Easter is a much-awaited holiday for families to spend time together or go to local events. But for the kids and young at heart, sweet treats are the star of this festive occasion. So here’s a double treat of Easter dessert recipes—Easter chocolate eggs and Easter cookies—you can make to cap off fun egg hunts and Easter parties.
Easter is still a few weeks away but we’re posting a sweet treat anyway. This traditional recipe lets you bake orange-scented Greek Easter biscuits that are perfect with a cup of coffee or tea. Firm yet tender when baked, they also make the best Easter gifts and are extra tasty with a sprinkle of sesame seeds or dust of icing sugar!
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Easter is a sacred occasion observed all over the world to commemorate Christ’s death and resurrection. Families would spend this long holiday together at home, cooking or playing fun games with the kids. While we are accustomed to celebrating this event with hot cross buns, chocolate bunnies, and egg hunts, Easter around Europe is just as colourful and festive. Read on and discover what makes Easter in Greece, Spain, Italy, Denmark, Germany, and Switzerland special and unique.
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At Easter, it is really nice to make an effort to celebrate food with family and friends. Over the past few years, I have found roast chicken my Easter roast of choice as it is simple to prepare. When served with salad and baked potatoes, it’s not too heavy to enjoy on a long table lunch.
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Want to make Easter extra special? Celebrate like the Greeks do and try this traditional Greek bread recipe at home. Traditionally made on Maundy Thursday and served on Easter Sunday, this sweet and light braided loaf called tsoureki comes bright and celebratory with its symbolic red dyed egg on top. It’s made with the two Greek spices mahlepi and masticha, giving tsoureki a distinct and delectable aromatic smell.
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