Planning your big Easter shop? Here’s where you can find the best deals

Ann Cronin

Brought to you by Lidl

Don’t miss these eggs-cellent deals…

With Easter just around the corner, it’s probably time to start planning that big Bank Holiday shop.

And for the occasion that’s in it, it’s only right to stock up on some top-quality food and ingredients to help you prep the ultimate Easter feast.

Well, we’ve got some good news! From Tuesday 12 April, Lidl will be stocking an incredible Easter range to help you prep a full-course dinner.

With LOADS of delicious, high-quality and affordable ingredients for breakfast, dinner and dessert available, you’ll no doubt be able to stock up on everything you need for Easter without breaking the bank.

Plus, they’ve launched their handy Spring brochure for the occasion, which highlights the full range available and is jam packed with recipe ideas and expertly chosen wine pairings too. You can find that HERE.

With that in mind, here’s everything you need to plan your delicious Easter feast…

Breakfast

First things first, it’s so important to start your Easter celebrations on the right note with a delicious breakfast. Whether you’re a loyal fan of the Full Irish or you’re craving something a bit more continental, we’re sure you’ll be on the look out for some handy savings on your favourite breakfast essentials.

Well, look no further! You can pick up everything you’ll need to prep a delicious Irish Fry for a family of four for just €8.56 in stores now. Or, if you’re looking for something a little bit lighter, why not try out Lidl’s Baked Breakfast Croissant recipe HERE.

Dinner

Now it’s time for the big feast! For starters, Lidl have a huge selection so there’s sure to be something that will wet your appetite, as you can choose from:

A Charcuterie board of delicious Irish cheeses and international meats
Mussells in white wine sauce
Organic Irish Smoked Salmon
Easy peel jumbo king prawns
Organic Irish Smoked Salmon with Irish Brown Soda Bread

All of these delicious nibbles pair perfectly with Lidl’s Chenin Blanc white wine too, FYI.

And when it comes to afforable, top-quality mains, you’re spoiled for choice there too. Choose from:

Irish Whole Leg of Lamb €8.99
Steak from €8.29 and a selection of beef offering from €11.99
Selection of Hams from €9.99
Fresh Irish Turkey Crown from €19.99
An huge selection of fish and seafood are also available

Lidl’s Easter range also includes all the trimmings you’ll need for the ultimate feast, including baby potatoes, cheese potato gratin, butternut squash and a huge selection of vegetables. Ideal!

And to make planning your menu evening easier, Lidl have teamed up with Master of Wine Richard Bampfield to select some perfect pairings for all of the dishes above. Richard has expertly rated some of Lidl’s delicious red and white wine offering to find the perfect vino to compliment each of these delicious dishes, and you can find his recommendations in the brochure HERE.

Dessert

If you still have any room left in your belly after that feast, it’s only right to treat yourself to a delectable dessert.

With choices such as an Irish Cream Liquor Cheesecake, Sticky Toffee Pudding, profiteroles and tiramisu, Lidl’s dessert range is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Or if a tasty afternoon tea is more your style, they’re also stocking some delicious essentials including cupcakes, hot cross buns, Easter mini bites, split cake and more tasty nibbles that pair perfectly with a cuppa.

A little bit extra…

No Easter get-together is complete without some delicious chocolate eggs to indulge on, and Lidl has plenty of options here too.

Lidl have a HUGE range of delicious Easter eggs available, including classic favourites for the kids and some more luxurious options for you, including white chocolate with raspberry, milk chocolate with honeycomb and a selection of Prosecco eggs. Yum…

And for those final finishing touches, Lidl have a stunning selection of Easter flowers that’ll make the perfect centrepiece for your Easter feast. Check it out…