Hunting Easter eggs in the woods was one of my childhood’s spring highlights. The sweet smell of blossoms and sunlight in the air, the trees’ leaves presenting their most fragile green, and – in a lucky year – I could even replace boots and jacket for shirt and jeans while searching for golden wrapped chocolate eggs and bunnies. I always loved the sprouting energy that comes with the change of season, when winter’s shades of grey and brown give way to vibrant colours. Easter is a changing point in the year, there’s the promise of summer in the air.

Is there a better way to celebrate this day than gathering your loved ones around the table and treating them to a luscious brunch? Here’s some inspiration (click the titles for the recipes):

Tsoureki – Greek Easter Bread with Aniseed and Orange Blossom Water

 

Traditional Maltese Figolli

 

Eggnog Sponge Cake with Whipped Cream

 

Poppy Seed and White Chocolate Babka

 

Green Shakshuka Crêpes

 

Rhubarb Tartlets with Cinnamon Oat Crumble

 

Gruyère and Red Onion Focaccia

 

Pistachio Orange Blossom Muffins

 

Crescent Milk Rolls with Poppy Seeds

 

Bean and Ramp Quiche

 

Rhubarb Chocolate Cake

 

Marzipan-Ribboned Challah Knots

 

Cheesecake Swiss Roll with Mascarpone and Blackberries

 

Roast Rosemary Lamb with Garlic and Tomatoes

 

 Spinach Ricotta stuffed Conchiglioni on Grilled Cherry Tomatoes

 

Spring Timpana – Maltese Pasta Pie with Asparagus, Peas, and Leeks

 

There will be two new Easter recipes coming up this Sunday and next Wednesday!