Hop into Easter with 23 mouth-watering recipes

Food24

1 month ago

Easter is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate the joy of the season and show your love for family than to come together around the table for a delicious meal? From the classic pickled fish to grilled butterflied leg of lamb with hummus and red pepper pesto, our Easter-themed recipe round-up has something to satisfy even the pickiest eaters in your family.

Easter breakfast ideas

1. Hash brown egg cups

Start the day with savoury eggs to prepare your stomach for the chocolate-covered variety! These egg cups can be made in advance so you can sleep in over the long weekend.

2. Easter Dutch Baby with mock Hollandaise sauce

Serve as one big pancake and invite everyone to help themselves, or make individual pancakes. The mock Hollandaise is quick and easy to throw together, guaranteeing that it’ll become a favourite in your repertoire!

3. Hot cross bun French toast

Leftover hot cross buns get a new lease on life – as French toast! Serve with crispy bacon and golden syrup.

4. Sweet dippy eggs

Kids will love this fun take on dippy eggs! French toast fingers are dipped in vanilla yoghurt and mango coulis.

Easter mains

5. Pickled fish

What is Good Friday without the classic pickled curry-style fish? Serve with hot cross buns for a traditional Easter meal.

6. Mediterranean beach braai

If you want a traditional seafood-based meal and also want a change from pickled fish this year, feast on sardines and mussels. Perfect on a lovely autumn day!

7. Slow-roasted lamb shoulder with spiced pumpkin

Flavourful lamb shoulder is served cinnamon-and-cumin-spiced pumpkin and herby couscous for a meal the whole family won’t be able to resist.

8. Korma hake curry with basmati rice

If the weather is slightly cooler, opt for an easy yet deliciously spicy curry. Pre-made curry paste makes this one quick to throw together.

9. Lamb shanks for two with creamy mash and gremolata

If you’re keeping it small this long weekend, treat your partner to tender lamb shanks served with a creamy mash and flavourful gremolata.

10. Thai-inspired lamb chops with spicy peanut sauce

Go for something exotic with these green curry-spiced lamb chops, served with a satay-style sauce.

11. Grilled butterflied leg of lamb with hummus and red pepper pesto

Take it outside with this grilled marinated lamb leg that’s served sliced in wraps with all the trimmings.

12. Fish with chilli basil butter and salsa

Another one that’s perfect for long weekend braais! Snoek or yellowtail is based with a chilli-basil butter until just cooked.

13. Balsamic roast lamb with garlic and figs

Sweet figs and fragrant garlic pair beautifully with the acidity from balsamic vinegar, port and dry white wine.

14. Lamb chilli con carne

A fun one if you have family visiting for the long weekend! Spicy lamb is served with all the trimmings, rice and corn chips for a Mexican-inspired fiesta.

15. Osso buco-style lamb shanks

This looks super impressive, but we’ll let you in on a secret: the oven does most of the work! Lamb shanks are braised with vegetables in a red wine sauce until mouthwateringly tender.

16. Middle Eastern hake with couscous and tahini drizzle

Classic hake is given a fresh take with a spiced tomato sauce and yoghurt-and-tahini sauce.

Easter desserts

17. Cheesecake Easter eggs

Delicious candy-coated Easter eggs are given an even more delicious twist with a cheesecake filling and mango purée.

18. Giant single-serve Easter egg cookie

Crushed speckled eggs make a delightful Easter surprise on a giant, chewy cookie.

19. Vegan marshmallow eggs

If you’ve had to avoid marshmallow Easter eggs because of dietary requirements, you are in for a treat this year! These marshmallow eggs don’t contain gelatine, so you can dig in with the best of them.