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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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...
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...
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...
Patisserie recipes
Vanilla slice
The hero of many a high street bakery, the vanilla slice is a glorious thing. Like a cross between a...
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...
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...
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...
30-minute meal 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...
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...
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...
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...
Asparagus recipes
Asparagus fritters and aioli
Joe Woodhouse’s crisp asparagus fritters with seriously garlicky aioli make a perfect starter or nibble with drinks for late spring...
Rice recipes
Grilled asparagus and lemon rice
Grilled asparagus served on top of creamy lemon rice makes a lovely late-spring supper or side dish to go with...
May seasonal recipes
Pea and watercress vol-au-vents
Serve these moreish vol au vents with a creamy watercress and pea filling, then top with radish or smoked trout...
Favourite warm salad recipes
Baked feta and green veg potato salad
This easy feta potato salad recipe partners roasted new potatoes with feta and olives from the Med, plus spring veg,...
May seasonal recipes
Asparagus, egg and potato caesar salad
This filling asparagus, egg and potato caesar salad is topped with a creamy homemade dressing and golden parmesan croutons. Make...
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