Easter is a time for family, celebration and a feast to match. If you're looking for Easter main meals that deliver both on flavour and festivity, these recipes offer abundant inspiration.

Whatever mains you choose, balance rich dishes with seasonal sides and salads for a complete Easter table that celebrates both tradition and taste.

Here are seven standout dishes.

1. Lamb crown roast with vino cotto-roasted grapes

This impressive centrepiece elevates a classic lamb roast with the addition of sweet, roasted grapes glazed in vino cotto. It's perfect for a celebratory Easter lunch.

Lamb crown roast with vino cotto roasted grapes recipe

2. Garlicky deboned lamb

A succulent Easter favourite, this deboned lamb is infused with garlic and served with Hollandaise sauce for extra indulgence. It's a flavourful, modern take on the classic lamb roast.

Garlicky deboned lamb recipe

3. Mushroom-stuffed roast beef

For beef lovers, this roast is filled with savoury mushrooms, offering earthy flavours and a luxurious finish. It pairs beautifully with fresh sides to balance the richness of the meat.

Mushroom stuffed roast beef recipe

4. Asian-style pork belly

A twist on the traditional roast, this Asian-style pork belly is rich and aromatic with sweet tangy citrus and spice notes. It makes a refreshing alternative to classic Easter roasts.

Asian-style pork belly recipe

5. Buttermilk-marinated lamb

This is lamb marinated in buttermilk to keep it moist and full of flavour. It's perfect if you're looking for a relaxed, flavour-packed dish for special occasions.

Buttermilk-marinated lamb recipe

6. Home-made Cape Malay-style pickled fish

Pickled fish makes for a lighter, tangy main course (or star sharable dish) that's easy to make and full of flavour.

Home-made Cape Malay-style pickled fish recipe

7. Lamb hot cross bun sandwiches

For a fun and unexpected Easter main or lunch option, these slow-roasted lamb sandwiches served in spiced hot cross buns strike the perfect balance between being festive and flavour-forward.

Lamb hot cross bun sandwiches recipe

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