Exclusive Easter recipes

Try an alternative Sunday lunch with this punchy chicken and pancetta spring pie. Ideal for a weekend gathering, serve with green veg and new potatoes

Sandwich chewy chocolate cookies with a lusciously creamy pistachio filling for dessert, or to enjoy with a cuppa. My kids love these and they're great to pop in the freezer for a rainy day

These treat bars take soft, chewy cookies combined with silky ganache for extra indulgence, plus M&M'S® Minis make for perfect chocolate chips

Make a transitional Sunday lunch for when spring is just around the corner. Fresh pesto lifts the flavour of this stew, but you can substitute it with a jar

My leftover cinnamon bun focaccia pudding always goes down a treat in my house. Sweet, spiced focaccia is layered with creamy custard and baked until golden and gooey

You only need three ingredients to make this super-easy fudge – condensed milk, milk chocolate and M&M'S® Minis

Make this deeply rich roulade for Easter Sunday – it's almost like a cross between a cake and a brownie

Make our super-simple filo pie with spring greens. If you have a flameproof deep-sided tray, use that. If not, a casserole dish works well

Soft, airy dough is swirled with cinnamon sugar and baked to golden perfection, then finished with a sweet glaze. A warm, pillowy treat that's perfect for sharing.

Bake this simple but delicious sponge cake for Easter finished with creamy frosting and M&M'S® Bunnies

Try a delicious twist on hot cross buns with a deeply savoury, cheesy flavour. They’re perfect for brunch, a snack, or as a side to your Easter meal

Try this wonderful side dish to serve with roast lamb or mutton for Easter lunch. It also doubles as a stunning centrepiece for any vegetarians at the table

Enjoy the classic flavours of rhubarb crumble and custard in a slice of cake – it's a dreamy combination of textures. Serve with double cream, if you like

Served with cumin-spiced vegetables this is the perfect roast dinner to shake up up your Sunday lunch. Scrub the veg well but there is no need to peel them. Leaving the skin on adds nutrients and fibre. Using baby potatoes means you don’t have to par-boil them, but if using other potatoes, slice thinly or par-boil first. If you are feeling adventurous, double the chutney ingredients and try marinating a whole roast chicken for a beautiful centrepiece dish.

Grill spiced chicken shish skewers and wrap in warm flatbreads with a vibrant salad – this is a winning recipe from Matty

Matty's chicken dinner is comforting and rustic, simmered in a rich tomato, olive and herb sauce, then served alongside roasted baby potatoes

Make your own crunchy chocolate clusters using nuts, Maltesers® and M&M'S Minis® – you only need to melt dark chocolate and mix in the rest

Use the whole cauliflower to make these veg steaks – cauliflower steaks often create a fair bit of wastage, but we’re using all the extras in a creamy sauce

Serve up these moreish, crispy bites as a starter or part of a dinner spread. It's a great way of making the most of jerusalem artichokes

Get your chocolate fix this Easter with these easy-to-bake cookies studded with M&M'S® Minis and M&M'S® Choco Eggs

Serve this simple, no-cook smoked trout dip with salted crisps and a chilled glass of champagne. It's perfect party food at Christmas or new year

Bake a batch of moreishly squidgy blondies this Easter studded with M&M'S® Choco Eggs and M&M'S® Minis