20 bring-a-plate recipes for your Easter lunch

The best gatherings are the ones where all the guests bring a plate of awesome food. Here’s 20 ideas to inspire your next get-together.

Make Easter entertaining easy with these bring-a-plate recipes.

For those who are tasked with the salad this year, we have everything from the light and bright through to the epic and potato-charged. If a classy starter is more your style, consider a veg-and-cheese-laden bruschetta, some zingy wings or skewers, or classic French rillettes.

For sides, take your pick from savoury pies, tarts and bakes, or a dish of loaded roast vegies. Whichever recipe you choose, be warned: you’ll definitely be asked to bring it again next year.

Heirloom tomato tarte tatin.

Heirloom tomato tarte tatin

Tomato and basil is a flavour match made in heaven. Have it down on earth with this tarte tatin.

Spiced wing dings with hot and sour sauce

These spiced wing dings are definitely worth the wait! Marinating the chicken for 24 hours allows the flavours to really develop. It also makes the chicken tender and juicy once cooked.

Grilled haloumi and tomato bruschetta.

Grilled haloumi and tomato bruschetta with za’atar caper salsa

Warren Mendes gives new meaning to grilled cheese with this open haloumi bruschetta.

Roasted baby carrots with nori dressing

The humble carrot is elevated to star of the show in this colourful side by Darren Robertson and Magdalena Roze.

Beetroot, kale and hazelnut quiche.

Beetroot, kale and hazelnut quiche

“We like to bake beetroot skin-on, wrapped in foil. This method gives an even texture and a soft, earthy sweetness. It’s also quite forgiving because you don’t need to be super precise about time or temperature. The hazelnuts marry well with kale and beets, especially in a silky custard filling. The sturdy pastry shell of this quiche makes it a great dish for transporting, too.” – Michael James

Pumpkin, chickpea and feta pie

“This dish has a Mediterranean feel with the tomato base and gentle use of herbs and spice. It’s also highly adaptable – switch out chickpeas for cannellini beans, sweet paprika for smoked or balsamic vinegar for pomegranate molasses.” – Michael James

Peach, tomato and mozzarella celebration salad.

Peach, tomato and mozzarella celebration salad

This Darren Robertson side salad is good enough to be the main attraction.

Yotam Ottolenghi’s potato and celeriac gratin with caper brown butter

This creamy, cheesy potato and celeriac gratin is the type of dish that comfort food dreams are made of.

Blinis with ricotta.

Blinis with ricotta, Warndu dukkah and pickled quandongs

“These blinis are the perfect canape. Not only can you add absolutely anything to them, they can be flavoured sweet or savoury.” – Rebecca Sullivan

Cauliflower and kipfler potato salad with anchovies and black olives

Harness true cauliflower power with this easy Italian side.

Salmon tart.

Salmon tart

“This tart is perfect for a light meal served with a salad, to take to a party or picnic.” – Lucy Nunes

Gochujang minute steak skewers with charred broccolini and lime

These fast skewers are KBBQ on a stick.

Pimped potato salad.

Pimped potato salad

Level up your next festive feast with this epic potato salad.

Chive blinis with gin-spiked salmon and cucumber cream

Have a boozy brunch with this gin-spiked salmon canapé.

Barbecued calamari with chickpeas.

Barbecued calamari with chickpeas, chorizo and lemon pickled onion

Warren ramps up a classic flavour combo - lemon and calamari - in this easy BBQ dish.

Couscous salad with harissa dressing and crispy chickpeas

“This can be a base salad that you can add any protein to, to bulk it up. The flavours really pack a punch!” – Paul Farag

Hot zucchini bruschetta.

Hot zucchini bruschetta

This savoury starter swaps out tomato for zucchini for a twist on the Italian classic.

Sauerkraut quiche with caramelised onions

“The ‘sour’ kraut counters the richness of the pastry and creamy cheese filling, while the pockets of caramelised onion bring the perfect touch of sweetness.” – Lucy Nunes.

Bloody Mary barbecue prawn salad.

Bloody Mary barbecue prawn salad

This simple seafood salad is the perfect summer side.

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Originally published as 20 bring-a-plate recipes for your Easter lunch