Serve up some excitement this Easter! From how to decorate the table to easy feasts and crafting ideas the whole family will enjoy

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With spring in the air and a certain bunny on hand to serve up the treats, there's no time like Easter for a spot of family fun. 

While planning a big gathering can be time consuming, focusing on simple pleasures will help you save time, money and effort - without dialing down the enjoyment factor one bit! 

And rather than traipsing around lots of different shops to pick up your supplies, why not sort it all in one go?

Asda is your one-hop Easter shop, with everything you need to celebrate Easter your way - from delicious roast lamb, refreshing tipples and sweet treats to crafting materials for the kids. 

This year, the supermarket is doubling down on its reputation for value with some amazing deals. And now it's also been named 'Overall Winner' of the Good Housekeeping Institute's Easter Taste Test 2025, why go anywhere else? 

So now we've sorted where to shop, all that's left is to plan the big day itself. Here are some ideas to get you started...  

Amazing Easter! Chocolate eggs are just one of the many joys of the season 

A feast to remember

Nothing brings people together like a hearty roast, particularly on Easter Sunday.   

And while they sometimes have a reputation of being time consuming to prepare, you can avoid this by cutting down on all the optional sides and trimmings to focus on the essentials instead. 

Tender, succulent meat sits at the heart of any great roast. Add in some roasties, gravy and a side of veg, and you've already got a meal to remember.

ASDA has a wide range of Easter centrepieces available this year, with many on Rollback. 

Traditionalists will inevitably opt for the bone-in whole Lamb leg, a wonderfully rich, flavour-packed Easter classic that was £12.34 per kilo, now £6.17.

Equally tasty alternatives include the Large Beef Joint (was £11.36 per kilo, now £5.68) or Pork Leg (was £5.98 per kilo, now £3.48), while for something slightly different you can pick up a Salmon Side (was £18.28 per kilo, now £9.14). 

Roast lamb is an Easter classic, but there are plenty of alternatives if you'd rather switch things up, including salmon and pork

No matter what you are looking for this Easter, ASDA offers something for every taste, budget and cooking method, including air fryers.

And they've got some top notch Easter recipe ideas to share too - as long as you carry on reading to the bottom! 

Fun crafting

For an easy way to entertain your kids over Easter, how about laying on some creative challenges?

Egg painting has the advantage of requiring very little equipment while being loads of fun at the same time. 

For this you can either use hardboiled eggs, freshly hollowed eggs or polystyrene alternatives.

The George Home Sun Catchers Kit (£1.50) is a good option for this activity

As well as painting your eggs, you can make things even more creative by adding some fun pompoms.  

Get crafty this Easter and create your own themed decorations using the George Home Pom Pom Decs 

So go ahead and pick up a packet of George Home Pom Pom Decs (£1.50). 

And how about getting your kids baking some delicious Easter biscuits to enjoy with a cup of tea? For that, you'll want The George Home Baking Kit (£6), which includes a rolling pin, a mixing spoon and three Easter-themed cookie cutters. 

Terrific treats! 

Talking of eggs, time to move on to those of the chocolate variety... 

Tracking them down in a morning Easter egg hunt is always a highlight for kids. 

To make things even more exciting, we love the idea of leaving small visual clues, like a piece of carrot or a bunny 'footprint' made out of flour, for little-ones to find around the house. 

When it comes to the chocolate eggs themselves, it's no secret classic options are often the most popular. So it's just as well ASDA is offering their selection of large Easter eggs for just £2.32!

And don't forget to stock up on hot cross buns at the same time... 

Exceptional by ASDA 4 Hot Cross Buns (£1.43) have just been ranked joint runner-up by Good Housekeeping Institute in their traditional hot cross bun category. 

Try them... they're bun-believable!  

A George Home Easter Felt Treat Bag (£2) is perfect for taking on Easter egg hunts! 

Delicious drinks

Socialising can be thirsty work, so you'll want to make sure your fridge is full of refreshing drinks options for the big day. 

To help keep costs down, ASDA has a range of soft drink big packs on Rollback, alongside a huge selection of beers, wines and spirits for the grown-ups. 

This year, we particularly love the Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc (was £10.44, now £7.96), which features glorious fruit flavours from New Zealand. 

As always, enjoy in moderation. 

Table decorating tips  

George Home is the destination for affordable, quality and style and has everything for your home this Easter.

While it's lovely to have big bouquets of spring flowers like hyacinths and tulips, a more economical option is to only buy a few before detaching the petals and scattering them down the middle. 

