Easy Easter recipes

Using nettles instead of spinach gives the classic spanakopita a spring time twist. Young nettles are a sweet, nutritious and free alternative to spinach

A simple, budget, spring salad that can add a healthy dose of vegetables to your midweek meal. This easy vegan dish also makes great leftover lunches

This iron-rich dish is ideal for a weekend with family and friends

Try these colourful vegan spring rolls as canapés for a party, vibrant with fresh veg and juicy mango. Serve with a sweet chilli dipping sauce

Serve up nutritious greens with fresh garlic and lemon flavours for a healthy and versatile side dish

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

An interesting new starter idea of fried cheese from Cyprus, crispy toasted sourdough bread and a carrot topping

The perfect stress-free summer lunch. For a non-veggie option, add a couple of slices of ham

This simple soup makes the most of Spring veg and will become a favourite standby for a quick lunch or supper

This salad combines sweet carrots with the liquorice bite of a slightly acidic dressing and creamy blue cheese - a simple lunch or side dish

Buttery new potatoes are a fantastic spring side to any dish, this zesty version with lemon, capers and greens offers a fresh and simple take

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

Prep this vibrant veggie puff pastry tart easily using courgettes and sweet caramelised red onion – it's a great way to feed the family on a budget

We can't resist these simple spring nachos with courgette, punchy feta cheese and spicy jalapeño. They make a great sharing snack for a relaxed gathering

An exciting main-course salad, packed with interesting flavours and textures and a hit of spice

A fresh-tasting vegetarian supper - this recipe is easily halved to serve two, or doubled for a crowd

Packed with punchy flavours, this vegetarian main course salad contrasts earthy goat's cheese with tangy dressing and roasted vegetables

This is serious British comfort food for a chilly spring day

This risotto makes the most of peas with a pea purée, pea shoots and cooked sweet little peas

We’ve turned a classic brunch shakshuka dish into more of a sharing main course by adding seasonal spring vegetables like peas, broad beans and asparagus

An elegant spring dish perfect for a relaxed dinner party - simply let your guests pick and dip

These little green beans go really well with grains like pearl barley - for a light touch, serve cold with goat's cheese, mint and nuts

This vegetarian buffet centrepiece can be made a day ahead and served cold or reheated

We consulted no less than three great Italian cooks to come up with this classic spring vegetable risotto