Entertaining this Easter? or just fancy giving a new recipe a whirl? 

The long weekend is the perfect opportunity to whip up a storm in the kitchen.

Here are some recipes that are worth getting your mixing bowl out for if you fancy baking some homemade treats or want to try something a little different on Easter Sunday.

1. Hot Cross Buns

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2. Coconut & Passion Fruit Layer Cake

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3. Chocolate Easter Cupcakes

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4. Spring Lamb Rump, Spiced Red Cabbage, Leek Puree, Gratin Potatoes and Red Wine Jus

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5. Easter Simnel Cake

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6. Organix Easter Chick Cupcakes

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7. Organix Easter Biscuits

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