The rule of six is due to return on March 29, paving the way for all kinds of foodie freedom from garden picnics to bbqs on the beach – weather gods, hear our prayers.
It’s going to be very nice to have a slice of normality with our hot cross buns this year but if you’re struggling to remember what we eat for Easter and you’re fresh out of practice at hosting family and friends, here’s a menu for you to chew on.
Whether you want to go traditional with a classic glazed ham dish, or you’re looking to level up your spread with mac ‘n’ cheese lasagne, a culinary delight listed below is certain to pique your interest.
And if it all goes tits up and you set fire to your oven mitt because cooking, what’s that again? Then so be it. The Easter bunny is a benevolent, forgiving type and dining alfresco with a Deliveroo on our laps, toes tinkering with the lawn below, is just as bloody lovely.
Lemon Asparagus Pasta
For a post-choc palate cleanser, look no further than this fragrant veggie pasta with a parmesan kick. April is prime time asparagus season, so reap the rewards of your harvest my friends and dig in.
Spring Pie
Spring in a pie, we are deceased. Streaky bacon and sweet leeks on a bed of flaky filo pastry sounds like the kind of duvet we want to dine with.
Coca Cola Ham
If you’re not showering your ham in Coca Cola then is it even Easter? Studded with cloves and glazed in black treacle, Nigella really does know best when it comes to holiday crowd-pleasers.
Eggs Benedict Croissant
Not all Easter eggs are created equal guys.
Slow Grilled Leg of Lamb with Mint Yogurt and Salsa Verde
This herby protagonist is always a household favourite.
Easter Pie
It’s got the prosciutto, it’s got the sausage, it’s got the pockets of gooey mozzarella. The Italians were on to something with this one.
Baked Salmon Wellington
Give it some welly this Easter with this fish supper of epic proportions.
Sunday Pot Roast
You’ll be hard-pressed to find a better one-pot wonder than this hearty classic.
Paneer and Roasted Veg Curry
Bring a scrumptious veggie dish to the table. If it’s good enough for Mary Berry!
Meatballs with Orzo
This one-pot meatball casserole has our full attention.
Mac ‘n’ Cheese Lasagne
Two of the comfort greats joined together in holy matrimony. And yes, we’re self-invited day guests.
Spring Onion Pancakes with Sticky Pork
Ribbons of cucumber, sticky pork and homemade pancakes. You won’t even miss the duck.
Crispy Pan Potatoes
We’re obviously not suggesting you just have a plate of potatoes for your Easter dinner but that’s also exactly what we’re suggesting. These golden tats qualify. If you want to relegate them to a side plate division, that’s none of our business.
Bacon Wrapped Chicken Tray Bake
Sorry mum but your cottage pie has no authority here.
Kedgeree Risotto
Looking for a Good Friday dish? Enter this toothsome haddock hybrid, cooked like a risotto and topped with quail eggs.
Philly Cheesesteak Toastie
It’s been a minute since you caught up with family and friends – this calls for quick, convenient American style grub, washed down with an ice-cold beer. Reunited and it feels so good – too good to be stuck in the kitchen for 84 years.
