Why Do We Celebrate Easter?
Originally, Easter began as a solemn religious holiday for Christian faiths to commemorate the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. As with most traditions, this has evolved over time and become a time of celebration, recalling the final days of Jesus’ life and coming together as a community. In today’s diverse world, Easter can be celebrated by all as a time that family and friends come together, socialise and make memories over the Easter break.
The 40 days leading up to Easter are known as lent. During the middle ages, lent was a time when certain types of food were forbidden as a religious tradition. Throughout the years, food has become a huge part of the Easter public holiday, with eggs, hot cross buns and meat playing the lead roles in Easter weekend traditions.
The Best Easter Recipes From HelloFresh
The Best Easter Recipes From HelloFresh
One Easter tradition that continues to thrive even in modern days is the Easter lunch. Enjoying a roast dinner on Easter Sunday is what continues to bring people together over fantastically cooked food, elevating the Sunday roast so that it is fit for the celebrations.Often the popular choice for Easter lunch recipes, our Easter lamb recipe complete with dauphinoise potatoes is the perfect modern twist on the traditional Easter roast dinner.
Make Our Easy Easter Recipes Your Latest Tradition
If lamb isn’t the most popular meat of choice in your household, check out our Roast Beef with Homemade Style Gravy or make your life even easier with our Nan’s Chicken and Roast Veggie Traybake - a one-tray wonder that offers all the flavours of an Easter roast without the hassle.We even have the perfect option for a veggie Easter lunch, our Honey Glazed Halloumi and Spiced Roasties are a tasty alternative to a traditional roast dinner that will satisfy everyone’s taste buds.
Complete The Celebratory Feast With An Easter Dessert Recipe
Why not mix up the Chocolate Easter Egg dessert and repurpose them for one of our HelloFresh chocolate dessert recipes. Melt your chocolate eggs and add them to recipes like our Choc-Chip Cookie Bar With Peanut Butter Caramel Drizzle or use them as dipping chocolate for our Chocolate Macadamia Cookie recipe .
If you received an overwhelming amount of chocolate this Easter and you’re looking for an alternative sweet treat, why not try out our Spiced Carrot and Nut Cake or Pistachio Cake and Berry Compote for traditional Easter flavours without the chocolate!
Easter Food Ideas
Easter wouldn’t be the same without a great range of Easter snacks too. Try our range of Hot Cross Buns or White Chocolate Gingerbread Bunny Ears for the ultimate Easter treats everyone can enjoy!
