Delicious And Awesome Easter Recipes For The Whole Family

Last Updated on: 25th May 2025, 11:20 am

Delicious Easter Recipes

Easter is a time for celebration, family gatherings, and, of course, delicious food! Whether you’re hosting a festive lunch, preparing a cosy family dinner, or looking for fun treats to make with the kids, these Easter recipes will bring joy to your table. From classic roast lamb to adorable bunny-themed desserts, here’s a collection of recipes that are sure to impress your loved ones this Easter.

1. Traditional Roast Lamb with Mint Sauce

A classic Easter dish, roast lamb is both hearty and elegant, making it the perfect centrepiece for your Easter table.

Ingredients:

1 leg of lamb (around 2kg)
4 cloves garlic, sliced
2 tbsp olive oil
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
Salt and pepper to taste

For the Mint Sauce:

1 bunch fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
2 tbsp white wine vinegar
1 tbsp sugar
4 tbsp hot water

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 200°C (180°C fan).
Make small incisions in the lamb and insert garlic slices and rosemary sprigs.
Rub the lamb with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Roast in the oven for 1 hour 30 minutes (adjust for preferred doneness).
For the mint sauce, mix the chopped mint, vinegar, sugar, and hot water until combined. Serve alongside the lamb.

2. Bunny-Shaped Hot Cross Buns

Hot cross buns are an Easter staple, but why not give them a fun twist by shaping them like bunnies?

Ingredients:

500g strong bread flour
1 tsp salt
2 tsp mixed spice
50g caster sugar
1 sachet (7g) dried yeast
300ml warm milk
50g butter, melted
1 egg
100g dried fruit (e.g., raisins or currants)
1 tbsp plain flour (for the cross)

Instructions:

Mix the flour, salt, mixed spice, sugar, and yeast in a large bowl.
Add the warm milk, melted butter, and egg. Knead until smooth.
Fold in the dried fruit and let the dough rise for 1 hour.
Divide the dough into small balls and shape into bunnies (use smaller pieces for ears).
Place on a baking tray, cover, and let rise for another hour.
Mix plain flour with water to form a paste, pipe crosses onto the buns, and bake at 200°C for 20 minutes.

3. Creamy Carrot and Parsnip Soup

If you’re looking for a lighter option, this creamy soup is a great starter for Easter lunch.

Ingredients:

500g carrots, peeled and chopped
300g parsnips, peeled and chopped
1 onion, chopped
2 tbsp olive oil
1.5 litres vegetable stock
100ml double cream
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Heat olive oil in a large pot and sauté the onion until soft.
Add the carrots and parsnips, cooking for 5 minutes.
Pour in the vegetable stock and bring to a boil. Simmer for 20 minutes.
Blend the soup until smooth, stir in the cream, and season with salt and pepper.