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EDITORS' CHOICEThe Best Recipes for Easter

Whether you’re looking for a crowd-pleasing traditional Easter, something fresh & modern, or a quick feast you can prepare on the BBQ – we’ve got Easter sorted. From roast lamb with all the trimmings, through to barbecued rib-eye steaks with hot smashed potatoes, find your favourite below.

Traditional Easter Mains

Prep: 15 mins |

Cook: 45 mins

Bolar roast with baby onions and potatoes

Prep: 20 mins |

Cook: 2 hrs

Marinated roast lamb with fresh mint topping

Prep: 20 mins |

Cook: 1 hr 45 mins

Herb and garlic crusted leg of lamb

Prep: 20 mins |

Sunday best eye fillet

Prep: 10 mins |

Cook: 2 hrs 45 mins

Ultimate leg of lamb

Prep: 20 mins |

Cook: 4 hrs

Slow cooked beef bolar roast with smashed potatoes

Prep: 20 mins |

Cook: 50 mins

Perfectly Cooked Eye Fillet and Garlic Bread

Prep: 30 mins |

Cook: 12 mins

The best lamb Wellingtons

Prep: 10 mins |

Cook: 4 hrs

Pulled pomegranate and mint lamb

Prep: 40 mins |

Cook: 1 hr 30 mins

Roast lamb with potatoes and leeks

Prep: 20 mins |

Cook: 5 hrs 30 mins

Slow cooked pulled lamb

Prep: 35 mins |

Cook: 2 hrs

Garlic and wine glazed roast lamb with mint pesto

Prep: 15 mins |

Cook: 40 mins

Mini lamb roast with roasted vegetables

Modern Easter Mains

Prep: 5 mins |

Cook: 1 hr 50 mins

Tomahawk steak with tamarind glaze

Prep: 15 mins |

Cook: 50 mins

Roasted Lamb Rump With Fresh Green Sauce

Prep: 20 mins |

Cook: 3 hrs

Slow Roasted Lamb Shoulder with Almonds

Prep: 15 mins |

Cook: 2 hrs

Bacon wrapped meatloaf with tamarind glaze

Prep: 20 mins |

Cook: 2 hrs 30 mins

Basque lamb shoulder rack

Prep: 20 mins |

Whole Eye Fillet with Pumpkin Miso Mash

Prep: 20 mins |

Cook: 40 mins

Lamb and French puy lentil salad with flatbread

Prep: 10 mins |

Cook: 40 mins

Lamb loin with Indian spiced cauliflower pumpkin salad

Prep: 30 mins |

Cook: 35 mins

Beef Wellington bites

Prep: 15 mins |

Cook: 15 mins

Lamb with mint and pistachio gremolata

Prep: 30 mins |

Cook: 18 mins

Paprika Spiced Cutlets

Prep: 30 mins |

Feta and sunshine stuffed boneless lamb leg

Prep: 10 mins |

Cook: 20 mins

Beef eye fillet steaks in spinach and mushroom sauce

Prep: 30 mins |

Cook: 10 mins

Sticky-glazed lamb loin chops

Prep: 15 mins |

Cook: 20 mins

Herb and caper lamb cutlets on pea, spinach and lemon crush

Prep: 20 mins |

Cook: 10 mins

Moroccan lamb cutlets on olive couscous salad

Prep: 40 mins |

Cook: 1 hr 20 mins

Bacon wrapped whole eye fillet

BBQ Easter Mains

Prep: 30 mins |

Cook: 25 mins

Barbecued eye fillet with carrots, eggplant and Israeli couscous salad

Prep: 35 mins |

Cook: 25 mins

Rib eye steaks with hot smashed potatoes

Prep: 10 mins |

Cook: 40 mins

Barbecued Lamb Leg with Lentil and Spinach Salad

Prep: 20 mins |

Cook: 10 mins

Char-grilled lamb rump with tomato and feta salad

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Prep: 45 mins |

Cook: 2 hrs

Low 'n slow scotch fillet

Prep: 35 mins |

Cook: 15 mins

Italian lamb chops

Prep: 10 mins |

Cook: 20 mins

Barbecued tri-tip steak with Italian potato salad

Prep: 20 mins |

Cook: 10 mins

