The Easter Bilby will be visiting soon, and with the Easter long weekend running from April 15th to 18th, it’s the perfect time to create outdoor space for relaxed gatherings with family and friends. Easter often means sharing good food in the fresh air, whether you’re hosting a large lunch or keeping things simple at home. Planning ahead helps you make the most of your outdoor setting and enjoy time with guests without stress. To help you prepare, we’ve put together a selection of our favourite recipes to inspire your Easter long weekend menu.
Lamb
Whether it’s a rack of lamb or shanks, lamb is the classic dish to serve over Easter. A traditional roast lamb will always do the trick but what about slow cooked lamb shanks in red wine and garlic? This recipe results in the lamb becoming tender and juicy, allowing the meat to fall off the bone. How about a leg of lamb with hasselback potatoes? This rosemary and garlic lamb chop recipe requires less cooking time, making it an even easier dish to recreate over the Easter long weekend.
Ottolenghi’s portobello mushroom steak recipe is the perfect substitute for your vegetarian friends and family.
Salads
There are so many salad recipes to choose from that it can become quite overwhelming when deciding on one! Using fresh and seasonal produce is always important. Additionally, incorporating fresh fruit into a salad is a delicious way to add sweetness whilst creating interesting flavour combinations.
Figs are currently in season and can be the hero of your salad! Fresh figs pair deliciously well with goat cheese or feta, rocket and a crunchy nut, such as a pecan. This recipe adds basil and a maple sweetened follows Balsamic Vinaigrette for an added touch. Adding a grain, such as quinoa, can bulk up the salad as well. This recipe uses freekeh as well as incorporating mint and currants to create an interesting flavour sensation.
This summer Asian slaw incorporates peaches with crunchy green and red cabbage, green onions and a ginger miso dressing to tie it all together. A super interesting recipe that is bound to impress your guests!
Dessert
As always, there will be plenty of chocolate to go around over Easter. If you are wanting a break from all the cocoa, perhaps a simple lemon tart would go down a treat? Alternately, no one is ever disappointed to see an apple and rhubarb crumble! If you do have a lot of leftover chocolate, you can always use it to make chocolate chip cookies, chocolate-dipped strawberries or even a chocolate cheesecake. The opportunities are endless!
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Sitting outdoors this Easter
Whilst we’ve only just started Autumn here in Australia, there’s no denying that the weather is starting to cool down. Unfortunately, we can’t just rely on a full day of sunshine on Easter Sunday. Never fear! A Louvre House roof system would solve all your outdoor dining problems that may arise.
Take control of the weather by keeping the rain and wind out, while letting sunlight, warmth and airflow in. A louvre roof is an opening roof made from a series of horizontal slats that can be opened, closed or angled to let in just the right amount of light and air. If it’s a sweltering hot day or raining on Easter Sunday, you can close the louvre shutters to protect yourself from getting burnt or wet. You can still enjoy your outdoor space with a Louvre House roof system!
If you are blessed with gorgeous weather this Easter long weekend, you can keep the slats open to enjoy the warm sunshine. Louvre House louvre roof systems are proudly manufactured in Australia from the finest quality aluminium. Our adjustable louvre roof systems are custom designed and come in a range of colours
Create the Perfect Outdoor Space with a Louvre Roof System
Choosing a louvre roof system allows you to create outdoor space that can be enjoyed in all conditions, without having to worry about the forecast. It provides protection from harsh weather while still letting in soft, filtered sunlight on warmer days. Installing a Louvre House system is a straightforward process and helps you create outdoor space that’s comfortable, practical, and ready to use throughout the year.
If you would like to know more about how Louvre House can help you create a space for your outdoor living area with our range of roofing options and outdoor accessories, contact us today!
