Plan for the school holidays
With all that free time ahead, give kids something fun and engaging to keep their little hands busy. Baking projects are perfect for learning new skills, stretching creative muscles and making something tasty for Easter that the whole family can enjoy.
Fun for the school holidays…
Four days to go
Buy your Easter eggs
Shops will be full of chocolate eggs, bunnies and the occasional woodland creature at this time of year, so how do you sort the best from the rest? Whether you want an egg that’s ideal for kids, dark chocolate lovers or fans of something a little different, you’ll find it in our Easter egg review.
Three days to go
Plan your Easter egg hunt
It’s an essential part of Easter celebrations for both kids and grown-ups: the Easter egg hunt. Gather your chocolate bunnies and eggs for a hunt of epic proportions! We’ve written a handy guide complete with printable clues, ideas for hiding places and recipes for treats with a twist.
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Two days to go
Make your own Easter egg
Just how easy is it to create your own beautiful egg? What kind of chocolate is best for moulding? Do you need any special equipment? We’ve answered all these questions and more…
One day to go
Make your hot cross buns
Hot cross buns are a staple bake for any Easter celebration. We’ve assembled not just the best hot cross bun recipes from our collections, but tips from the experts and even things to do with any leftovers at risk of going stale.
Good Friday
Fancy fish feast
Fish is traditionally eaten on Good Friday. If you’re planning on having it for dinner, be sure to take inspiration from our recipes and expert cooking tips, below.
Easter weekend
Easter lunch and drinks
Easter Sunday is one of the highlights of the roast calendar. Plan your feast with help from our recipe collections – we have vegetarian and vegan ideas, too.
Easter Monday
Love your leftovers
Chances are you’ll be left with a whole load of leftover Easter chocolate. Turn your spare chunks into engaging projects for kids and shareable bakes with our ideas, below.
Get more Easter inspiration…
Easter recipe collection
Easter baking recipes
Easter hub page
Top 5 Easter nest recipes
Healthy Easter snacks and treats
Kids’ Easter recipes