May seasonal recipes
Seasonal produce in May promises an abundance of exciting flavours and textures, from juicy peas and broad beans to sweet and sharp orange and lemons. Succulent spring lamb is not one to miss, along with the short but sublime British asparagus season. Scroll on down!
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Tapas recipes
Patatas aliñadas (Spanish potato salad)
Patatas aliñadas is a popular tapas dish from Andalusia in southern Spain. Translating to ‘dressed potatoes’, the dish typically consists...
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Favourite lamb recipes
Lamb chop platter with cheesy potato skins
“This is a great feasting dish for sharing with friends: a big pile of rosemary lamb chops, garlicky cheesy potato...
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Savoury bread recipes
Salt and vinegar jersey royal focaccia
Pillowy focaccia is taken up a notch by with the addition of mashed jersey royals, making it soft and rich....
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Jersey royal new potato recipes
Jersey royal and brown crab salad
Jersey royals and crab are in season at the same time – and they’re the perfect pairing. Often overlooked in...
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Jersey royal new potato recipes
Jersey royal tortilla with aioli and padrón peppers
This isn’t a classic Spanish tortilla, but it’s weeknight-speedy and using jersey royals gives it an edge. Smashing the potatoes...
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Jersey royal new potato recipes
Crispy jersey royals with curry leaves
Nutty jersey royal potatoes are enhanced with the fragrance of curry leaves, mustard seeds and turmeric in this simple side...
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April seasonal recipes
Gennaro Contaldo’s asparagus carbonara
Gennaro Contaldo gives classic carbonara a spring makeover with the addition of asparagus. “A classic carbonara is loved the world...
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Watercress recipes
Watercress soup with lardons and poached eggs
Watercress soup makes an ideal spring supper when you add crisp bacon lardons and a perfectly poached egg. Try this...
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Cocktail recipes
New old fashioned
The whisky cocktail for people who don’t like whisky! Starward’s Left-Field whisky is light and refreshing and their team have...
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Patisserie recipes
Vanilla slice
The hero of many a high street bakery, the vanilla slice is a glorious thing. Like a cross between a...
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British puddings
Elderflower jellies with boozy cream
An effortless little pud (for grown-ups) packed with the heady aromas of elderflower. The first few flowers come into season...
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Vegetarian starter recipes
Chaat plate
“This is a recipe based on the chaat I used to sneak out and eat on dates with Danesh when...
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April seasonal recipes
Burnt spring onion risotto with smoky tomato salsa
This rich and creamy vegetarian risotto is brightened and cut with fiery sweetness and smoky flavours, thanks to charred spring...
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April seasonal recipes
Chicken and asparagus broth with new potatoes
A delicious springtime dish. Poached chicken, potatoes, asparagus and peas happily bob away in a lemony broth. The gremolata isn’t...
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Apricot recipes
Almond and apricot cheesecake
This apricot cheesecake from Honey & Co’s Sarit Packer heroes dried apricots and amaretti for a dish that can be...
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Asparagus recipes
Warmed asparagus and lettuce
Simmer lettuce and asparagus in mushroom stock for a deeply savoury and satisfying vegan starter or side dish. Serve with...
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