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

15 mins prep |

45 mins cook

Bolar roast with baby onions and potatoes

Beef + Lamb New Zealand

20 mins prep |

2 hrs cook

Marinated roast lamb with fresh mint topping

Beef + Lamb New Zealand

20 mins prep |

1 hr 45 mins cook

Herb and garlic crusted leg of lamb

Beef + Lamb New Zealand

20 mins prep |

1 hr cook

Sunday best eye fillet

Kiwi Mushrooms

10 mins prep |

2 hrs 45 mins cook

Ultimate leg of lamb

Kathy Paterson

20 mins prep |

4 hrs cook

Slow cooked beef bolar roast with smashed potatoes

Roz McIntosh

20 mins prep |

50 mins cook

Perfectly Cooked Eye Fillet and Garlic Bread

Greenlea Butcher Shop

30 mins prep |

12 mins cook

The best lamb Wellingtons

Beef + Lamb New Zealand

10 mins prep |

4 hrs cook

Pulled pomegranate and mint lamb

Kathy Paterson

40 mins prep |

1 hr 30 mins cook

Roast lamb with potatoes and leeks

Kathy Paterson

20 mins prep |

5 hrs 30 mins cook

Slow cooked pulled lamb

Beef + Lamb New Zealand

35 mins prep |

2 hrs cook

Garlic and wine glazed roast lamb with mint pesto

Allyson Gofton

15 mins prep |

40 mins cook

Mini lamb roast with roasted vegetables

Kathy Paterson

Modern Easter Mains

15 mins prep |

50 mins cook

Roasted Lamb Rump With Fresh Green Sauce

Greenlea Butcher Shop

20 mins prep |

3 hrs cook

Slow Roasted Lamb Shoulder with Almonds

Greenlea Butcher Shop

25 mins prep |

30 mins cook

Spiced Lamb Loin Fillets with Tabbouleh

15 mins prep |

2 hrs cook

Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf with Tamarind Glaze

Jenny's Kitchen Tamarind Chutney

20 mins prep |

2 hrs 30 mins cook

Basque lamb shoulder rack

Andrew Clarke

20 mins prep |

1 hr cook

Whole Eye Fillet with Pumpkin Miso Mash

Greenlea Butcher Shop

20 mins prep |

40 mins cook

Lamb and French puy lentil salad with flatbread

Silver Fern Farms

10 mins prep |

40 mins cook

Lamb loin with Indian spiced cauliflower pumpkin salad

Greenlea Butcher Shop

30 mins prep |

35 mins cook

Beef Wellington bites

Bunny Eats Design

15 mins prep |

15 mins cook

Lamb with mint and pistachio gremolata

Roz McIntosh

30 mins prep |

18 mins cook

Paprika Spiced Cutlets

Kathy Paterson

30 mins prep |

1 hr cook

Feta and sunshine stuffed boneless lamb leg

Bunny Eats Design

10 mins prep |

20 mins cook

Beef eye fillet steaks in Spinach and mushroom sauce

Wild Fennel Co.

