Good Housekeeping's Easter Egg Of The Year Won By Waitrose - Not Bad After Winning Best Supermarket
This Won Best Easter Egg Of The Year
Poorna Bell— The Huffington Post UK
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A great deal of work goes into meticulously testing for the Good Housekeeping Easter Egg of the Year, and this year the winner is Waitrose's Hand Decorated Caramel Fudge Chocolate Egg.
The team - which consisted of 55 expert tasters - tested 200 different eggs (which surely is enough chocolate to put you off for life) and prices ranged from £1.99 to £88. It takes between three to five minutes to test one egg and the whole test took five hours to complete.
Although Waitrose won the top prize, there are other categories such as best for teens (Marks & Spencer Star Wars Darth Vader Egg), best for kids and one that would never wash at the HuffPost UK Lifestyle desks - best for sharing (a one-kilogram whopper from Tesco).
With a score of 79/100 the Heston from Waitrose Golden Egg, priced £20, won vest for grown-ups. The rich, dark chocolate shell holds fruity, mandarin flavour mini-eggs that sit cleverly on an edible ‘straw’.
The most divisive egg was the Marmite one for £5. Senior food researcher Helen Wainwright said: It does exactly what it says on the box with some loving the chocolate’s salty taste, while others weren’t keen on the rather beefy aroma.”
Waitrose Hand Decorated Caramel Fudge Chocolate Egg, £7
Best for teens:
Winner: Marks & Spencer Star Wars Darth Vader Egg, £7
Shortlisted for teens:
Chococo Dorset Honeycomb Egg, £10,
Chokablok Banoffee Bonansa Egg, £4,
M&S Nancy Hen, £10,
Thorntons Caramel Cheesecake Egg, £8,
Best for sharing
Winner: Tesco Finest Belgian Mile Chocolate hand Decorated Egg, £12
Shortlisted for sharing:
Asda Tower, £10
Demarquette Hot Cross Easter Eggs, £12
Bettys Chocolatiers Egg 2015, £80
Tasting Collection Egg, £17.99
Best for grown-ups
Winner: Heston from Waitrose Golden Egg, £20
Shortlisted for grown-ups:
Prestat Red Velvet Truffle Easter Egg, £15
M&S The Coffee Lovers Egg, £8
M&S Feuilletine Milk Chocolate Egg, £15
Harrods Handmade Easter Egg, £29
Lir Superb Hand Decorated Splash Egg, £10
Best for kids
Winner: Marks & Spencer Coco Panda Egg, £10
Shortlisted for kids:
Bettys Milk Chocolate Happy Easter Egg, £14.95
Tesco Doug the Dinosaur, £4
Aldi Milk Chocolate Lamb, £1.99
Divine Shaun the Sheep Milk Chocolate Egg, £5
What To Make This Easter
Classic Easter Ham Menu(01 of25)
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This classic menu gives you the sweet baked ham you desire on Easter Sunday as well as a number of dishes that speak to the spring season. Enjoy a creamy asparagus soup to start and serve carrots and a potato and pea salad as sides.SEE NEXT SLIDES FOR RECIPES
Asparagus Soup With Parmesan Shortbread Coins(02 of25)
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Savory parmesan shortbread makes a nice pairing with this elegant soup. The recipe is easy to make when you form the dough into a log, then slice and bake. The creamy pureed asparagus soup has all the flavor of spring and includes fresh peas, which add sweetness. Get the Asparagus Soup with Parmesan Shortbread Coins recipe (credit:David Malosh/Food & Wine)
Brown Sugar And Spice Baked Ham(03 of25)
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Brown sugar, chili powder and warm spices give this ham a sweet and savory flavor that's great for Easter. Spread the ham with Dijon mustard to help the rub stick to the meat. During baking the brown sugar forms a handsome crust.Get the Brown Sugar and Spice Baked Ham recipe (credit:Lara Ferroni)
Honey-And-Chile-Glazed Carrots(04 of25)
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The natural sweetness of carrots is heightened by the addition of honey in this recipe. A pinch of cayenne adds gentle heat. For best flavor and texture, saute the carrots first, then add a bit of water to steam under cover. This side dish will pair well with baked ham.Get the Honey-and-Chile-Glazed Carrots recipe (credit:Lara Ferroni)
Pea And New Potato Salad(05 of25)
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This side dish has the essence of spring with lots of fresh peas and peppery radishes. Use new potatoes or small red potatoes, which are the most tender for this warm salad. Garnish with a medley of chopped fresh herbs before serving.Get the Pea and New Potato Salad recipe (credit:EatingWell)
