With the Easter long weekend ahead, there’s no better time to start planning an epic feast. Gather family and friends for the ultimate celebration with these Easter recipes. From roast lamb to Cape Malay-style pickled fish, and braai bangers to hot cross bun-inspired treats, we have it all!
Starters & Brunch
Get started with these tasty Easter recipes.
Brunch Eggs En Cocotte
Ring in the celebrations with this elevated brunch and a bottle of bubbly.
Recipe for Brunch Eggs En Cocotte
Turkish Eggs
Poached eggs with garlicky, zesty, herby yoghurt topped with spiced brown butter – yum!
Mushroom & Caramelised Onion Tartlets
Quell hungry bellies with these delectable Mushroom & Caramelised Onion Tartlets.
Recipe for Mushroom & Caramelised Onion Tartlets
Beef Carpaccio Canapés with Horseradish Cream
Party guests will be impressed with these divine canapés.
Recipe for Beef Carpaccio Canapés with Horseradish Cream
Olive Oil & Herb Crusted Loaf with Chunky Olive & Feta Dip
There’s nothing like homemade bread to make your guests feel right at home.
Recipe for Olive Oil & Herb Crusted Loaf with Chunky Olive & Feta Dip
Lemon Labneh with Roasted Tomatoes, Pine Nuts & Pita
This zesty Lemon Labneh is the perfect complement to toasted pita.
Recipe for Lemon Labneh with Roasted Tomatoes, Pine Nuts & Toasted Pita
Easter Roasts & Mains
Try these Easter recipes for mouthwatering mains.
Braaied Lamb Chop Platter with Cumin & Honey Yoghurt
For a fabulous Easter braai feast, enjoy these juicy, flame-grilled lamb chops with fragrant yoghurt.
Recipe for Braaied Lamb Chop Platter with Cumin & Honey Yoghurt Drizzle
Cape Malay Spiced Roast Chicken with Couscous
A golden-roasted chicken infused with Cape Malay spices and served with fluffy couscous – divine!
Recipe for Cape Malay Spiced Roast Chicken with Apricot & Almond Couscous
‘Greek Style’ Roast Leg of Lamb
Succulent and filled with Greek flavour, this is the ultimate Easter roast.
Recipe for ‘Greek Style’ Roast Leg of Lamb
Pork Belly Porchetta Roasted Pears Fennel
All your favourite flavours rolled into one crispy and succulent porchetta.
Recipe for Pork Belly Porchetta Roasted Pears Fennel
Easter Spiced Glazed Pork Shoulder with Crackling Shards
Shake up your Easter feast with this hot cross bun-inspired pork roast.
Recipe for Easter Spiced Glazed Pork Shoulder with Crackling Shards
Peri Peri Pork Neck Espetada with Lemon Yoghurt
Bring the heat with this flavourful Pork Neck Espetada. It’s filled with garlicky goodness!
Recipe for Peri Peri Pork Neck Espetada with Lemon Yoghurt Dipping Sauce
Yellowtail Fish Tacos with Green Apple Slaw
Take your Easter braai to the next level with these sensational Yellowtail Fish Tacos.
Recipe for Yellowtail Fish Tacos with Green Apple Slaw
Chilli Rocket Pesto Lamb Chops with Yoghurt
Serve these moreish lamb chops with a zingy pesto and yoghurt.
Recipe for Chilli Rocket Pesto Lamb Chops with Yoghurt
Roast Chicken with Garlic & Roasted Red Pepper Spreado
This flavourful roast chicken will have family members fighting over who gets the last piece.
Recipe for Roast Chicken with Garlic & Roasted Red Pepper Spreado
Easter Egg, Bacon & Cheese Pie
This is the quintessential Easter pie. Filled with leeks, bacon, tomatoes and cheddar, it’s delish!
Recipe for Easter Egg, Bacon & Cheese Pie
Pan-fried Salmon on Pea & Lemon Risotto
Risotto is notoriously difficult to master; this simple yet elegant version makes it light work.
Recipe for Pan-fried Salmon on Pea & Lemon Risotto
Braai Whole Yellowtail with Rocket Salad & Dressing
Hosting a braai over the long weekend? This delicious yellowtail should be on your grill.
Recipe for Braai Whole Yellowtail with Rocket Salad & Creamy Greek Dressing
Curried Fish & Chips with Raita-style Tartar Sauce
Hake will always be an Easter favourite. Try this Cape Malay-inspired take on fish and chips.
