Easter cooking in a caravan

Cooking in a caravan often requires recipes that are simple, quick, and don’t need too many tools or ingredients. Here are a few Easter-themed ideas that work well in a caravan kitchen:

1. Easter Bunny Pancakes

Ingredients:

  • Pancake mix (or flour, egg, milk)
  • Chocolate chips
  • Whipped cream
  • Strawberries or bananas for garnish

Instructions:

  1. Prepare pancakes using a premade mix or your favourite recipe. Make one large and two small pancakes for each “bunny.”
  2. Arrange the large pancake as the body and the small ones as ears.
  3. Use chocolate chips for eyes, a strawberry slice for the nose, and whipped cream for the tail.

2. Mini Hot Cross Bun Toasties

Ingredients:

  • Hot cross buns
  • Butter
  • Cheese or chocolate spread

Instructions:

  1. Slice the hot cross buns in half and lightly butter the insides.
  2. Add a slice of cheese or a spread of chocolate inside.
  3. Toast in a pan or sandwich press until golden and gooey.

3. Carrot and Hummus Cups

Ingredients:

  • Carrot sticks
  • Mini peppers or celery
  • Hummus or dip of choice
  • Small cups or jars

Instructions:

  1. Fill small cups or jars with a dollop of hummus.
  2. Arrange carrot sticks and other veggies in the cups to resemble “Easter garden veggies.”
  3. Serve as a healthy and fun snack.

4. Easter Egg Nests

Ingredients:

  • Shredded wheat or cornflakes
  • Chocolate (melted)
  • Mini chocolate eggs

Instructions:

  1. Crush the shredded wheat or cornflakes into a bowl.
  2. Mix with melted chocolate until coated.
  3. Spoon into cupcake cases and shape into nest-like circles.
  4. Place mini chocolate eggs in the center and let them set.

5. One-Pan Roast Lamb Wraps

Ingredients:

  • Pre-cooked lamb (or chicken)
  • Tortilla wraps
  • Lettuce, cucumber, and tomato
  • Tzatziki or garlic sauce

Instructions:

  1. Warm the lamb or chicken in a single pan.
  2. Add sliced veggies and lamb to tortilla wraps.
  3. Drizzle with tzatziki or garlic sauce and roll up.

6. Easy No-Bake Cheesecake Cups

Ingredients:

  • Cream cheese
  • Whipped cream
  • Digestive biscuits or graham crackers
  • Jam or fruit compote

Instructions:

  1. Crush biscuits and press them into the bottom of small cups or jars.
  2. Mix cream cheese with whipped cream and spoon it on top of the biscuit layer.
  3. Add a dollop of jam or fruit compote on top. Chill before serving.