Easter

Serve the slow-roasted lamb shoulder with an almond and pomegranate crust.

Sunday roast

Overnight spiced lamb shoulder with an almond pomegranate crust

This make-ahead slow-cooked roast is crowned with a crust of buttery almonds, herbs and pomegranate arils.

2 hrs +
Katrina Meynink

With its filling of kataifi pastry and pistachios, the Dubai chocolate bar became a worldwide hit. — EASY

Chocolate

Dubai chocolate bar with Turkish delight Easter eggs

Turkish delight Easter eggs add a touch of gooey magic to this version of the TikTok-famous Dubai chocolate bar.

< 30 mins
Katrina Meynink

Baking

NYC-style Easter egg-loaded cookies

Grab a bite of the Big Apple with these fudgy New York City-style cookies, laden with molten chocolate.

< 30 mins
Katrina Meynink

Baking

This one trick will give you soft, fluffy hot cross buns every time

If you’ve ever tried, but failed, to bake moist, plush hot cross buns, this recipe will be a game-changer.

1-2 hrs
Helen Goh

Chocolate

You’ll go gooey for these TikTok-trending treats that make Easter chocolate even better

Make the internet-busting Dubai chocolate bar and NYC-style loaded cookies better by adding in leftover Easter eggs.

April 9, 2025
Katrina Meynink

This lemony, garlicky calamari spaghetti is perfect for a quick and easy summer dinner. — EASY

Summer seafood

Grilled calamari pasta with zucchini and green chilli butter

Grilled calamari, lemony garlic butter and zucchini noodles come together in this bright and easy pasta dish, which can be on the table in 30 minutes.

< 30 mins
Jessica Brook

Helen Goh’s blood plum cake with cardamom crust. — EASY

Baking

This juicy blood plum cake with a sugary crust is the perfect balance of sweet ‘n’ sour

A sweet and tart cake perfect for afternoon tea.

1-2 hrs
Helen Goh

Tip: tear the burrata straight onto the platter. — EASY

Quick & easy

Burrata with cucumber and cumin herb oil

This side dish achieves the winning formula of plenty of oomph for little effort.

< 30 mins
Katrina Meynink

Vegetarian

Green bean salad with toasted almonds and spiced preserved lemon dressing

This make-ahead cold bean salad with a zingy dressing is simple, but special enough for big occasions.

< 30 mins
Katrina Meynink

Fakeaway

Skip takeaway tonight, rustle up these bouncy Chinese-inspired steamed buns instead

Quicker than you can place a takeaway order, you can rustle up these Chinese-inspired steamed buns filled with spicy pork mince, crunchy cabbage and cucumber.

< 30 mins
Jessica Brook

Original URL: https://www.smh.com.au/goodfood/topic/Easter-recipe-l9u