Recipe for Curried Fish & Chips with Raita-style Tartar Sauce
Tartar Crusted Hake with Mushy Peas & Onion Rings
Why go to the harbour when you can make fish and onion rings at home?
Recipe for Tartar Crusted Grilled Hake with Mushy Peas & Beer Battered Onion Rings
Smoked Fish Pie
Creamy and comforting, this Smoked Fish Pie is ideal for elevated potlucks.
Traditional Cape Malay Pickled Fish
This Cape Malay-style pickled fish is one of our favourite Easter recipes.
Recipe for Traditional Cape Malay Pickled Fish
Show-stopping Sides
Every main needs a side. From potato salad to devilled eggs, enjoy these Easter recipes.
Cheesy Hashbrown Bake
This revamped potato bake is incredibly cheesy and creamy.
Recipe for Cheesy Hashbrown Bake
Roasted Baby Potatoes with Miso Brown Butter Drizzle
Garlicky potatoes with a delectable miso brown butter – what more could you want?
Recipe for Roasted Baby Potatoes with Miso Brown Butter Drizzle
Green Eggs & Ham – Devilled Avocado Eggs
Give your devilled eggs a green twist with some avo.
Recipe for Green Eggs & Ham – Devilled Avocado Eggs with Crispy Parma Ham
Avocado Creme Potato Salad with Crispy Bacon
Wow guests with this sensational potato salad. The avo and crème fraîche makes it extra creamy.
Recipe for Avocado Creme Potato Salad with Crispy Bacon & Fried Onions
Roasted Pumpkin & ClemenGold Salad with Labneh
Make this delicious and hearty salad the show-stopping side to your mains.
Recipe for Roasted Pumpkin & ClemenGold Salad with Labneh & Dukkah Crumble
Hornazo – Spanish Easter Bread
This traditional Spanish Easter bread is stuffed with egg, chorizo and bacon. How delicious!
Recipe for Hornazo – Spanish Easter Bread
Easter Treats & Desserts
It wouldn’t be Easter without chocolate and hot cross buns. Try these sweet Easter recipes.
Hot Cross Bun Inspired Cannoli with Speckled Eggs
Filled with warm spices and deliciousness, we can’t imagine a better Easter treat.
Recipe for Hot Cross Bun Inspired Cannoli with Speckled Eggs
Thick & Chunky Speckled Egg Cookies
Cookie lovers will adore these chonky treats, especially the speckled egg-topping.
Recipe for Thick & Chunky Speckled Egg Cookies
Chocolate Avocado Mousse Tartlets
Once you’ve tried these beautiful avo mousse tartlets, you’ll want to make them again and again!
Recipe for Chocolate Avocado Mousse Tartlets
Date Bark with Pecans & Hazelnuts
Chocolaty and oh so nutty! This homemade date bark is a delightfully indulgent yet healthy snack.
Recipe for Date Bark with Pecans & Hazelnuts
Hot Cross Bun Pudding with Egg Custard & Meringue
This decadent pudding will be a sweet end to Easter celebrations.
Recipe for Hot Cross Bun Pudding with Egg Custard & Meringue Topping
Chocolate Hot Cross Bun French Toast
Treat the family to the ultimate breakfast on Easter Sunday.
Recipe for Chocolate Hot Cross Bun French Toast
Polish Easter Mazurek Tart
A beloved traditional Polish dessert that is ideal for serving teatime guests.
Recipe for Polish Easter Mazurek Tart
Salted Dark Chocolate Ganache Tart with Malted Puffs
Everyone deserves chocolate at Easter. This delight tastes even better with bubbly.
Recipe for Salted Dark Chocolate Ganache Tart with Malted Puffs
ClemenGold Fudgy Dark Chocolate Skillet Brownie
This citrus-infused, no-fuss Fudgy Dark Chocolate Skillet Brownie is positively decadent!
Recipe for ClemenGold Fudgy Dark Chocolate Skillet Brownie
Berry Nice Chocolate Mousse with Blackberries & Cream
Treat guests to these berry-licious chocolate mousse cups for the ultimate surprise.
Recipe for Berry Nice Chocolate Mousse with Blackberries & Cream
Hot Cross Buns
Instead of the store-bought stuff, make your own batch at home.
No-bake Hot Cross Bun Crème Brûlée
Combine two treats by infusing crème brûlée with the flavour of hot cross buns.
Recipe for No-bake Hot Cross Bun Crème Brûlée
Have you ever wondered why we eat hot cross buns at Easter?
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