Easter is celebrated across many different cultures, with varied customs, traditions and foods. And we're here for it!
If you're hosting a festive lunch or brunch, or simply looking for Easter baking inspiration – these vibrant recipes spanning cultures and traditions have you covered with everything from succulent roasts and comforting pies to sweet breads and festive Easter pastries, there’s something to delight every palate.
Spinach, egg and rictota Easter pie (tarta pascualina)
Tarta pascualina is a beloved Uruguayan and Argentine Easter dish, brimming with spinach, eggs, and creamy ricotta. Its golden crust conceals a savoury surprise that’s both celebratory and comforting — perfect for brunch or a light lunch.
Herbed ricotta soufflé omelette
Light, airy, and richly flavoured, this soufflé omelette showcases fresh herbs folded into ricotta. Perfect for a brunch spread, it puffs majestically in the oven, offering a creamy, melt-in-the-mouth centre.
Whole chargrilled snapper with black olive and honey oregano butter
This Mediterranean-inspired whole snapper is flame-kissed to perfection, then drizzled with a luscious butter featuring black olives, honey, and oregano. It’s a festive centrepiece bursting with briny sweetness and herbal aromas.
Fish pie
Creamy and comforting, this fish pie blends delicate seafood with a velvety sauce under a buttery mash. It’s a British classic that brings a hearty twist to any Easter table.
Cacciucco (Italian seafood stew)
Hailing from the Tuscan coast, cacciucco is a robust stew combining assorted seafood in a rich tomato broth. Serve with crusty bread to soak up the comforting, briny flavours of the sea.
Slow roast leg of lamb with tomatoes
Succulent and rich, this slow-roasted leg of lamb becomes fork-tender as it basks in tomatoes and herbs. A traditional favourite across many cultures, it’s a flavourful centrepiece for any Easter feast.
Ibizan Easter stew with greens, broad beans and mint (cuinat)
Cuinat is a cherished Easter dish from Ibiza, brimming with fresh greens, broad beans, and aromatic mint. A simple yet nourishing dish, it reflects the island’s rustic culinary heritage.
Chorizo and egg pie (hornazo)
Hornazo is a Spanish Easter pie filled with savoury chorizo, eggs, and sometimes ham. Often enjoyed during spring celebrations, it boasts a golden crust that hides a hearty, celebratory surprise.
Lamb in tamarind and green chilli
This fragrant lamb dish blends tangy tamarind with the gentle heat of green chillies, creating a uniquely sweet-sour-spicy profile.
Chocolate brioche buns
Luxuriously soft and subtly sweet, these chocolate brioche buns offer an indulgent Easter treat. Enriched with butter and dotted with cocoa or chocolate chips, they’re a delightful twist on classic bread.
Ricotta crostata (pizza di ricotta)
A sweet Italian classic, ricotta crostata combines a crumbly pastry crust with a delicate ricotta filling. Often baked for Easter, it’s pleasantly light and pairs well with fresh fruit or coffee.
Easter cheese bread (pizza di formaggio Marchigiana)
This cheesy bread from Italy’s Marche region is airy, fragrant, and studded with grated cheese. Traditionally eaten with salumi or eggs at Easter, it’s a savoury staple that celebrates spring’s arrival.
Sweet Italian Easter bread (gubana)
Gubana is a spiral of sweet dough filled with nuts, dried fruits, and spices. It’s a festive symbol of bounty, perfect for slicing and sharing.
Mallorcan spiral pastries (ensaimadas)
These pillowy, spiral-shaped pastries, offer a delicately sweet, flaky bite. Dusted with icing sugar, they’re a festive treat often enjoyed at celebrations, adding a touch of island indulgence to the Easter table.
Easter bread ring (rosca de Pascua)
A vibrant South American tradition, rosca de Pascua is a sweet, ring-shaped loaf studded with dried fruits or candied citrus. It symbolises renewal and togetherness, making it an standout for family gatherings.
Hot cross cookie
A playful twist on the classic bun, these spiced cookies carry the same aromatic fruitiness and iconic icing cross. They’re quick, fun to bake, and perfect for sharing or gifting during Easter festivities.
Russian Easter bread (kulich)
Tall and crowned with a sweet glaze, kulich represents renewal in Russian Orthodox Easter celebrations. Soft and studded with fruits or nuts, each lofty slice reflects the joy and abundance of the season.
Dried cherry and chocolate hot cross buns
Rich cocoa meets tangy cherries in this decadent rendition of hot cross buns. Fragrant spices and a chocolate-infused dough make each bun a sweet-and-sour delight, ideal for a modern Easter spread.
Wasp nest buns (osyne gnizdo)
Soft and spiral-shaped, these Eastern European buns feature a sweet, buttery filling swirling through tender dough. Their distinctive shape and comforting aroma make them a memorable Easter treat.
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