Mediterranean-Inspired Easter Menu(06 of25)
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This menu takes cues from Mediterranean culture by featuring the typical flavors you'd find in an Easter celebration. Start the meal with deviled eggs, which are flavored with hummus. Serve a flavorful roast rack of lamb with fluffy couscous and braised artichokes.SEE NEXT SLIDES FOR RECIPES
Hummus Deviled Eggs(07 of25)
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Deviled eggs make a great holiday appetizer, but this recipe takes a cue from the Mediterranean. Hummus adds another level of flavor and texture to the yolk filling. Sprinkle the eggs with sesame seeds to give your guests a hint at your secret ingredient. Get the Hummus Deviled Eggs recipe (credit:Tina Rupp/Food & Wine)
Rack Of Lamb With Warm Apple And Lentil Salad(08 of25)
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This recipe for rack of lamb couldn't be more straightforward. Sear the rack until it's crispy and brown, then transfer it to the oven to roast just until medium-rare. While you let the lamb rest, prepare the shallot sauce in the roasting pan. Carve the lamb at the dinner table and impress your family.Get the Rack of Lamb with Mustard-Shallot Sauce recipe (credit:Kate Mathis/Food & Wine)
Couscous With Dried Apricots And Pine Nuts(09 of25)
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Couscous is such a rewarding side dish -- not only is it fluffy and flavorful, it's also quick to make at about 15 minutes. This recipe includes toasted pine nuts and chopped apricots. This side dish makes a perfect accompaniment for lamb.Get the Couscous with Dried Apricots and Pine Nuts recipe (credit:New Media Publishing)
Baby Artichokes With Olive Oil And Parmesan Shavings(10 of25)
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A plate of baby artichokes really says it's finally spring. This recipe is as simple as it gets: boiled artichokes with a drizzle of olive oil and lemon juice and a garnish of parmesan shavings. The dish works well as a side dish or appetizer.Get the Baby Artichokes with Olive Oil and Parmesan Shavingsrecipe (credit:Taste)
Spring Vegetarian Menu(11 of25)
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This menu is for those who are vegetarian or simply love the bounty of fresh spring produce. Start with a salad packed with herbs that will awaken the palate. Next enjoy a "spring" pizza topped with asparagus. For side dishes, serve a warm barley salad that is both nutritious and delicious, and a lively bean salad with mint.SEE NEXT SLIDES FOR RECIPES
Herb-And-Endive Salad With Creamy Lime Dressing(12 of25)
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This appetizer salad is packed with spring flavor from a host of fresh herbs, including parsley, basil, chives, mint and tarragon. A cooling and creamy lime dressing adds some nice tang to balance all the potent herbal flavors. Get the Herb-and-Endive Salad with Creamy Lime Dressing recipe (credit:Tina Rupp/Food & Wine)
Spring Pizza(13 of25)
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A pizza is an ideal main dish for this vegetarian menu. But this isn't just any pizza, it's a spring one. Spears of tender asparagus spiral around the whole-wheat dough, which is scattered over with fontina cheese and chives. Use store-bought pizza dough to make this recipe even easier.Get the Spring Pizza recipe (credit:EatingWell)
Barley-And-Spinach Salad With Tofu Dressing(14 of25)
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This salad is incredibly filling and satisfying with fiber-rich barley, tender baby spinach, sauteed mushrooms and crumbled tofu. Basil and mint add punches of fresh flavor. A simple lemon vinaigrette ties the warm salad together. Get the Barley-and-Spinach Salad with Tofu Dressing recipe (credit:Hallie Burton/Food & Wine)
Butter Bean Salad with Lime and Mint(15 of25)
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A lime juice and buttermilk dressing enlivens this refreshing salad of tender butter beans. If you can't find fresh butter beans, frozen lima beans also work well. Serve the salad chilled for best flavor and add the mint just before serving.Get the Butter Bean Salad with Lime and Mint recipe (credit:Fredrika Stjärne/Food & Wine)
