cookie.
Get the Lemon Drizzle Cookies recipe.
Hannah Hall - 45/56
Carrot Cake Cookies
Who says you have to wait until Easter?
Get the Carrot Cake Cookies recipe.
Ethan Calabrese - 46/56
Carrot Cake Cupcakes
Carrot cake is great. Carrot cupcakes are even better. Every bite is filled with warm spice and sweet carrots and topped with the most delicious cinnamon cream cheese frosting. It's the perfect upgrade to your dessert table.
Get the Carrot Cake Cupcakes recipe.
PARKER FEIERBACH - 47/56
Lemon Drizzle
Is it any surprise that lemon drizzle cake is one of the nation's favourite cake flavours? It's zesty, vibrant, moist and downright delicious. And only six ingredients make up our super easy lemon drizzle cake recipe.
Get the Lemon Drizzle recipe.
PARKER FEIERBACH - 48/56
Carrot Patch Cheesecake
This cheesecake is sure to elicit some oohs and ahhs from your Easter dinner guests. Tip: Don't leave out the coconut oil! It makes the white chocolate much easier to work with, and will prevent the chocolate from breaking when food colouring is added.
Get the Carrot Patch Cheesecake recipe.
PARKER FEIERBACH - 49/56
Carrot Cake Traybake
Carrot cake traybake is one of our favourite springtime bakes to make. The ricotta frosting is a deliciously light and tangy twist on the classic cream cheese topping. Thyme might sound unusual here but the subtle herbal flavour works perfectly with the warming spices and orange flavour in the cake.
Get the Carrot Cake Traybake recipe
Lucy Richards - 50/56
Chocolate Hot Cross Buns
Hot Cross Buns are great and all, but we just felt they were missing something. Chocolate, as usual, was the missing piece. A chocolate roll with a trace of orange, cinnamon, and chocolate chips makes the perfect morning bun.
Get the Chocolate Hot Cross Buns recipe.
PARKER FEIERBACH - 51/56
Lemon Bars
These bars are the perfect make ahead dessert. They need a long chill time, so pop 'em in the fridge and leave them overnight. The next day, you'll be rewarded with perfectly set squares. (Plus, if you're like me, you prefer lemon bars cold.)
Get the Lemon Bars recipe.
PARKER FEIERBACH - 52/56
Easter Bread
Easter bread is an Italian and Greek tradition. It's a sweetened, yeasted dough with coloured eggs baked right into the dough (that you don't eat). We opted to make ours even more festive with sprinkles on top, but that's completely optional!
Get the Easter Bread recipe.
PARKER FEIERBACH - 53/56
Easter Egg Strawberries
Dyeing Easter eggs is a great tradition, but sometimes we don't want to eat the hard-boiled eggs, so they become purely decorative. That's why we are opting to decorate strawberries this year, instead.
Get the Easter Egg Strawberries recipe.
Brandon Bales - 54/56
Hot Cross Buns
We make our version with plump currants, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a bit of lemon zest to brighten the warm spices. For a darker roll, you can make your egg wash with an egg yolk mixed with 2 tablespoons water instead of using a whole egg; for a lighter roll, use only the egg white.
Get the Hot Cross Buns recipe.
PARKER FEIERBACH - 55/56
Lamb Cake
Don't be intimidated by the cuteness—this is the easiest Easter cake you'll ever make.Get the Lamb Cake recipe.
Chelsea Lupkin - 56/56
Lemon Mousse
This zingy lemon mousse is such a great palate cleansing dessert.
Get the Lemon Mousse recipe.
ALICE FEVRONIA