Simnel Battenberg cake

This stunning Easter bake has pink and yellow squares of light sponge, sandwiched with apricot jam and is topped with balls of marzipan

Rose baklava

Serve sweet, sticky squares of this cinnamon and almond-filled pastry as a light dessert to end a Greek dinner party or Sunday roast

Tahini & lemon sauce

This thick and creamy Greek sauce is almost like a dip – serve with slow-cooked meats, roasted vegetables, or chunks of bread for dipping

Spinach rice

Cook baby spinach with the rice to bring out the colour in this vegetarian side dish – perfect as part of a Greek Easter lunch

Slow-cooked Greek Easter lamb with lemons, olives & bay

This authentic dish of meltingly tender leg of lamb is roasted with garlic, lemon and potatoes for an irresistible Sunday lunch centrepiece

Giant butter bean stew

This authentic vegetarian casserole makes a delicious first course, or serve alongside slow-cooked lamb as part of a Greek Easter feast

Egg custard tarts

These Portuguese-style golden tartlets are perfect to finish off a dinner party or as an afternoon treat with coffee

Soufflé mac ’n’ cheese

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Pasta bake is a firm family favourite – make this macaroni cheese even more indulgent with ham hock and chunks of cheddar

Spanish tortilla

Make a classic Spanish omelette filled with pan-fried potatoes and onion. It makes a delicious light vegetarian meal or an easy tapas dish

Eggs Florentine pizza

Follow our easy recipe to make your own pizza dough, top with spinach and mozzarella and finish with an egg cracked in the centre