Scrumptious Easter recipes to feed the whole family this bank holiday weekend
The Easter bank holiday weekend is so close we can almost taste it! Over the past few years we’ve been robbed of family gatherings and special get-togethers, so now whenever we celebrate with loved ones we like to make the most of it.
Spring is well and truly here and so Lidl Ireland is inviting shoppers to create a show-stopping Easter feast at home using its easy-to-follow seasonal Spring recipes.
Gather your family around the table and treat them to a traditional restaurant quality Spring feast using Lidl Ireland’s delicious Whole Roast Leg of Irish Lamb (€8.99 per kg). This tender cut of meat is one of the most wine-friendly dishes and suits most red wine.
Lidl Ireland’s Master of Wine, Richard Bampfield recommends pairing the lamb dish with the Rioja Crianza (€7.99) from Spain or the Saint Emilion Grand Cru (€14.99), both available all year round as part of Lidl Ireland’s everyday wine range across its 174 stores.
Roasted Leg of Lamb
Ingredients:
(Serves 6)
2.9kg Irish whole lamb leg
1 large onion, peeled and cut into wedges
2 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic, grated
2 tbsp rosemary, roughly chopped
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Method:
Cooking time: depends on the weight of the joint
Remove the leg of lamb from the fridge 1 hour before cooking and remove from packaging.
Preheat the oven to 180C. In a bowl combine the oil, garlic, rosemary, salt and pepper.
Place the onion into a large roasting tray and place the leg of lamb on top. Drizzle the lamb with the garlic oil and use the back of a spoon to spread all over the joint. Pour in enough water to just over the base of the roasting tray.
Roast the lamb in the oven for 20 minutes/454g (medium) or 35 minutes/454g (well done) plus an extra 20 minutes.
Transfer the roasted lamb to a plate to rest for 10 minutes before carving.
After enjoying a wholesome Easter feast, put a spring back in your step with Lidl Ireland’s easy to make Irish Espresso Martini. This indulgent cocktail is both sweet and creamy and when made with freshly brewed coffee is undoubtably a crowd pleaser.
Whether it’s a cosy night in or a fun celebration with friends and family, this delicious cocktail made with the retailer’s top-rated Deluxe Irish Cream Liqueur (€9.99) will be the star of the show this Easter. This seasonal Irish twist on the classic packs a punch and is the perfect accompaniment to your Easter dinner party.
Why not take it a step further and serve your cocktail in one of Lidl Ireland’s chocolate Easter eggs, making your dinner party an eggs-trordinary night to remember.
Irish Espresso Martini
Ingredients:
70ml Deluxe Irish Cream Liqueur
70ml vodka
60ml espresso coffee
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 handful ice cubes
Lidl Chocolate Easter egg, to serve
Cook's notes:
If you’d like a chocolate or cinnamon version of this simply add 25g chocolate spread to the ingredients before shaking and top with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon for serving.
Equipment needed:
Cocktail shaker, cocktail glass.
Method:
Place all ingredients into a cocktail shaker along with ice, use fresh-from-the-freezer ice, as melting ice is too watery and will dilute the martini. You want the ice to smash up while chilling the liquid down as this is what creates the frothy top.
Once shaken, tap the side to break the vacuum seal and using a strainer or the strainer on the shaker. Create a medium sized hole in the top of your Lidl Ireland Chocolate Easter egg and strain the mixture into the chilled egg to serve.
Add a straw and garnish to taste.
