Eat the seasons

Purple sprouting broccoli

This humble vegetable is going through a purple patch and rightly so.

Celebrate spring lamb

Lamb

We love the delicate flavour of new season spring lamb, so why not try some of our favourite recipes.

Slow-cooked shoulder of lamb with chilli jam and rosemary

Freshen up the flavours

Our favourite seasonal foods this month

Spring may be in the air, but it is still too early for many home-grown crops. Instead, play with fresh flavours such as citrus and verdant herbs...

Asparagus, ham and chive filo tartlets

Greek salad with mint and fried halloumi

Edible flowers

Sharon Campbell on where to source edible flowers, how we came to eat these beautiful delicacies, and which ones taste best in recipes. Gorgeous to look at and tasty too – no wonder delicious. loves them.

Lemon and lavender meringue roulade with blueberries

Scented cupcakes

Eat your spring greens

Eat your greens

Meat free recipes can be full of flavour. Make the most of spring heroes with these green recipes.

Steamed spinach with shallots

Spinach and feta tart

Perfect roast chicken

How to make the perfect roast chicken

These foolproof tips from Silvana Franco will help you make your roast chicken look and taste truly beautiful.

Tangy spring puds

As the winter melts away put down the stodgy sponges and reach for a lighter and fresher taste to end a meal.

What's in season?

March seasonal foods

The first signs of spring promise a new gathering of vegetable, fruit, meat and seafood. Keep a look out for purple sprouting broccoli, spring onions, baby leeks and spinach this month.

Easy Chinese menu