The stuffing, the perfect sides and the essential sauce you need to transform your lamb this Easter (and a great tipple to accompany it!)
- Aldi sells fresh Red Tractor assured British lamb year-round
- Their fresh leg of lamb will be on sale from Monday
- They guarantee not to be beaten on price on their whole legs of lamb against any other supermarket for the bank holiday weekend
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Hurrah! The first bank holiday of the year is almost upon us, and with it all of the joys that the Easter bunny brings. We've got hot cross buns firmly on the brain, chocolate eggs galore and are positively dribbling in anticipation of an epic Easter Sunday lunch.
Gather round and assemble your best loved family and friends (and perhaps even the slightly less loved members of your clan if you're feeling charitable!) for a traditional Easter feast to end all Easter feasts over the fabulous four-day long weekend, all with a little help from Aldi.
The first bank holiday of the year is almost upon us, and with it all of the joys that the Easter bunny brings
This Easter's homegrown lamb is set to be even sweeter with Aldi guaranteeing not to be beaten on price on their whole legs of lamb against any other supermarket for the bank holiday weekend
Lamb is the name of the game for a classic Easter Sunday centrepiece, and with us Brits producing some of the best lamb in the world thanks to its natural sweetness, succulence and careful rearing, you'd be sheepish to look elsewhere for your springtime roast.
Aldi sells fresh Red Tractor assured British lamb year-round, and in fact last year were only retailer not to fall back on New Zealand imports, and their fresh leg of lamb will be on sale from Monday.
Meat this delicious deserves some respect, so pair it with this tangy Salsa Verde made with fresh parsley and mint, garlic, gherkins and mustard, which complements the succulent rich lamb perfectly.
Tender and succulent roast lamb, basted in a zesty honey and wine marinade
Not for you? Take inspiration from the French with this honey, Dijon mustard and white wine infused spring roast lamb instead, or duck out of the kitchen to spend more time with your guests with Aldi's 2017 Supermeat & Fish award winner ready-prepped Lamb Shoulder with Redcurrant Glaze instead where tangy redcurrants add zing to a perfectly balanced cranberry and rich ruby port coating.
Amazingly, this Easter's homegrown lamb is set to be even sweeter with Aldi guaranteeing to not be beaten on price their whole legs of lamb against any other supermarket for the bank holiday weekend. And with that nice little saving in your pocket, you can afford to splash out on some seriously luxurious trimmings: try wine expert Olly Smith's recommendation for a big, juicy red to match.
He says, 'At Easter, with your roast lamb, a mighty Malbec like Aldi's Don Tomas Argentinian Malbec is an absolute star for the centrepiece of your celebrations.' At just £7.99 for this stonking bottle, there's plenty of dosh leftover for Aldi's British Mint Sauce with Balsamic Vinegar of Modena – at just 89p – and stamped with the Good Housekeeping Institute seal of approval.
Wine expert Olly Smith says, 'At Easter, with your roast lamb, a mighty Malbec like Aldi's Don Tomas Argentinian Malbec (£7.99) is an absolute star'
We're loving our lamb this year with Crispy Parmesan Potatoes for a hasselbacked spin on your standard Sunday roasties; just pop a couple of kebab skewers either side of the potato or position in the middle of a wooden spoon when slicing for an impressive cheffy side dish (see the full recipe here) without the Michelin price-tag – especially if you look out for Aldi's Super 6 veg offers.
And who could say no to a few cheeky pigs in blankets to celebrate the season? Pick up a pack of 12 Bacon Wrapped Sausages for just £1.99 which are just as moreish with perfectly pink lamb as with Aldi's incredible Fresh British Turkey Crown for anyone looking for something a bit less traditional to gobble up this bank holiday.
We're loving our lamb this year with Crispy Parmesan Potatoes for a hasselbacked spin on your standard Sunday roasties
Adventurous types might like to take a look at our currant favourite stuffing recipe to wow even the hardest to please of Easter guests: Hot Cross Bun Stuffing. Breadcrumb 80g of Aldi's Mixed Fruit Hot Cross Buns – if you can bear to deprive yourself of their toasted buttery deliciousness – and fry them off with finely chopped pancetta, onion and 40g of butter until temptingly fragrant. The subtle spicing and plump vine fruits make them natural bedfellow for roast lamb, and a surprisingly good match with chicken all year round – and at £2.99 for 1.65kg for Aldi's 100% British chicken, you can afford to get creative in the kitchen this Easter weekend.
for Marrakech Aubergines where cinnamon, cumin and souk-inspired spices are layered with grilled aubergine and couscous to dramatic effect
Veggies needn't feel shortchanged either. With a plethora of meat-free options from the luxurious and buttery puff pastry Spinach, Leek and Cheddar Vegetable Parcels to the earthily creamy Mushroom Trio Vegetable Parcels (both £1.99) to the irresistibly exotic recipe for Marrakech Aubergines where cinnamon, cumin and souk-inspired spices are layered with grilled aubergine and couscous to dramatic effect – again, remember to stop by that Super 6 aisle for a double bargain.
Similarly, the Aldi Taste Kitchen recipe for Beans, Carrots and Chickpeas with Harissa Yoghurt could earn its place on any Easter table for meat-eaters and vegetarians alike. Olly Smith says Aldi's Exquisite Limestone Coast Chardonnay (£5.79) is his go-to for veg-centric meals, 'Peachy and magnificent for an all-round sip to pour with a huge range of meat-free meals this Easter… Aussie wine like this ticks all the boxes.' As a triple award winner (IWSC Silver, no less) we're not ones to argue, especially when you can order a mixed case or two - or three! - online to be delivered to your door in time for Easter with free delivery. A happy Easter indeed.
