Easter recipes

Cook lamb shoulder on a barbecue – fire and smoke deliver a real depth of flavour. Enjoy with punchy salsa criolla, sumac shallots and flatbreads

Duck eggs make this sponge extra light and fluffy - cover in a rich buttercream for a showstopping Easter bake or stunning birthday cake

Enjoy these mustard seed new potatoes as a side at a summer barbecue. Try with our menu for masala spatchcock chicken, and garlic and tahini spinach

Don’t waste time peeling and chopping carrots – just braise baby carrots with butter, sugar and fennel seeds for the perfect side dish

Indulge your inner child with this rich chocolate and malt cake with mascarpone icing. Decorate with milk chocolate shavings, sprinkles and Maltesers

Season a leg of lamb with our watercress and garlic butter for a new take on spring lamb. Parmesan breadcrumbs also add a lovely crunch and depth of flavour

Bake our easy Easter biscuits then choose from two options to decorate them – or you can halve the amounts of jam and icing sugar and make both

Our Easter fudge recipe is perfect for making over the holidays with the kids. It's super easy to make and packed full of chocolate Mini Eggs

Use up leftover chocolate from Easter eggs to make an indulgent hot chocolate. Top with squirty cream and marshmallows for a truly decadent drink

Make this lamb and shallot gravy ahead of time and freeze for up to three months, so your gravy won't be left to the last minute. It's divine with roast lamb

Follow our recipe for classic hot cross buns (see 'goes well with' below), then add grated apple and warm cinnamon to the mix for a fancy twist

Bake a simple and stunning carrot cake with cream cheese frosting for an afternoon tea or mid-morning treat. It tastes even better a day or two later

Cook this roast garlic and tahini spinach side dish on the barbecue for a flavourful summer side dish. It goes beautifully with our masala spatchcock chicken

Try a sweet twist on dippy eggs and soldiers with this Easter-inspired treat. Add lemon curd to your yogurt-filled milk chocolate eggs for the perfect 'yolk'

Turn a simple traybake into a floral masterpiece with some clever piping – the perfect cake for a springtime gathering

Lemon drizzle meets almondy simnel cake in this Easter traybake. It's a fruity treat that you can slice and serve with ease when entertaining

Celebrate Easter with our creamy choc cheesecake – it has a rich base studded with cookie dough, and it's all topped with silky ganache. Decorate with mini eggs and cookies

Bring swirls of colour to your Easter table with our triple-layered squares, topped with sugared eggs. These no-bake bites would make the perfect Easter Sunday snack

This attractive chocolate treat makes a perfect alternative gift instead of Easter eggs, and it's easy enough for kids to make too

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

Take a classic Easter treat to another level and bake our chocolate hot cross buns. Split the dough to make dark chocolate orange and white chocolate cherry buns

Make this adorable Easter wreath using cinnamon cookies decorated with Maltesers Mini Bunnies, Maltesers and floral icing. It's the perfect treat to accompany a cup of tea