Easter lunch recipes

A slice of showstopping Easter chocolate tart is the perfect way to finish a meal. This simple chocolate egg filled dessert is easier than you think

Everyone loves a Danish pastry, especially when it’s chocolaty and big enough to share

Rice, feta and spinach make the filling for a savoury twist on the Moroccan dish M'hanncha - perfect for entertaining outdoors

This authentic vegetarian casserole makes a delicious first course, or serve alongside slow-cooked lamb as part of a Greek Easter feast

Score the skin of your lamb and marinate with a herby, garlicky pesto for an extra special Sunday roast

James Martin's classic seafood starter is best made the day before and left in the fridge overnight - perfect for a special Sunday lunch

Bake this classic Easter simnel cake. Top with 11 balls of marzipan – said to represent 11 of Jesus’s disciples, leaving off Judas – or with spring flowers

Make our comforting chicken and leek pie with a flaky puff pastry crust. Bursting with seasonal flavours, this easy pie recipe is perfect for entertaining.

A classic Easter favourite, this saddle of lamb is stuffed with crunchy shallots, garlic and pancetta for a depth of flavour guaranteed to please your guests

Marinate your bird overnight in bay, rosemary, lemon thyme and sage, then slow-cook for a flavour-packed roast dinner

Roll quail's eggs up in creamy smoked fish and potato for an impressive make-ahead weekend canapé or starter

Cook baby spinach with the rice to bring out the colour in this vegetarian side dish - perfect as part of a Greek Easter lunch

Crispy roasties with a fresh citrus flavour - perfect served on a spread with roast meat, fish or vegetables

Braise carrots until tender with lemon thyme and honey for a versatile side when feeding a crowd

A seasonal main course to serve over Easter that’s just as good cold as it is hot from the oven. Wild garlic pairs beautifully with a side of salmon

Anchovies and a grating of Parmesan add a savoury kick to these spring greens with crunchy hazelnuts, the perfect side to an Easter meal with the family

Cooking succulent lamb and herby potatoes together means the potatoes absorb all the lovely juices

This shortcrust pie has a creamy leek, mustard, cider and fennel sauce. Serve with buttery radishes, baby carrots and peas

A very British version of Key lime pie - an indulgent, creamy tart with tangy oranges and lemons

Add body and sweetness to a classic mint sauce by adding raisins - spoon into a bowl and serve with a roast

What's better than a chocolate cheesecake? A double chocolate Easter egg cheesecake with a crunchy bourbon biscuit base and topped with creme eggs

Ever-versatile salmon is as popular on our shopping lists as chicken. Make the most of it with this impressive recipe

Lamb shanks are good value, and as each one is a portion, serving is a cinch. You can braise the shanks up to two days ahead