Seasonal eating this month

May seasonal foods

There's a strong hint of summer in the air this month. Enjoy juicy peas and broad beans, sweet and sharp orange and lemons, succulent spring lamb and make the most of the short but sublime British asparagus season.

Seasonal eating

Seasonal meat

Enjoy the best cuts of this month's top meat with our inspiring recipes to bring out the best flavour for seasonal spring lamb.

Seasonal eating

Seasonal fish and shellfish

There's nothing better than enjoying a bountiful harvest from the sea. This month enjoy a bit of luxury with sweet and luscious crab or try some of our fabulous favourite recipes with sardines.

Seasonal eating

Seasonal vegetables

The late spring promises a new gathering of British garden greens and new potatoes. Keep a look out for delectable peas, sweet broad beans and seasonal stars asparagus. These recipes will keep you satisfied through to summer.

Seasonal eating

Seasonal fruit

Here's a pick of our favourite fresh seasonal fruits. Enjoy some of these tempting recipes for ripe oranges, zingy lemons and tangy gooseberries.

Dessert

Baked gooseberry, ginger and creme fraiche cheesecake

This delectable cheesecake is bursting with gooseberries. This dish keeps in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Cake

Lemon polenta cake with mascarpone and lemon curd

A rich, lemony cake that makes a perfect entertaining dessert. Serve at a special occasion or a dinner party.

Salad

Broad bean, mint and crispy pancetta salad

An easy Italian salad recipe full of seasonal freshness and flavour.

Healthy

Lettuce recipes

Low calorie, full of anti-oxidants and nutrients, lettuce is extremely good for you. With so many different types it's also very versatile.

Preserve

Gooseberry jam

For ‘green’ gooseberry jam you have to use very firm, slightly under-ripe fruit. Here we used a mixture of mostly green ‘cooking gooseberries’ with a few red dessert ones, which gives it a rich, red colour.

Spring vegetables