Easter Celebration
A Proper Spring Feast: Effortless Easter Recipes for a Joyful Family Gathering
There’s something about Easter that calls for a little more ceremony than the average Sunday roast dinner. It’s not quite the all-out carnage of Christmas, but with Spring in the air- or at least the days getting longer- if you’re anything like us, it’s the time of year when we have family over and attempt to get the kids dressed in their finest gear and the table gets properly set, the roast gets a bit more love, and there’s dessert and seconds. This menu is built for that moment. The table’s full, and everyone’s in full swing. These recipes bring just the right balance of tradition and excitement- nothing too fiddly, but a proper feast worthy of the occasion.
Slow Roasted Leg of Lamb with Yoghurt & Herbs
Slow-roasting a leg of lamb always feels special, but this Slow Roasted Leg of Lamb with Yoghurt & Herbs dials it up. The marinade- a punchy blend of Greek yoghurt, garlic, and toasted spices, does all the heavy lifting, infusing the lamb with deep flavour while also helping it stay tender through hours in the oven. There’s no searing or messing about, just let it slowly collapse over melting onions. The fresh herb topping and tahini yoghurt on the side keep things bright and fresh, the perfect accompaniment to the rich meat.
Roast Shallots & Carrots with Cumin Seeds
No Easter table is complete without a little something on the side, and these Roast Shallots & Carrots with Cumin Seeds are exactly the kind of supporting act you want. Soft, jammy shallots and caramelised carrots, laced with cumin and fennel seeds, then roasted until sticky with a final drizzle of honey. It’s an easy win that adds colour and a bit of sweetness to the plate- nothing fancy, but full of flavour.
Polish Carpathian Mountain Cream Cake with Lemon
And finally, for dessert, it has to be something that makes everyone go a bit quiet when it lands on the table. I came across this Polish Carpathian Mountain Cream Cake with Lemon on Pinterest and knew it would be brilliant! It’s an Easter showstopper in the best way. Two puffed-up choux layers sandwich a pillowy cloud of lemony cream and custard, studded with fresh raspberries and dusted with icing sugar like it’s just descended from the mountains themselves. It’s best eaten as soon as it’s made, so leave the assembly to the last minute.
Whether you’re feeding family, friends, or just celebrating the long weekend, this is the kind of Easter feast that makes life easy. Let the lamb take its time, enjoy a glass of wine, and don’t forget to save room for dessert.
Photography Credit: Donal Skehan
Food Styling Credit: Charlotte O’Connell