April seasonal recipes

This time of year includes a bumper of seasonal treats, with a continued supply of leafy veg such as watercress, spinach and purple sprouting broccoli alongside the more surprising addition of spring mushrooms in the form of morels. With wondrous prawns also a star of the season, you’ll find more than enough reasons to celebrate this gorgeous time of year.

British asparagus comes into season in late April. Grab a bunch of spears and try an asparagus recipe or three.

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Peppered steak and charred radish salad

Steak

Peppered steak and charred radish salad

Steak and pepper is a match made in heaven – and this salad takes the combo to the next level with a double-pepper steak crust.

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Spiced pickled radishes

Radishes

Spiced pickled radishes

Peppery radishes are beautiful when pickled, turning bright pink and retaining their satisfying crunch. Great in salads, or with cheese.

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Smacked radishes

Radishes

Smacked radishes

This radish side dish is a riff on the fiery and refreshing Sichuan dish, smacked cucumbers. Great served with other Chinese dishes.

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Brown butter radishes and ricotta on toast

Radishes

Brown butter radishes and ricotta on toast

The peppery flavour of radishes contrasts beautifully with nutty brown butter and creamy ricotta in this simple lunch recipe. 

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Gennaro Contaldo’s cheesy spinach terrine

Spinach

Gennaro Contaldo’s cheesy spinach terrine

Gennaro Contaldo's cheesy spinach terrine makes a versatile lunch or light supper dish. This springtime dish is perfect for lunch al fresco.

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Gennaro Contaldo’s asparagus carbonara

April seasonal

Gennaro Contaldo’s asparagus carbonara

Gennaro Contaldo gives classic carbonara a springtime make over with the addition of asparagus in this quick and delicious recipe.

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Watercress soup with lardons and poached eggs

Watercress

Watercress soup with lardons and poached eggs

Watercress soup makes an ideal spring supper when you add crisp lardons and a poached egg. Try this simple recipe from Debora Robertson.

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Fennel and onion pakoras

Fennel

Fennel and onion pakoras

Acclaimed chef Aktar Islam shares his recipe for the best pakoras you'll ever cook. Golden, light and crisp - these fritters hit the spot. 

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Spinach, chard and chickpea puff pie

Traybakes

Spinach, chard and chickpea puff pie

This vegan pie is filled with caramelised onions, plenty of wilted greens and creamy chickpeas. Bake in a tray with shop-bought puff pastry,

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Trout, spring onion and wild garlic quiche

Quiche

Trout, spring onion and wild garlic quiche

Wild garlic gives this creamy trout quiche a delicate fragrance that lifts oily fish beautifully. A perfect spring lunch for sharing.

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Spring vegetable, feta and miso-sesame galette

Savoury tarts

Spring vegetable, feta and miso-sesame galette

Miso, tahini and feta bring a depth of flavour to this spring vegetable galette, made with a simple pastry rich from ground almonds.

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Spatchcocked crispy-skin chicken with herbs, lemon and garlic

Favourite chicken

Spatchcocked crispy-skin chicken with herbs, lemon and garlic

Brined, spatchcocked chicken is a great method for roasting the bird as it really dials up the flavour. Try it for your next Sunday roast.

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Perfect pan-fried chicken breasts

Chicken breast

Perfect pan-fried chicken breasts

Pan-fried chicken breasts in a speedy yet devastatingly delicious sauce are the perfect starting point for a million different meals.

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Chilli crab jacket potatoes

Baked potatoes

Chilli crab jacket potatoes

Combine the spice and fragrance of Singapore chilli crab with the simple charm of a baked potato for a repeat-worthy weeknight staple.

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Rib of beef with onions, goat’s cheese and broccoli

Roast beef

Rib of beef with onions, goat’s cheese and broccoli

Richard Corrigan's rib of beef dinner with goat's cheese onions and broccoli makes a spectacular spring Sunday roast or Easter lunch.

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Burnt spring onion risotto with smoky tomato salsa

April seasonal

Burnt spring onion risotto with smoky tomato salsa

This sweet and smoky spring onion risotto is the perfect comfort food dish for busy weeknights, but fancy enough to impress.

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