Easter ideas

Hot cross buns 4 ways

This Easter, open your mind to mixing things up, using our

Simple Easter bakes

We have you covered with a gorgeous selection of seasonal favourites from traditional simnel cake and hot cross buns with a twist to gooey salted caramel brownies. So round up the kids, roll up your sleeves and get your mixing spoons ready for a spring baking extravaganza.

Easy Easter lunch ideas

Take a look through our collection of starters, alternative mains, seasonal sides, and gorgeous desserts for an easy Easter lunch. We even have some savvy swaps and budget-friendly tips, including ideas to use up leftovers beyond the bank holiday. These Easter recipes will bring smiles all around!

Twists on a classic: Hot cross buns

Whether you stay true to the

Gluten-free recipes for Easter

We’ve rounded up our favourite recipes for the Easter weekend, whether you’re after gluten-free ideas for spring bakes, trimmings for your bank holiday roast, brilliant brunch or leftovers inspo. These gorgeous gluten-free Easter recipes will guide you through the celebrations with delicious results and smiling faces all round. Happy Easter!

11 cracking Easter recipes

Ultimate Easter feast: flourless chocolate cake

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Making hot cross buns with kids

What could be better than the delicious smell of sticky, spicy hot cross buns coming from your oven this Easter weekend? I know the kids are off school and the family are coming to stay so the last thing you have time for is baking, but hear me out; this

Two perfect Easter wines

Let’s keep this simple; I won’t recommend specific wines for Easter, because there are so many wonderful budget bottles on the supermarket and offy shelves. Instead, I’m going to gently roll two grape varieties in your direction – namely pinot noir and Riesling – for your Easter lunch, which is of the great foodie celebrations of the year.

Hot cross buns: a history

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Easter leftovers: hot cross bun ‘eggy bread’

Recipe by Ren Behan

Why hot cross buns should be homemade

It’s not as though we should need to be persuaded to tackle a bake like the hot cross bun (the home bakers’ "challenging-but-achievable" holy grail), but if I did then the list above would swing it for me every time.

Beautiful homemade chocolate bark

You don’t need a recipe, or even to measure any ingredients, to make gorgeous chocolate bark – it's about getting creative and using your favourite flavours and textures. The only thing to remember is that roughly 600g of chocolate will cover a large baking sheet.

Why eggs are perfect at Easter

There’s something for everyone, in fact – for those with a sweet tooth there are the classic hot cross buns and enormous celebration cakes, and for those who prefer the flavours of the big meal, there are big, beautiful lamb roasts or centrepiece-worthy seasonal veg.

How to use up leftover hot cross buns

For an Easter twist on a brunch favourite, transform leftover hot cross buns into

How to make a chocolate Easter egg

Forget forking out for a mass-produced branded egg, all you need is some quality chocolate and a mould, which you can pick up online or at some larger supermarkets. Use the best quality chocolate you can afford (at least 80% cocoa solids) to really make all the difference. The amount you’ll need will depend on the size of your mould, which should come with instructions to guide you.

Recipes to use up leftover chocolate

Rather than consign them to the back of the cupboard, why not turn your chocolatey treats into delicious cakes and bakes instead? Here are six of our favourite chocolate-inspired recipes.

How to make dulce de leche

Not to be confused with its cousin, caramel, traditional dulce de leche is Argentinian in its roots, its name translating to “sweet from milk”. It’s made by slowly heating sweetened milk until the mixture thickens, changes flavour and becomes a light brown colour.

Delicious & nutritious Easter recipes

The best Easter recipes & bakes

Here’s a round-up of our favourite sweet Easter recipes.

Homemade vegan Easter eggs

These vegan Easter eggs are great fun to make with the kids, and while you’re at it, you could make some Easter baskets, which you can then fill with your homemade treats! You’ll need an egg mould, which you can buy online or at some large supermarkets. Depending on the size of your mould, this recipe will make 6 to 8 small eggs or one bigger one.

Our favourite leftover lamb recipes

Vegan chocolate Easter recipes

Our collection of stunning vegan chocolate Easter recipes includes dreamy desserts, pretty gifts and a gorgeous bake to share.

Vegan recipes for an Easter feast

Whether you’re following a vegan diet, trying to reduce your meat and dairy intake, or cooking for plant-based pals, we’ve got plenty of inspiration. We’re bigging up seasonal ingredients, putting veg front and centre, and offering plenty of easy swaps, so you can enjoy a vegan Easter without any compromise on flavour. What’s more, we’ve highlighted which dishes you can easily prep ahead of time, so you can enjoy fuss-free entertaining.