Make Easter entertaining easy with these bring-a-plate recipes. For those who are tasked with the salad this year, we have everything from the light and bright through to the epic and potato-charged. If a classy starter is more your style, consider a veg-and-cheese-laden bruschetta, some zingy wings or skewers, or classic French rillettes. For sides, take your pick from savoury pies, tarts and bakes, or a dish of loaded roast vegies. Whichever recipe you choose, be warned: you’ll definitely be asked to bring it again next year.

Heirloom tomato tarte tatin

Tomato and basil is a flavour match made in heaven. Have it down on earth with this tarte tatin.

Spiced wing dings with hot and sour sauce

These spiced wing dings are definitely worth the wait! Marinating the chicken for 24 hours allows the flavours to really develop. It also makes the chicken tender and juicy once cooked.

Grilled haloumi and tomato bruschetta with za'atar caper salsa

Warren Mendes gives new meaning to grilled cheese with this open haloumi bruschetta.

Roasted baby carrots with nori dressing

The humble carrot is elevated to star of the show in this colourful side by Darren Robertson and Magdalena Roze.

Beetroot, kale and hazelnut quiche

Credit: Ben Dearnley

“We like to bake beetroot skin-on, wrapped in foil. This method gives an even texture and a soft, earthy sweetness. It’s also quite forgiving because you don’t need to be super precise about time or temperature. The hazelnuts marry well with kale and beets, especially in a silky custard filling. The sturdy pastry shell of this quiche makes it a great dish for transporting, too.” – Michael James. You’ll need a 24cm (base), 25cm (top), 3.5cm-deep loose-based tart pan for this recipe. Find the puff pastry recipe here.

Pumpkin, chickpea and feta pie

“This dish has a Mediterranean feel with the tomato base and gentle use of herbs and spice. It’s also highly adaptable – switch out chickpeas for cannellini beans, sweet paprika for smoked or balsamic vinegar for pomegranate molasses.” – Michael James