Mad about May recipes
Seasonal spinach, rhubarb, asparagus and strawberries are among May's blooming bounty.
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Asparagus & crab salad
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This wonderfully fresh dish is full of light, shellfish flavours and makes the perfect start to a relaxed dinner party
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Eton mess scones
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Take the classic strawberry, clotted cream and meringue combo and serve it on easy-to-make scones- irresistible
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Griddled asparagus with flaked almonds & butter
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A perfect snack, starter or side dish of nutty, crisp asparagus spears with a buttery glaze
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Gooseberry cream & elderflower jelly pots
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Gooseberries are often underused but they make a really glamorous summer treat
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Soft-boiled egg, bacon & watercress salad
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Crispy bacon and a perfectly cooked egg with oozing yellow yolk is a brunch staple - this version teams it with watercress
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Pea, bean & bacon tart
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Make the most of peas and beans with this layered quiche combined with lardons and Parmesan cheese
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Gooseberry ice cream
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Churning your own frozen dessert is a little effort, but great for using up seasonal fruit
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Watercress mashed potato
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Creamy mash laced with good-for-you greens makes for a simple, low-fat side that's budget friendly too
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Rhubarb & custard cake
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This recipe tastes even better with homegrown rhubarb
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Linguine with watercress & almond pesto
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Make your own Italian sauce from nuts, garlic and watercress, add a touch of lemon and serve with pasta
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Mini smoked haddock Scotch eggs with asparagus dippers & watercress mayonnaise
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Roll quail's eggs up in creamy smoked fish and potato for an impressive make-ahead weekend canapé or starter
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Easy gooseberry cobbler
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This low-fat and satisfying cobbler is the perfect way to end a roast lunch with friends in summer
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Salmon & spinach with tartare cream
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Ever-versatile salmon is as popular on our shopping lists as chicken. Make the most of it with this impressive recipe
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Strawberries & cream layer
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Turn strawberries and cream into a pudding to remember with the simple addition of puff pastry sheets
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Rhubarb & strawberry crumble with custard
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The perfect family pudding
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Creamy spinach soup
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The lovely, leafy spinach in this recipe makes for a flavoursome and intriguing bright-green soup
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Sour cream rhubarb squares
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Perfect to serve for dessert or with coffee
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Thai spinach bites
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These little Thai nibbles are ready in just 10 minutes
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Asparagus, mozzarella & prosciutto parcels
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Try this simple, but smart, starter using English asparagus
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Tuna, asparagus & white bean salad
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A nourishing spring salad, ready in minutes
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Asparagus and Parmesan tarts
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Celebrate the British asparagus season with some sweet and tender spears
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Cheesy spinach bake
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Add some glamour to your lunchbox with this smart vegetarian recipe
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Pork with black pudding & roasted rhubarb
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A great dinner party dish that can be prepared 24 hours ahead, leaving just the sauce to prepare on the day
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Béarnaise duck eggs with asparagus dippers
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Serve up boiled eggs and soldiers with a difference- with creamy tarragon sauce and tender asparagus spears
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Rhubarb & vanilla jam
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Homemade jam doesn't have to be just a summer treat with this sweet-sharp seasonal recipe
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Rhubarb & date chutney
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Keep this tucked away for a month so flavours can develop and then serve it with cheese, pâté, cold meats, sandwiches – you name it
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Gooseberry pie
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As this classic British pie is so simple, it's worth making your own pastry. Served warm, all it needs is a drizzle of custard or a scoop of ice cream
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Warm salad of asparagus, bacon, duck egg & hazelnuts
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A smart and stylish springtime starter that is superhealthy to boot
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Asparagus polonaise
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John Torode suggest treating this very special British seasonal veg the simple French way of serving it with nice contrasting textures
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Rhubarb puffs with oaty streusel topping
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A simple seasonal pud with a crunchy topping
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Asparagus & Parmesan pastries
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A chef's favourite treat is ready-rolled pastry. Perfect for a quick, easy, impressive supper, at any time of year
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Risotto with peas & broad beans
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Angela Hartnett celebrates sweet and tender seasonal broad beans with this fresh, zingy risotto
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Peas & beans with pancetta & mint
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Do something interesting with your greens and serve up a five-a-day favourite, cooked all in one pan
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Gooseberry fool
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Whip up this yoghurt-based fruity syllabub dessert in only 20 minutes - great for a last minute dinner party
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Gooseberry & almond streusel squares
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A rustic, crumbly traybake to enjoy with a cuppa, or with custard for pudding
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Garden pea & asparagus mousse
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Take advantage of in-season vegetables and make a fresh garden pea and asparagus mousse
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Gooseberry meringue pie
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A delicious pud, using in-season gooseberries, delicately flavoured with elderflower
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Praline meringue cake with strawberries
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A caramel-flavoured praline meringue that's perfect for a summer's day
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Rosé syllabub & sugared strawberries
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A stunning but simple dish, the classic syllabub is made special here with rosé wine and zesty lime
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Eton mess parfait with berry sauce
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Try this cool, creamy, fruity parfait - ideal for summer days
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Asparagus mousse with ham & red onion salad
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Make the mousse up to a day before and leave it to set in the fridge, then all you have to do is top with the salad and serve
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Cucumber & herb triple-deckers
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Traditional cucumber sandwiches on brown bread are given a facelift with mint and chive cream cheese
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Gooseberry jam
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Use up a seasonal glut of fruit in a tasty homemade preserve - store it for months or present it as a gift in a rustic hamper
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Gooseberry crumble
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Make the most of a seasonal yield with a comforting crumble bake - a crunchy, buttery topping and fruity filling
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