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Egg-cellent recipes that are perfect for Easter

With Easter around the corner, we thought we'd put together some of our favourite Easter recipes on the web.


So whether you're entertaining loved ones, or simply fancy cooking yourself something indulgent - these are for you:

1) Hot cross bun custard pudding via Jamie Oliver

Jamie himself describes this recipe as “crispy on the top, custardy in the middle, with bombs of chocolate waiting to be discovered" and our mouths are salivating at the thought alone. If you give us a try, please let us know how it is.

Find the recipe HERE.


2) Easter Egg cheesecake via BBC Good Food

If, like us, you struggle to eat all of your Easter eggs in one sitting, this is the perfect recipe for you.

This recipe incorporates your leftover chocolate eggs into an easy no-bake vanilla cheesecake.

Find the recipe HERE.


Parathas are homemade Indian flatbreads typically cooked daily to be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. This recipe by Chetna Makan is an ideal way to use up different vegetables from your Easter roast with a tantilising mix of spices.

Find the recipe HERE.

Is there anything more nostalgic than cornflake cakes at Easter? We think not. This giant cornflake caked filled with mini eggs is perfect for any Easter celebration. Of course, if you prefer individual Easter nests, you can divide the cornflake mixture among cupcake cases

Find the recipe HERE.


5) Rhubarb and ginger cocktail via delicious.


One for the adults - celebrate spring’s arrival with a rhubarb and ginger cocktail. This zesty, springy creation is made with rhubarb gin, ginger wine and lemon. Why not make this even better by using a West Country rhubarb gin? There are lots to choose from!

Find the recipe HERE.

Crispy, garlicky AND cheesy, this potato recipe is the gift that keeps on giving.

These smashed (not mashed) potatoes unbelievably crispy while also having a buttery, tender centre - making them the perfect side to accompany your Easter meal.

Find the recipe HERE.

7) The perfect roast leg of lamb via Olive Magazine

Roast lamb is a classic Easter Sunday favourite – here’s how to get it juicy and pink on the inside, and beautifully crisp on the outside

Find the recipe HERE.


8) Easter egg crunch via Great British Chefs

Josh Eggleton presents this Easter recipe with a difference, serving a homemade maple, nut and seed granola in a makeshift Easter egg bowl. Surely the most decadent of Easter breakfasts, this recipe makes a delicious, and incredibly fun, family breakfast for Easter Sunday.

Find the recipe HERE.

If you're hosting a party, one no-brainer dish to serve is fresh veggies with a dip. It's a snap to make, looks beautiful on the table and is both satisfying and tasty for guests.

This tasty dip combines beans, peas, garlic, mint, and lemon juice to create the perfect Spring flavour.

Find the recipe HERE.


Are you anticipate you might be craving a break from all the chocolate? This spring vegetable tart makes the perfect light lunch or dinner and makes for a nutritious, yet still tasty, break from all those Easter eggs.

Find the recipe HERE.

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