Spending quality time with your family this Easter is far more important than making complicated meals, especially when the lead up to the holidays is often against a backdrop of a busy (often stressful) mum life. If you don't have time to cook dinner for Easter, there are loads of options available to you to allow you enjoy time with your family without worrying about cooking.
Have a potluck:
If you're celebrating Easter with friends or family, consider having a potluck where everyone brings a dish to share. This can take the pressure off of you to cook a full meal and also allow for a variety of different dishes.
Order restaurant takeout or delivery:
Many restaurants offer takeout or delivery options, and some may even have special Easter menus. Check with your favourite local restaurants to see what options they have available.
Skip the roast:
If you aren't a fan of ham or lamb, consider keeping things easy with a mixture of homemade and shop-bought salads, veggie sides and soups. Add a board of artisan breads from the local bakery and a couple of easy desserts (think pavlova with cream and passion fruit or bowls of fresh berries with dollops of freshly whipped cream) and everyone will leave happy. The best part? Salads are a breeze to make, serving and clean up are simple and so you're guaranteed to have a no-stress holiday feast.
Buy in a restaurant quality meal from M&S:
The delicious M&S Easter Family Dine In is back and it's better than ever before! It’s the ultimate fuss-free feast which guarantees unbeatable value. At just €20 for a family of 4, choose 1 main + 3 sides from a range of scrumptious dishes.
Available in-store from Wednesday 6th April (and is available until 10th April), this is an Easter treat for all the family. From the Slow Cooked Lamb Shoulder with a rich, meaty gravy and a heavenly Cheesy Green Vegetable Bake with a creamy, extra mature cheddar cheese sauce to M&S’ award-winning Plant Kitchen Roast Butternut Squash & Spinach Pie with crisp vegan filo pastry and Smashed Potatoes with Salsa Verde, there is something for everyone to enjoy!
Included in the deal are:
MAINS
- Outdoor-bred Pork Rib Roast
- Sirloin Roast of Beef
- Bone in Slow Cooked Lamb Shoulder (GF)
- Slow Cooked Lamb Shoulder (GF)
- Creamy Stuffed Salmon
- Plant Kitchen Roast Butternut Squash & Spinach Pie (Ve)
SIDES
- Sage and Onion Stuffing
- Emperor Carrots & Red Onion (V)
- Beef Dripping Roast Potatoes
- 4 Beef Dripping Yorkshire Puddings
- Cheesy Green Vegetable Bake (V)
- Smashed Potatoes with Salsa Verde (Ve)
- Spring Greens, Cavolo Nero & Peas (V)
- Carrots, Purple Sprouting Broccoli & Fine Beans (Ve)
Stores in Ireland are closed on Easter Sunday, so make sure you purchase this offer before they close on Saturday evening.
Whatever you opt for on Easter Sunday, keep it simple - remember that Easter is about spending time with loved ones, so don't feel like you need to have a fancy, elaborate meal. The most important thing is to enjoy the time you have together.
