May recipes & inspiration
Enjoy a month of delicious cooking in May with our best seasonal ideas, from picnic inspiration to easy dinners that let spring’s star produce shine. Make the most of asparagus, fresh peas, broad beans and more with our simple recipes – and look forward to two long bank holiday weekends of leisurely feasting. We’ve got mouthwatering barbecue dishes and exciting baking projects (hello, toffee popcorn fudge cake) to get stuck into, plus brunch ideas and meals for a crowd if you’re entertaining. Happy eating!
Bank holiday cooking
We’re blessed with two bank holidays in May – and we have plenty of ideas for making the most of those precious long weekends. Pull out the grill and make these succulent chicken skewers or a barbecue brownie, rustle up an epic pancake stack for a relaxed brunch or have a go at these sensational french toast cinnamon buns.
It's picnic time!
Pack your hamper with easy-to-share focaccia, pasta salads, homemade lemonade and scotch eggs – along with deliciously British bakes such as Tottenham cake, iced bakewell slices and classic pasties. Don’t miss our ultimate sausage rolls recipe, too – it’s filled with tips.
Majestic jersey royals
Celebrate peak season for the king of new potatoes with our ultimate butter-and-herb-dressed recipe – or make jersey royal tortilla, tartiflette or crab salad your new go-to. These little gems are so versatile – grab them while you can…
Fresh spring dinner ideas
Let May’s abundance of seasonal produce inspire your evening meals, from juicy peas and broad beans to succulent spring lamb and sublime British asparagus. We love this easy asparagus carbonara, crispy chicken salad and pork tacos with smashed broad beans. Take your pick of fresh and easy ideas, perfect for the light-filled evenings of late spring. Eating al fresco optional but highly encouraged.
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