This certainly isn’t the Easter weekend most of us had planned, but the GBF team are on hand to help you make the most of the situation with treat breakfast, indulgent chocolate bakes and lovely spring roasts

Hot Cross Buns

This classic Easter bake is always is a firm favourite. It is lots of fun to make, especially for children who can help to shape the buns and pipe the distinctive white crosses.

Easter Egg Fridge Cake

This super-simple cake is a fun way to use up leftover Easter eggs

Martha Collison’s Mini Egg Cake

This pretty cake from Great British Bake Off star Martha Collison makes an amazing Easter centrepiece

Fondant Filled Easter Eggs

Make your own gooey fondant eggs in these really easy steps from Molly Bakes

Pistachio Crusted Rack of Spring Lamb

This vibrant rack of lamb is an absolute crowd pleaser. It’s the perfect way to ease into spring and a perfectly light alternative to a classic Sunday roast

Sparkling Rhubarb Cocktail

This is such a pretty-looking cocktail to serve when rhubarb is in season

White Chocolate & Strawberry Tiffin

Be warned: these tasty treats they won’t last long

Easter Nest Cupcakes

These simple cupcakes are always a crowd-pleaser. Top them with your choice of chocolate treat

Porchetta-style Pork Belly with Garlic Roasties

This slow-cooked pork roast is worthy of any celebration

Roast Chicken with Watercress & Ginger Mayonnaise

Homemade watercress mayo puts a lovely spring twist on classic roast chicken

Minted Lamb Chops with Watercress & Potato Salad

A great alternative to roast lamb if you’re only cooking for a few people

New Potato & Chorizo Hash, with Asparagus & Egg

Feast on this tasty hash for a springtime brunch or lunch

Slow-roast Pork with Cauliflower Cheese Dauphinoise

Cauliflower cheese dauphinoise is our new favourite side dish!

Bacon, Egg & Tomato Puff Pastry Tart

It doesn’t get easier than this – one sheet of ready-rolled puff pastry and a delicious five-ingredient topping. Serve for brunch, lunch or dinner with a simple side salad.

Hot Cross Apple Scones

Quicker to make than a yeasted hot cross bun but with all of the fruit and spice, these are just the thing for Easter tea

Courgette Pancakes with Crispy Bacon & Poached Eggs

Stack these delicious courgette pancakes up high and top with a poached egg and crispy bacon

Sausage Shakshuka with Feta

This hearty shakshuka is perfect for an extra special brunch, lunch or even dinner. Serve with lots of crusty bread to mop up the lovely tomatoey sauce

Clodagh McKenna’s Wild Garlic Tagliatelle with Goat’s Cheese

If you can't get your hands on wild garlic, simply replace with other fresh herbs that are in season, such as basil, mint or oregano

Boiled Eggs with Crispy Egg & Bacon Soldiers

A simple but special breakfast for Easter morning 

Rhubarb Shortbread & Ginger Cream

A sensational dessert that makes the most of the season's finest pink rhubarb