Easy meals you can prepare during Easter

A plating of Samosas. [File, Standard]

Easter is here with us, and with a long weekend comes a lot of cooking, especially for loved ones.

So whether you are playing host, being hosted, or spending this long weekend alone, here are some amazing quick meals you might want to try:

Lamb

This holiday is all about gathering. It could be meeting up with friends, having family time, or being in the church with other members.

The easiest way to feed huge groups is to slaughter a cow, but during Easter, a lamb is preferred. There are various ways to cook this meat from roasting the ribs, to making lamb chops and mutton stew.

Baking

Baking comes out as a fun activity during this short holiday. Most people say baking is hard and chaotic, but the results will never disappoint when instructions are adhered to. One can bake cakes and design them differently, preferably shaping them as eggs. Crossbread and carrot cakes have a special connection to Easter Holidays.

Samosa

This delicacy is tastier when served to a group of people and while eaten amidst laughter and stories. Just like baking, the recipe is more of a fun activity. With the right sauces, samosas will never disappoint.

Eggs

According to the Easter Bunny folklore, one of the gifts carried by the bunny is eggs. Eggs are a symbol of Easter, and having them in your recipes will especially honour the holidays. They could be boiled or fried, but that does not restrict you from trying other recipes.

A serving of Pilau. The dish is easy to prepare and not time-consuming. [File, Standard]

Pilau

Let’s all be honest, nothing beats Swahili dishes especially when it comes to sharing amazing meals with your family and friends. It is easy to prepare and won’t take up much of your time. All you will need is a side dish of kachumbari and your meal is as good as ready.

Mashed potatoes and meatballs

Mashed potatoes and meatballs is a mouthwatering combo and the time it will take you to prepare it will be all worth it in the end. If you are spending Easter with kids and family, this is a favorable meal as you can bond with them while preparing it.

Chicken Biryani

If you don’t like mashing your food together, how about you try some chicken biryani? Like pilau, it is easy to prepare and your whole family will be licking their fingers when they are done.