We’ve observed that for some reason the Easter holiday always tends to pop up and surprise us, and that’s no exception this year.

Fun Easter fact: There’s a consensus that eggs and rabbits are popular symbols of Easter because in ancient times they represented new life. So after all there’s meaning behind the fluffy bunnies and brightly-coloured eggs.

Smart supper and laid-back lunches; for those who celebrate Easter and for those who’d simply benefit from a little inspo for long weekend kitchen creativity, try out these sweet and savoury options that should appeal to all hungry tummies sitting at the meals table…

Image: Deliciously Ella

SWEET TREATS AS GIFTS (FUN TO MAKE WITH KIDS TOO!)

|| For homemade easter eggs that are indulgent without the guilt, try  this divine recipe from the wonderful Deliciously Ella Cashew Cream Eggs and Salted Date Caramel Eggs

|| Last Easter our recipe for Healthy hot cross buns was hugely popular, so please have a read-through if you’d like to discover what all the fuss is about.

SAVOURY TREATS FROM OUR LOCAL FAVOURITES TO WHIP UP EASTER SUNDAY

|| This one (Barbecued whole fish with lemongrass and lime leaves) will only take you 30 mins and it’s ideal for a Good Friday fish feast.

|| This one’s basically autumn in a bowl; all those toasty, roasty hues. Try this winter warmer hailing from talented Matt Wilkinson Roasted pumpkin & carrot salad with caper & raisin dressing

|| With only 7 ingredients, this Miso roasted zucchini, squash and pumpkin salad  is a hard side dish to pass by.

Enjoy a guilt-free Easter and let us know if you have any other Easter traditions we can share!

Happy long weekend. xx

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