Easy Easter recipes

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

A new twist on a traditional recipe and perfect for getting the kids involved in the festivities

Bake a showstopping cake for Easter. This one is so easy and the kids can decorate it by filling the pretzel nest with their favourite chocolate eggs

A miracle one-pan lamb recipe that's as easy as popping a pan in the oven. Rosemary, garlic, white wine and seasonal veg make this a show stopping family meal

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

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

A simple, low-calorie spring main that uses the season's finest ingredients and is ready in just 20 minutes

Perfect for an Easter celebration or a Sunday lunch with the family.

Making a cream out of the stalks means that every mouthful of pasta will have a delicious taste of asparagus

This easy twist on the classic fruit sponge makes plenty of squares - all decorated with marzipan eggs

Make these fun, sweet alternatives to classic scotch eggs for a spring picnic or to gift at Easter

Celebrate spring produce with this vibrant salad. You can add podded broad beans or sweet peas, too, when they come into season in late spring in the UK

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

Cook a beef joint in the air fryer and achieve tender meat with a seared finish. Whether you prefer medium-rare or closer to well done, simply adjust the cooking time to suit

Rustle up these easy meringue-topped tarts for a celebration. They don’t require cooking, so they’re ideal for young children to get involved with making

Stretch your Easter lamb further by using it in a stew that’s bulked out with pearl barley and cheesy dumplings. Or, swap lamb for mutton, hogget or goat

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

Try this simple method for a dry-brined, crispy bird. Top any leftover stuffing with an egg fried in sage butter, and serve for brunch the next day

Roast a leg of lamb for a family feast. It's ideal served with roasties and your favourite spring vegetables for an Easter dinner or Sunday roast

Kick-start the Easter weekend with these cute chocolate cupcakes decorated with malted buttercream, Maltesers and Maltesers Mini Bunnies

Make the most of your air-fryer to make perfectly cooked pork belly, with crispy crackling and tender meat. Energy efficient, it's a great way to cook the dish

Put some spring into your pasta, with this fresh yet simple supper idea. It's on the table in under half an hour and is low-fat too

A vegetarian supper full of fresh flavours, perfect for sharing with friends

Elevate Easter with this stunning drip cake centrepiece. Layers of sponge and jam are enveloped in velvety buttercream and decorated with melted chocolate