BBQ beef medallions with grilled summer salad and smoked chipotle

Prep: 30 mins |

Cook: 10 mins

Sticky-glazed lamb loin chops

Prep: 12 mins |

Cook: 8 mins

Barbecued scotch with summer herbs and labneh

Prep: 15 mins |

Cook: 6 mins

Sirloin on seed crackers with horseradish crème fraiche

Sides

Prep: 10 mins |

Cook: 0 mins

Pear & Walnut Salad

Prep: 15 mins |

Cook: 20 mins

Roast kūmara and cauliflower quinoa salad

Prep: 15 mins |

Cook: 5 mins

Apple, Brussels sprouts, and kale salad

Prep: 15 mins |

Cook: 0 mins

Citrus ginger carrot salad

Prep: 15 mins |

Cook: 20 mins

Roast cauliflower salad

Prep: 10 mins |

Cook: 30 mins

Bombay potatoes

Prep: 10 mins |

Cook: 20 mins

Kūmara and mandarin rice salad

Prep: 25 mins |

Cook: 40 mins

Spiced cherry tomato salad

Prep: 20 mins |

Cook: 20 mins

Rich and Creamy Potato Salad with Pickles and Bacon

Prep: 10 mins |

Cook: 10 mins

Miso-Glazed Sweetcorn

Prep: 15 mins |

Cook: 0 mins

Colourful Cabbage Slaw

Prep: 10 mins |

Cook: 3 mins

Broccolini with Mandarin and Chilli

Prep: 15 mins |

Cook: 10 mins

Nectarine and herbed goat’s cheese salad

Prep: 10 mins |

Cook: 0 mins

Fresh Zingy Slaw

Prep: 5 mins |

Cook: 0 mins

Avocado Caprese Salad

Prep: 20 mins |

Cook: 10 mins

Grilled Zucchini Salad with Honey Vinaigrette and Dukkah

Prep: 10 mins |

Cook: 0 mins

Easy Avocado Salsa

Prep: 10 mins |

Cook: 40 mins

Oven Roasted Root Vegetables

Prep: 10 mins |

Cook: 30 mins

Roasted Mushrooms with Smoked Garlic and Paprika

Prep: 20 mins |

Cook: 20 mins

Potato Salad with Gherkins, Red Onion, Peas, Carrots & Corn

Prep: 5 mins |

Cook: 0 mins

Colourful Caprese Salad

Prep: 15 mins |

Cook: 5 mins

Asparagus Salad with Toasted Almonds

Prep: 5 mins |

Cook: 20 mins

Spiced Buttery Sweetcorn

Prep: 0 mins |

Cook: 0 mins

Mexican Coleslaw

Cooking Advice & Tips

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Tips & Tricks

Cooking Lamb 101: Everything you need to know about cooking lamb

Kiwis love eating lamb but when it comes to cooking it a lot of us are a bit more apprehensive. If you are new to cooking lamb, you may be wondering what the different cuts are and how to cook them. We've got all the tips, timings and recipes you need to learn to cook New Zealand lamb to perfection, whether it's a Sunday roast, barbecue, or slow-cooked tagine.

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How to cook a bolar roast

The bolar roast is perfect for those comforting meals needed in the cooler weather. It’s a secondary cut which is full of flavour, but is quite tough, so needs long slow cooking to lock in the flavour and create tenderness. It’s a versatile cut which can be roasted whole or cut down to use in casseroles and stews. This cut is an economic way to feed the family and whichever way you choose to cook it goes well served with creamy mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables or a tray of roasted root vegetables.

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Cooking Guide: Lamb Temperatures and Cooking Times

This guide should help you navigate the various methods, times, and temperatures to cook your lamb perfectly to your preference - every time.