30 mins prep |

10 mins cook

Sticky-glazed lamb loin chops

Kathy Paterson

15 mins prep |

20 mins cook

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

Beef + Lamb New Zealand

20 mins prep |

10 mins cook

Moroccan lamb cutlets on olive couscous salad

Allyson Gofton

40 mins prep |

1 hr 20 mins cook

Bacon wrapped whole eye fillet

Andrew Clarke

BBQ Easter Mains

30 mins prep |

25 mins cook

Barbecued eye fillet with carrots, eggplant and Israeli couscous salad

Kathy Paterson

35 mins prep |

25 mins cook

Rib eye steaks with hot smashed potatoes

Kathy Paterson

10 mins prep |

40 mins cook

Barbecued Lamb Leg with Lentil and Spinach Salad

Beef + Lamb New Zealand

20 mins prep |

10 mins cook

Char-grilled lamb rump with tomato and feta salad

Kathy Paterson

45 mins prep |

2 hrs cook

Low 'n slow scotch fillet

Beef + Lamb New Zealand

35 mins prep |

15 mins cook

Italian lamb chops

Beef + Lamb New Zealand

10 mins prep |

20 mins cook

Barbecued tri-tip steak with Italian potato salad

Roz McIntosh

20 mins prep |

10 mins cook

BBQ beef medallions with grilled summer salad and smoked chipotle

Silver Fern Farms

30 mins prep |

10 mins cook

Sticky-glazed lamb loin chops

Kathy Paterson

12 mins prep |

8 mins cook

Barbecued scotch with summer herbs and labneh

Kathy Paterson

15 mins prep |

6 mins cook

Sirloin on seed crackers with horseradish crème fraiche

Kathy Paterson

Sides

25 mins prep |

40 mins cook

Spiced cherry tomato salad

The 5+ A Day Charitable Trust

20 mins prep |

20 mins cook

Rich and Creamy Potato Salad with Pickles and Bacon

Kelly Gibney

10 mins prep |

10 mins cook

Miso-Glazed Sweetcorn

Beef + Lamb New Zealand

15 mins prep |

0 mins cook

Colourful Cabbage Slaw

The 5+ A Day Charitable Trust

10 mins prep |

3 mins cook

Broccolini with Mandarin and Chilli

The 5+ A Day Charitable Trust

15 mins prep |

10 mins cook

Nectarine and herbed goat’s cheese salad

The 5+ A Day Charitable Trust

10 mins prep |

cook

Fresh Zingy Slaw

Peter Gordon – Recipes from Homeland Community Days

5 mins prep |

cook

Avocado Caprese Salad

The 5+ A Day Charitable Trust

20 mins prep |

10 mins cook

Grilled Zucchini Salad with Honey Vinaigrette and Dukkah

Norka Mella Munoz

10 mins prep |

0 mins cook

Easy Avocado Salsa

The 5+ A Day Charitable Trust

10 mins prep |

40 mins cook

Oven Roasted Root Vegetables

The 5+ A Day Charitable Trust

10 mins prep |

30 mins cook

Roasted Mushrooms with Smoked Garlic and Paprika

The 5+ A Day Charitable Trust

20 mins prep |

20 mins cook

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

Norka Mella Munoz

5 mins prep |

cook

Colourful Caprese Salad

The 5+ A Day Charitable Trust

15 mins prep |

5 mins cook

Asparagus Salad with Toasted Almonds

Norka Mella Munoz

5 mins prep |

20 mins cook

Spiced Buttery Sweetcorn

Peter Gordon – Recipes from Homeland Community Days

prep |

cook

Mexican Coleslaw

The 5+ A Day Charitable Trust

Cooking Advice & Tips

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.

Ingredients

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.

Tips & Tricks

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.

Tips & Tricks

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.

Ingredients

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.

Ingredients

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.

Tips & Tricks

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.

Ingredients

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.

Tips & Tricks

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.

Leftovers Ideas

30 mins prep |

10 mins cook

Steak rice paper Rrolls

Beef + Lamb New Zealand

10 mins prep |

20 mins cook

Leftover lamb sandwiches

Kathy Paterson

15 mins prep |

1 hr cook

Easy lamb curry

Bunny Eats Design

5 mins prep |

0 mins cook

Roast beef and horseradish rolls

Delmaine

10 mins prep |

8 mins cook

Pulled lamb Reuben sandwich

Magills Butchery

10 mins prep |

20 mins cook

Simple Beef Steak Wraps

Beef + Lamb New Zealand

10 mins prep |

20 mins cook

Lamb rump steaks with red lentil salad

Beef + Lamb New Zealand

10 mins prep |

10 mins cook

Leftover lamb and mint rolls

Delmaine

6 mins prep |

3 mins cook

Pulled lamb Greek pita breads

Magills Butchery

10 mins prep |

10 mins cook

Easy lamb koftas

Allyson Gofton

10 mins prep |

5 mins cook

Leftover brisket roti wrap

Matt Melville

10 mins prep |

20 mins cook

Leftover Lamb & Chickpea Curry

Regina Wypych

20 mins prep |

cook

Filled pitas with couscous salad

Beef + Lamb New Zealand

10 mins prep |

5 mins cook

Leftover brisket dumplings with a dipping sauce

Matt Melville

15 mins prep |

15 mins cook

Brisket and cheese pies

Matt Melville

Easter Recipes

30 mins prep |

15 mins cook

Barbecue platter

Beef + Lamb New Zealand

20 mins prep |

20 mins cook

Korean Skirt Steak Sandwich

Greenlea Butcher Shop

15 mins prep |

2 hrs cook

Mānuka-smoked lamb leg with green lipped mussel salsa

Kārena and Kasey Bird

15 mins prep |

30 mins cook

Easy Lamb and Feta Puffs

Beef + Lamb New Zealand