We're serving up indulgent pastas, hot cross buns, and chocolate mousse.
12 Tasty Vegetarian Recipes for Your Weekend Feast
We're serving up indulgent pastas, hot cross buns, and chocolate mousse.
The Easter break is the perfect time to gather around the table with loved ones for a heartwarming meal. Whether you want to head outside for a long lunch or you're keen to get cosy inside for dinner, this wonderful time of the year is perfect for entertaining at home.
We've rounded up a selection of scrumptious side dishes such as crispy tofu bao buns, mouth-watering mains like foglie d’ulivo with romesco sauce and burrata, and delightful desserts like chocolate mousse to create the ultimate vegetarian Easter feast. Set your table with fabulous linen and serveware, it's time to eat!
Starters/Sides
Crispy Tofu Baos
Fresh and tasty, these baos will go down a treat at Easter brunch or as a lunch starter. The buns are perfectly balanced by a crispy tofu interior, creamy spiced mayo, and a medley of fresh vegetables. To save you time on the day, they can be made a day in advance and steamed to reheat right before serving.
Fried Egg Bánh Mì
Finished the annual competitive easter egg hunt? Fuel yourself with Jessica Nguyen's deliciously healthy and filling fried egg bánh mì. Comprised of a baguette smothered in mayo and filled with a medley of fresh ingredients like cucumber, chilli, pickled carrot, and a fried egg, it's guaranteed to hit the spot.
Mains
Cavatelli With Creamy Tomato Sauce and Stracciatella
Hosting Easter lunch? One of our most popular recipes to date, Gabriella Simonian of No Regretti Spaghetti's irresistible cavatelli dish is the heartwarming pasta to serve when the days are turning cool. Featuring a creamy roasted tomato blend served with dollops of stracciatella cheese and fresh basil leaves, it's an indulgent meal that will comfort all.
Foglie D’Ulivo With Romesco Sauce and Burrata
Another pasta dish that's simple yet indulgent is this vibrant foglie d’ulivo. Rich and flavourful, it features romesco sauce, topped with the creamy decadence of burrata. don't blame us if guests want seconds!
Lemon and Pistachio Pasta
Lia TownsendLia Townsend's effortless lemon and pistachio pasta is a speedy yet impressive dish to serve. With just eight ingredients and less than 30 minutes of your time, you'll have a delicious dish and plenty of time to spend with loved ones.
Spinach, Haloumi and Feta Pie
There's nothing quite like a good pie to fill our tummies and hearts especially when the weather is a bit nippy. With handfuls of dill and parsley thrown in, this deliciously herby pie really delivers on flavour. That, coupled with a buttery pastry that flakes off on your fork and the decadent ooze of the cheesy filling, makes it hard not to reach for a second slice.
Desserts
Decadent Chocolate Mousse
Would it really be Easter without some chocolate? This classic chocolate mousse recipe is perfect for fuss-free entertaining as it's quick to make, requires few ingredients, and delivers everything you could want from a decadent dessert.
Carrot Cake
If the Easter bunny went a little gourmet, we're sure she'd turn to Ashely Alexander of Gather & Feast's luxurious carrot cake. It's delightfully simple to make, incredibly moist, smothered in a velvety cream cheese icing, and perfumed with a mix of warming spices.
Chocolate Tart with Roasted Hazelnuts
Another chocolate dessert because, well, it's Easter! This divine tart features a rich ganache consisting of dark chocolate, cream, and eggs, poured into a crisp, chocolate pastry shell. It's topped with roasted hazelnuts for a toasty flavour that perfectly complements the cacao.
Biscoff Cheesecake Easter Eggs
This simple dessert from Tori Minnell is what dreams are made of. Consisting of an Easter egg filled with decadent cheesecake filling, topped with moreish Biscoff biscuits and spread, they will win the hearts of everyone.
Chocolate Hot Cross Buns
If it were up to us, hot cross buns would be on supermarket shelves all-year round. Rhian Melvin's simple and sweet Easter treats are sure to delight family and friends (and of course, yourself) with their indulgent chocolate flavour.
Vegan Lemon and Blueberry Drizzle Loaf
Bursting with blueberries and lemon, this luscious loaf from Katherine Sabbath is full of fresh, sweet, and vibrant flavours. Topped off with a simple yet impactful lemon drizzle, it will bring delight to your Easter gathering.
