Mains

For an alternative to a Sunday roast, try this lamb and pumpkin pie which is the ultimate comfort food.

Try this delicious recipe from World Vision’s annual Carve a Heart campaign.

Fishcakes are a great way of introducing little ones to seafood. Serve with a green salad for a healthy supper. But if you want something more filling, serve with chunky homemade chips and peas.

A luxuriously creamy mixed seafood pie. Try adding egg yolks to your mash to create a luxurious texture and give a lovely brown crust.

Not a great dish if you’re on a diet – but fantastic for an indulgent treat on that special occasion.

Serve with a selection of roasted veg. Simply toss chunks of red, orange and yellow peppers with olive oil, salt and pepper and asparagus spears and roast alongside the chicken until just beginning to char.

This recipe is great if you’re looking for a lighter alternative to Sunday lunch, but is versatile enough to work as a mid-week meal.

A hearty Sunday roast and Easter feast that the whole family will love. The vegetables in the recipe can be replaced with others if you wish such as potatoes, parsnips, carrots, courgettes or aubergines. The timings giving are for cooked lamb that is still a little pink so if you prefer your meat pinker or well done, adjust the times accordingly.

This dish is just perfect for Easter Sunday lunch. Serve with mashed potatoes and a selection of seasonal greens.

A good alternative to a traditional Sunday roast!