1. Herby roast lamb with harissa brinjals

I like to roast the lamb the night before, then cover it tightly with tin foil to rest and become wonderfully tender. To serve, heat it up in the oven, covered, at 160°C for 40 minutes.

 herby roast lamb with harissa brinjals recipe

2. Roasted red peppers with Hollandaise

You might feel daunted when you hear the word ‘Hollandaise’ but this recipe is flop-proof – even if you double the quantities.

roasted red peppers with Hollandaise recipe

3. Poached leeks with creamy asparagus sauce

This is a great way to add the sweetness of seasonal leeks into a delicious side of greens.

poached leeks with creamy asparagus sauce recipe

4. Lamb ribs with patty pan-and-fennel slaw

The ribs are cooked slowly to render the fat. The freshness of the fennel slaw and dressing cut through all that richness.

lamb ribs with patty pan-and-fennel slaw recipe

5. Roast chicken-and-ham terrine

Making a terrine can seem intimidating but this one, using Woolies’ ready-cooked ham and chicken, is so easy.

roast chicken-and-ham terrine recipe

6. Schwarma-spiced roast lamb

This schawarma-spiced roast lamb is seasoned to perfection and a great addition to any Easter table. It's also topped with a refreshing fennel salsa.

 schwarma-spiced roast lamb recipe

7. Chunky cabbage salad

This is a great alternative to a regular slaw – and my favourite way to use a large cabbage when I’m feeding a crowd.

 chunky cabbage salad recipe

8. Crunchita with chilli crisp

Chilli crisp turns ice-cold lettuce leaves into a salad packed with punchy flavours.

crunchita with chilli crisp recipe

9. Twice-cooked roast potatoes in tomato salsa

You can also make this with sweet potatoes. Either way, they’ll taste great served with the roast peppers and Hollandaise.

 twice-cooked roast potatoes in tomato salsa recipe

10. Slow-roasted lamb shoulder pie

This lamb pie is rather spectacular and a lovely surprise – no one will expect it on an Easter table.

 slow-roasted lamb shoulder pie recipe 

11. Swan pavlovas on raspberry purée

A different take on a regular pavlova, these cute meringue swans served in pools of raspberry purée add some fun to the table. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream.

swan pavlovas on raspberry purée recipe

12. Dried fig-and-apple fruit cake

All that fruit makes for a beautifully moist cake. If you have the chance to bake it in vine leaves, please do – you’ll get a great crust.

Dried fig-and-apple fruit cake recipe

13. Pashka semifreddo

I took inspiration from the traditional Easter dessert, pashka, which is loaded with dried fruits, nuts and glacé cherries, to make this ice-cream version. Use any fancy cake mould or a loaf pan. The mixture makes 1 ½ litres, divide between moulds as appropriate.

Pashka semifreddo recipe