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How to Choose the Right Beef or Lamb Cuts for a Roast

Kiwis' love of roast beef and lamb, particularly for lunch on the weekend, is nothing new, in fact, it’s part of our national identity and a source of pride for home-cooks and chefs alike. We decided to take a look at some of the best beef and lamb cuts to use for a roast.

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How to cook a carvery leg of lamb

There’s no better time to treat your family with this superb cut than the festive season. The lamb carvery leg is a visual feast as well as a delicious one. with lots of fresh flavours added to the mix it’ll be a meal like no other.

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How to cook a lamb leg

The famous roast lamb leg is a hero on the Kiwi dinner table. perfect all year round, this cut can be dressed up for the festive season and teamed up with endless flavour combinations, not to mention, highly anticipated the next day between slices of fresh bread for lunch.

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Expert Tips and Advice for Cooking Red Meat

Even if you're an experienced home chef, cooking red meat can sometimes be a little intimidating. With various cuts, temperatures, and cooking techniques like grilling, roasting, and braising, it might feel like there's a lot to master. Here's some simple advice to help you perfect your red meat cooking skills, from steak cooking techniques to marinating.

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How to cook a standing beef rib roast

The texture and flavour of a standing beef rib roast is simply unbeatable. If you can’t find it in store, ask your butcher. It’s visually impressive with its protruding bones making it a knockout dish to serve when you’re entertaining – and easy to prepare.

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Freezing and thawing meat

The freezer can be an extremely useful tool for saving time and money when you find yourself with more than enough meat on your hands. However, freezing your protein of choice should be done carefully. It’s important to follow these guidelines to guarantee your frozen proteins are safe and enjoyable to consume.

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Leftovers Ideas

Prep: 15 mins |

Cook: 20 mins

Lamb and pumpkin croquettes

Prep: 15 mins |

Cook: 15 mins

Whipped cottage cheese bruschetta

Prep: 15 mins |

Cook: 15 mins

Lamb, peanut and coriander bao buns

Prep: 15 mins |

Cook: 20 mins

Crispy rice salad with leftover lamb

Prep: 10 mins |

Cook: 10 mins

Steak and salsa verde sandwich

Prep: 30 mins |

Cook: 10 mins

Steak rice paper Rrolls

Prep: 10 mins |

Cook: 20 mins

Leftover lamb sandwiches

Prep: 15 mins |

Easy lamb curry

Prep: 5 mins |

Cook: 0 mins

Roast beef and horseradish rolls

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Prep: 10 mins |

Cook: 8 mins

Pulled lamb Reuben sandwich

Prep: 10 mins |

Cook: 20 mins

Simple Beef Steak Wraps

Prep: 10 mins |

Cook: 20 mins

Lamb rump steaks with red lentil salad

Prep: 10 mins |

Cook: 10 mins

Leftover lamb and mint rolls

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Prep: 6 mins |

Cook: 3 mins

Pulled lamb Greek pita breads

Prep: 10 mins |

Cook: 10 mins

Easy lamb koftas

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Prep: 10 mins |

Cook: 5 mins

Leftover brisket roti wrap

Prep: 10 mins |

Cook: 20 mins

Leftover Lamb & Chickpea Curry

Prep: 20 mins |

Cook: 0 mins

Filled pitas with couscous salad

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Prep: 10 mins |

Cook: 5 mins

Leftover brisket dumplings with a dipping sauce

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Prep: 15 mins |

Cook: 15 mins

Brisket and cheese pies

Easter Recipes

Prep: 30 mins |

Cook: 15 mins

Barbecue platter

Prep: 20 mins |

Cook: 20 mins

Korean Skirt Steak Sandwich

Prep: 15 mins |

Cook: 2 hrs

Mānuka-smoked lamb leg with green lipped mussel salsa

Prep: 25 mins |

Cook: 15 mins

Easy Lamb and Feta Puffs