Easter recipes

Easter feels like the end of heavy coats and scarves. Crocuses and daffodils have lit up parks and gardens with bright splashes of purple, yellow and white. New season lamb, early asparagus and the first radishes are all due in April. Here are a selection of starters, mains and desserts to celebrate springtime. Meaty, veggie or vegan, tasty is definitely on the menu.

British asparagus and lamb chop tray bake

Five ingredients. A Spring Sunday roast all in one baking tray. It doesn’t need much prep and will definitely deliver on flavour.

Parmesan polenta bowl with buttered British asparagus

A comforting bowl of tasty goodness, topped with buttery British asparagus. A delicious vegetarian lunch or teat time treat.

Grilled shallot and lamb flatbreads

Tender lamb, marinated in lemon, garlic and oregano with thick shallot wedges. If you can’t BBQ them on one of those sunny spring days, grilling is the answer. The result - fab kebabs wrapped in flatbread with tzatziki and salad.

British asparagus with lemon and chive vinaigrette

Simply steamed asparagus drizzled with a classic lemon and herb dressing. Lovely as part of a big Easter spread.

Paysan Breton Cheats Salmon Tarts

These simple and easy salmon and cream cheese tarts are a gorgeous, decadent starter served with a salad.

Beetroot soup with cumin and cashew cream

It’s hard to believe that this gorgeously creamy pink soup is vegan, but it is! And it just happens to be the perfect start to an Easter feast.

Cider glazed roasted celery with crispy parmesan topping

This fills the kitchen with the most wonderful aroma as the celery cooks and softens. Serve as a delicious vegetarian main or as a side.

Radish and pea salad

This is such a simple, fresh and seasonal salad. Great as a side dish, a quick healthy snack or a light meal in its own right.

Cream cheese and radish on sourdough toast

Make this simple speedy dish with just a handful of healthy ingredients – ideal as a light starter.

Radish, lemon and brown butter

Try cooking radishes for a different side dish with punchy colour!

Roasted Isle of Wight tomatoes with whipped feta

This simple dish really lets the flavours of roasted tomatoes sing against salty and creamy whipped feta.

Isle of Wight tomato mixed seed and cream cheese bread

A delicious loaf with an array of flavours and textures which would be perfect to have around the house during Easter weekend.

Paysan Breton blueberry traybake with orange cream cheese frosting

Sweet blueberry sponge topped with zesty cream cheese frosting. A great treat for parties and family gatherings or just as a teatime treat - quick, easy and very tasty.