George Home's beautifully designed White & Yellow Lemon Dinner Set 

George Home is the place to go for tableware that combines style, quality and value. 

Their 12-piece White & Yellow Lemon Dinner Set (£32) is the ideal option for entertaining.

You can accompany these with their stunning green glassware range, including wine glasses, tumblers and Champagne glasses starting at just £8 for a set of four.

And for the perfect finishing touch, the Pink & White Seersucker Tablecloth is available for only £12.

Shop the full range in-store, at ASDA.com or George.com. 

PS... now check out these awesome Easter recipes  

Side of salmon with harissa & pomegranate 

Make salmon the star of the show, bejewelled with pomegranate seeds and fresh mint leaves.

Serves: 6

Ready in 40 mins

Info: GF, EF, 1 or 5-a-day 

 

• 4 tsp Asda Harissa Paste
• 4 tsp runny honey
• 1 lime, juice and zest (use 2 tsp juice)
• 800g Asda Boneless Salmon Side
• 1kg Asda Extra Special Baby Potatoes, halved
• 175g frozen peas
• 50g unsalted butter
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large leek, sliced
• 2 Little Gem lettuce, sliced into quarters with the stalk still connecting the leaves
• 3 tbsp chopped fresh mint leaves
• 4 tbsp Asda 50% Less Fat Crème Fraîche
• 1 x 80g pack Asda Sweet & Crunchy Pomegranate Seeds

1 Preheat the oven to 200ºC/180ºC fan/gas 6. Mix the harissa paste, honey and lime juice to make a glaze. Lay the salmon on a large roasting tray lined with baking paper. Brush with the glaze and roast for 20–22 mins, until just cooked and flaky.

2 While the salmon is in the oven, cook the potatoes in a pan of boiling water for 15–17 mins until tender.

3 Put the frozen peas in a bowl and cover with boiling water; set aside. Melt half the butter in a frying pan with the oil. Fry the leeks over a medium heat for 3 mins until softened.

4 Increase the heat and add the lettuce wedges to the pan, flat side down. Cook for 2–3 mins until starting to brown, then turn. Repeat with the other side. Drain the peas and add to the pan. Reduce the heat and cook everything for a further 1 min.

5 Drain the potatoes well, return to the pan, season and add the remaining butter and half the mint leaves. Gently mix.

6 Put the salmon on a serving board. Drizzle with crème fraîche. Scatter over the pomegranate seeds, lime zest and mint.

Pesto lamb leg with saucy potatoes 

Elevate your succulent Easter roast with plenty of herby flavours to give a burst of springtime freshness.

Serves: 6-8

Prep time: 35 mins

Info: EF  

 

• 2 x 30g packs Asda Cool & Refreshing Mint
• 130g pack Asda Extra Special Basil Pesto
• 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• Asda Tender Lamb Leg (typically 2.15kg)
• 2kg pack Asda Smooth & Rich Red Potatoes, peeled and cut into thick wedges
• 1 garlic bulb, cloves, bashed and peeled
• 20g pack Asda Delightfully Fragrant Growing Rosemary
• 20g pack Asda Fresh & Earthy Thyme
• 300ml lamb (or chicken) stock
• 1 lemon, zested and juiced

1 Pick and finely chop most of the mint leaves, adding them to the pesto with 3 tbsp oil and 6 tbsp water (or whizz together in a small food processor). Trim the lamb leg of excess sinew and score all over at 2cm intervals, about 1–2cm deep, season well and spread over ½ the pesto (reserve the rest to serve). Leave the lamb to marinate while you prep the potatoes, or for up to 24 hours in the fridge. Preheat the oven to 180°C/160°C fan/gas 4.

2 In a very deep baking tray or roasting tin (that will hold all of the potatoes and lamb), toss the potato wedges and garlic cloves, reserving 1 for garnish, with remaining oil and seasoning, then spread in an even layer. 

Add the rosemary and thyme (bunched and tied with kitchen string if you have some) to the centre of the tray. Pour stock over the potatoes then top with the lamb leg.

3 Roast for 1 hr. Remove and cover just the lamb with foil and roast for about 20 mins more for medium-rare (55°C internal temperature); 25–30 mins for medium (60°C); 30–35 mins for medium-well (65°C); 35–40 mins for well done (70°C+). 

For accuracy, test with a meat thermometer.

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Taste Test approved by Good Housekeeping 2025.