With Easter around the corner, families prepare to connect for a weekend of feasts, celebrations and reunions. They say that the kitchen in the heart of the home, so grab your aprons and get into the Easter spirit together with delicious springtime treats from some of the best food apps.
Best for: tried and tested recipes
BBC Good Food makes it easy to explore their 13,000 recipes by using their save and sort feature. You can sort recipes you like into collections which makes it easy to go back and try them for yourself. The app has a helpful ‘Cook Mode’ feature as well that keeps your screen awake while you’re busy cooking so your device stays mess-free. BBC Good Food requires a subscription which you can enjoy for 3 months free- all without ads.
Best for: a personalised cooking experience
Your new kitchen sidekick, Tasty, is packed with thousands of recipes and has clever features to make cooking more personalised. If you’re vegetarian, you can ask the app to hide recipes with meat, and if you’re whipping up something delectable for other people, you can search by social plans, dietary needs and difficulty. You can download this free app from the App Store or Google Play.
Best for: useful features
With over 35,000 recipes from around the world, you’re sure to find a dish to inspire you. Epicurious also has a handy ‘Seasonal Ingredients Finder’ that tells you what foods are fresh near you right now, so you can source ingredients locally and sustainably. Designed for both iPhone and iPad, the app can be downloaded for free on the App Store.
Best for: making things visual
Step-by-step photo and video instructions make cooking with this app a breeze. Kitchen Stories lets you create your own personal cookbooks, where you can add your own photos and leave feedback as well as useful tips. The app is free and available for Apple, Android, and Amazon devices.
Best for: getting organised
Paprika is best for helping you organise your favourite family recipes, as well as letting you save meal ideas from across the web. Available on iOS, Android, Mac and Windows, you can download it here. Get your little ones involved in the fun and use Neo, the smart kids watch while they’re baking. Neo has a timer mode so they know when the food is ready, and the built-in calculator lets them practice maths for baking conversions. Double batch of cookies, anyone?
Tips for the Best Hot Cross Buns
As far as Easter baking recipes go, it doesn’t get more classic than hot cross buns. Paul Hollywood tells you how to make buns that everyone will love.
How to Make an Easter Egg Cheesecake
This simple no-bake cheesecake is the perfect way to use up any leftover Easter eggs. Just chill overnight and top with the chocolate.
The Perfect Carrot Cake
Topped with fluffy icing and crunchy walnuts, this carrot cake is a sweet treat that goes perfectly with a cup of tea.
Classic Deviled Eggs for Easter
For an easy Easter lunch that doesn’t need a lot of ingredients, make some deviled eggs. You can make them in under 30 minutes, which is great when preparing for last-minute guests.
Easter Classic: Chocolate Babka
Great for sharing, this chocolate babka is delightfully tender and buttery. Pair it with a good cup of coffee for a lovely breakfast or afternoon treat.
How to Make Honey Buns
These beautiful honey buns have caramelised edges and a soft centre. It’s a deliciously sticky recipe that’s well worth the effort.
Glazed Easter Ham for Easter
For a crowd-pleasing Easter dinner that’s easy and packs a punch, take a look at this glazed ham recipe. It can be eaten for any meal and will serve the whole family.
Natural Easter Egg Dyes for Easter Crafts
Add a little colour to your celebrations and make your own natural Easter egg dyes. Using ingredients like fruits, vegetables and spices, you can achieve gorgeous colours without adding anything synthetic.
Use your phone to find yummy recipes to make and enjoy this Easter.