Knife sharpened? Apron ready? Time to get creative in the kitchen with our quick, easy and delicious recipes. From light lunches to indulgent desserts to wholesome family favourites, your mealtime masterclass starts here.
Roast Cod, Chorizo, Baby Potatoes & Capers
Crispy Fried Vegetable Cakes
Chicken & Vegetable Soup
A hearty homemade chicken and vegetable soups and stock recipes that make the most of leftover roast chicken.
Steak with Red Wine Butter
A quick and special way to enjoy the ultimate steak
SPAR enjoy local Stuffed Chicken with Roast Vegetables
A delicious mid week dinner that will leave you wanting more.
Vegan Bolognese
Roasted Pineapple with Black Pepper
Savoury Stuffed Peppers
Chicken, Strawberry & Lettuce Salad
Steak & Sweet Potato Wedges
Creme Egg Chocolate Brownies
A yummy treat that will be loved by any chocoaholic
Orange Braised Carrots
The perfect trimming for your family feast
Honey Glazed Ham
A superb centre piece for your Easter dinner table
Sticky Caramel and Apple Fondue
BBQ Satay Pork Chops
Hot Cross Bun Pudding
A great seasonal version of bread and butter pudding.
Easter Cup Cakes
Use the basic cake mix and then try our fun decorating ideas for Easter!
Iced Easter Biscuits
Tasty Easter treats, that are fun for all the family
Homemade Scones with Jam and Cream
Afternoon tea would not be complete without freshly made scones!
Chocolate Shortbreads
You can make these shortbreads any shape you like, try stars for Christmas or animals for children.
Meringue Kisses
Pretty pink meringues are delicious sandwiched with raspberry jam and some whipped cream.
Luscious Lemon Loaf
Whizz this delicious cake up in no time in the food processor.
Bangers & Mash
The ultimate comfort food, check out this healthy alternative to a classic family favourite
Peanut Butter & Chocolate Banana Pancake
A tasty alternative to your traditional pancakes
Eggs Benedict
A breakfast classic is the ideal way to begin an indulgent weekend
Crispy Bacon and Egg Brunch Salad
A light and tasty way to kick start your day.
Chocolate Fondants
Melt in the middle chocolate puddings, rich and delicious!
Pea and Ham Soup
A meaty and vibrant soup that's great for using up ham leftovers or as a comforting store cupboard soup.
Goats Cheese and Caramelised Onion crostini
A great sharing platter as a starter for 2 or serve it as nibbles with friends.
Hot Prawn Skewers
A quick & easy starter – you can marinate the prawns for a little as 10 minutes or cover and leave in the fridge for a couple of hours.
Salmon en Croute
Salmon en Croute is simple to make and looks impressive.
Fruity Kebabs with Honeyed Yogurt Dip
These are lovely and fresh as they are, but if your barbecue is dying down whack them on the griddle for a couple of minutes to lightly caramelise some of the fruit for a perfect end to a meal.
Gingered Steak Salad
A bright, gingery vinaigrette balances out the rich steak and crunchy vegetables in this quick and simple salad that puts a new twist on a classic stir-fry combo.
Strawberry and Vanilla Cheesecake
This easy no-bake strawberry and vanilla cheesecake recipe is a delicious dessert for any occasion
Pulled Pork Boats with Salsa
These are fun and incredibly quick to make. Serve as a snack or even as a grown-up canapé. Dot them with sails for a proper boating feel.
SPAR enjoy local Chicken Wrapped in Bacon
A twist on a family favourite chicken dish.
Spiced Yogurt marinated grilled chicken breast
Rockvale Chicken in County Armagh sources only the best poultry from Northern Irish farms for the enjoy local range. Try Paula’s spiced yoghurt recipe for a quick and tasty alternative – it’s sure to be a crown pleaser!
Honey Chilli Chicken Fillets with Grilled Corn Salsa
Local Ballymena butchers K&G McAtamney know what tantalises the taste buds. Their honey chilli chicken, sourced from Northern Irish farms is a firm favourite - in blind taste tests with the University of Ulster 90% scored it as tasting ‘excellent’!
BBQ Pork Ribs with BBQ Beans
This family favourite has been developed with award winning local butcher K&G McAtamney using Northern Irish Pork. Oven ready, all the prep has been done, so you can sit back and relax.
Buttermilk Pannacotta with Plum Compote
For the perfect family dessert, combine delicious fruit with SPAR enjoy local milk to create this perfect pannacotta. Our enjoy local milk is produced in Northern Ireland’s oldest Dairy- Ballyrashane Creameries, Coleraine.
Beef and Mushroom Stew
For a hearty and wholesome family dinner, create this delicious Beef & Mushroom stew – perfect for those colder winter evenings. Our enjoy local mushrooms are produced locally near the Southern shore of Lough Neagh in Lurgan, Co.Armagh.
Curried Carrot Soup
Quick and easy recipe for curried carrot Soup. This spiced carrot soup is perfect for the colder winter evenings or as a warming lunch. Ideal for freezing and suitable for vegetarians. If you’re feeling hungry this is best served with a warm, buttered crusty baguette
Roasted Vegetable Pie
Quick and easy recipe for vegetable pie. A perfect winter warmer for vegetarians and a great way to enjoy a selection of fresh seasonal vegetables. Cut through the crispy pastry topping to reveal deliciously baked vegetables full of flavour.
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Quick and easy SPAR recipe for sticky toffee pudding with tasty toffee sauce. An indulgent treat that is cosy and comforting perfect for those with a sweet tooth. Makes the perfect Sunday lunch dessert. The question is what to dollop on top?
Sausage Casserole
Easy to follow recipe for sausage casserole. A classic winter warming favourite all the family can enjoy. Perfect made with some juicy SPAR sausages and served with creamy mashed potato and peas or steamed cabbage
Apple Crumble
Quick and easy SPAR recipe for apple crumble. This is a favourite winter warmer classic made with delicious dried fruit for that delicious festive flavour. Perfect served warm with fresh cream, ice cream or custard.