Five Easy Easter Recipes to Feed The Whole Family

Easter is fast approaching. It’s a time of connection with family and friends, celebration, tradition (annual easter egg hunt, anyone?) and, of course, unwinding while you enjoy the long weekend. With all that just around the corner, it's time to plan your menu. With so many Easter recipes and ideas, feeding a whole family can be a little overwhelming, so we wanted to simplify the process.

What to cook on Easter?

There aren't any hard and fast rules for cooking for Easter. Of course, there are cult favourites like hot cross buns and way too many chocolate eggs. But when it comes to your main meal, people worldwide serve ham, lamb, seafood and everything in between.

Regarding what to cook on Easter Friday, the tradition was to eat fish rather than meat. This tradition has continued for many people, regardless of religion, to continue to opt for a seafood dish on Easter Friday. Therefore, we have included a meat, vegetarian, and seafood dish to make it easier to feed your family, no matter their preferences.

These five delicious recipes will inspire you on what to prepare for your special celebration. You're in the right place if you want to host a fun Easter gathering that ensures everyone is satisfied. With the aid of your Bing Lee appliances, whip up a feast your guests will remember easily; let us show you! We cover a little bit of everything from side dishes to hearty mains to desserts for easter recipes.

The ultimate side dish: Air Fryer Potatoes

Roasted potatoes — simplified. Whether you feed a small family or open the doors to your extended family and friends, this easy and delicious recipe will make your life easier. These crunchy potatoes are sure to be a crowd favourite at your Easter gathering, no matter what they accompany. The best part? They cook in just ten minutes. You can customise your potatoes with your favourite seasonings, including garlic powder, salt and pepper, herbs or even parmesan cheese.

If you have recently invested in a state-of-the-art Air Fryer, chances are you are looking for any opportunity to use it; this recipe won't let you down! However, if you aren't the proud owner of an air fryer, there's still time to prepare for this year's Easter celebrations and invest in a convenient countertop Air Fryer from Bing Lee.

You can read the full recipe here.

Main meal meat option: Slow Cooked Lamb

With lamb being the oldest meat dish tied to Easter celebrations, this meal keeps things traditional while offering plenty for the whole family to eat. A leg of lamb typically serves five to six people, and you can adjust the servings depending on your invite list. It's best to let your leg of lamb cook for 8 hours, slowly seeping in the flavours and developing an irresistible tenderness.

A slow cooker is one of the most convenient kitchen appliances for busy people. But it's also a beneficial appliance when a lot is happening in the kitchen. With different people and machines whisking around a condensed space, the slow cooker offers you one less thing to stress about, knowing that your meal is slowly but surely preparing itself, all on its own.

You can read the full recipe here.

Main meal fish option: Oven Baked Crumbed Salmon

This delicious oven-baked crumbed salmon is prepared and cooked in under an hour. Baked with creamed spinach and wild mushrooms, this is a mouthwatering Easter recipe. When it's ready to serve, you will be rewarded with the perfect golden crumb and a chorus of praises.

There's just something special about oven-baked fish. There are several benefits of baking your fish recipe in the oven:

Oven baking is usually a healthier option.
The fish usually retains its moisture better when oven baked, making for a more juicy serving of fish.
It’s easy to prepare and doesn't require constant monitoring and checking.
Oven baking is great for feeding a family as you can stack your oven with many servings.

You can read the full recipe here.

Main meal meat-free option: Cheese & Green Veg Gratin

Don't let vegetarians miss out on a delicious meal this Easter. Treat them to this cauliflower, green broccoli and spinach gratin served with a cheddar and chive sauce. But, of course, you might also see meat-eaters returning to fill their plates! Crispy, creamy and delicious — this gratin is the perfect vegetarian Easter addition.

The first step to cooking cauliflower is to cook it in a pan, which we have in our stylish line of cookware. Then it's back to the oven to achieve the perfect crunchy finish.

You can view the full recipe here.