🐣 What to Cook for Easter in Australia

Easter in Australia isn’t just about chocolate eggs and hot cross buns—it’s also the perfect time to gather your loved ones and whip up a festive meal that’s as comforting as it is impressive. Whether you're cooking with a gas cooktop, an induction cooktop, or a ceramic cooktop, we've put together the ultimate Easter menu, packed with Aussie flavor and modern convenience.

🍲 Starter: Creamy Pumpkin Soup

• 1kg pumpkin, diced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves
• 3 cups vegetable stock
• 1 cup cream

Steps:

1. In a pot, sauté onion and garlic on medium heat.
2. Add pumpkin and stock, bring to boil, then simmer for 20 minutes.
3. Blend smooth, stir in cream, season with salt and pepper.

🐟 Main Course: Pan-Seared Salmon with Lemon Butter

• 4 salmon fillets
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• Juice of 1 lemon
• Fresh herbs (dill or parsley)

Steps:

1. Heat pan over high heat. Sear salmon skin-side down for 3–4 mins.
2. Flip, add butter, garlic, and lemon juice. Cook another 2 mins.
3. Garnish with herbs. Serve with sautéed asparagus or baby potatoes.

🥕 Dessert: Carrot Cake Pancakes

• 1 cup flour
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 cup grated carrot
• 1 egg
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1 tbsp honey

Steps:

1. Mix all ingredients into a batter.
2. Heat a non-stick pan and cook pancakes 2–3 minutes each side.
3. Top with maple syrup, yogurt, or cream cheese glaze.

👨🍳 Choose the Right Cooktop

🎉 Wrap-Up

Whether you're in the backyard or on a balcony, Easter doesn’t need to be complicated. With just a cooktop, you can serve a festive and heartwarming meal that everyone will love.

From savory salmon to fluffy pancakes, Easter cooking on a cooktop has never been easier—or tastier.