Rustic Italian-Style Easter menu(16 of25)
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A succulent pork roast sits at the center of this amazing Italian menu. Start the dinner with an easy polenta appetizer topped with sweet tapenade. For sides, you'll want dishes that help balance the richness of the pork, like a warm rice salad with peas and mint, and a tangy broccoli rabe saute.SEE NEXT SLIDES FOR RECIPES
Polenta Wedges With Tomato Tapenade (17 of25)
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These polenta wedges make a rustic and very flavorful appetizer before dinner. Simply slice store-bought polenta into rounds and broil until nice and crisp. Meanwhile, prepare a quick tapenade of sun-dried tomatoes, capers, garlic and parsley in the food processor.Get the Polenta Wedges with Tomato Tapenade recipe (credit:EatingWell)
Oven-Roasted Porchetta(18 of25)
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Italians know how to make pork amazingly juicy and flavorful, for example, this porchetta. The recipe uses center cut pork loin and a pork belly, which gets wrapped around the loin. This method will produce succulent meat and very crispy skin. A layer of herbs, spices and garlic is tucked in between the meats, perfuming the roast with wonderful flavor during roasting.Get the Oven-Roasted Porchetta recipe (credit:Quentin Bacon)
Warm Rice Salad With Peas(19 of25)
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A simple rice side dish is all you need to pair with a wonderfully flavorful roast. Fresh peas stud this rice salad, adding bursts of sweet flavor. Toss the rice with lemon vinaigrette and fresh mint just before serving.Get the Warm Rice Salad with Peas recipe (credit:Lara Ferroni)
Broccoli Rabe With Sun-Dried Tomatoes(20 of25)
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The pepperiness of broccoli rabe is tamed in this side dish by the addition of sun-dried tomatoes and a bit of balsamic vinegar (or use sherry vinegar for more tang). It's the perfect side dish to counterbalance the richness of a pork roast. Get the Broccoli Rabe with Sun-Dried Tomatoes recipe (credit:EatingWell)
Asian-Inspired Fish Easter Menu(21 of25)
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The sweet, sour, salty and umami flavors of Asian cuisine are cast as the stars in this menu. A brothy ginger and mushroom soup starts of the meal. The main dish is a glazed salmon fillet that will make an impressive entrance. Vegetable fried rice and stir-fried bok choy are the supporting sides.SEE NEXT SLIDES FOR RECIPES
Ginger-Shiitake Soup With Cabbage And Edamame Beans(22 of25)
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Using dried mushrooms in this soup adds a unique depth of flavor to the broth. Ginger adds a gentle heat. Once you add the shredded cabbage, carrots and edamame to simmer, the soup is done in just minutes. Serve the soup as a refreshing start to dinner.Get the Ginger-Shiitake Soup with Cabbage and Edamame Beans recipe (credit:Gentl & Hyers)
Soy-And-Ginger-Glazed Salmon(23 of25)
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Roasting an entire fillet of fish makes for a unique presentation come dinner time. This salmon recipe is flavored with a sweet and tangy glaze that's made from sherry, soy sauce, ginger, garlic and brown sugar. Use it to brush the salmon during roasting and reserve a portion to serve as a sauce.Get the Soy-and-Ginger-Glazed Salmon recipe (credit:New Media Publishing)
Vegetable Fried Rice(24 of25)
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Plain rice is fine as a side dish, but fried rice is even better. This version is packed with vegetables like broccoli and carrots and has eggs and peanuts for additional texture. For best results, make the recipe using cold rice. Get the Vegetable Fried Rice recipe (credit:Julie Toy)
Bok Choy With Garlic(25 of25)
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Simply sauteing bok choy in garlic will give you a delicious side dish that pairs well with fish. To create a saucy coating for the cabbage, add a bit of stock thickened with cornstarch to the skillet near the end of cooking.Get the Bok Choy with Garlic recipe (credit:Tina Rupp/Food & Wine)