Exclusive April recipes

Take inspiration from Japanese negiyaki with these pancakes. We’re using a few substitutes and charring the spring onions to bring a slightly smoky flavour

Celebrate rhubarb with a moreish sponge pudding with custard and almond flavours. Enjoy with ice cream or double cream for a crowd-pleasing comfort dessert

Showcase new potatoes in a creamy, spicy sauce – the coconut milk caramelises with the potatoes, creating depth of flavour. It's great with paratha or rice

Use watercress in a new way by wilting it into soup – the peppery leaf lends itself beautifully to this Vietnamese-inspired aromatic beef broth

Use mint in the salsa verde accompanying this tart because it pairs beautifully with the new potatoes. It makes a stunning dish for a springtime lunch

Bulk out this lamb stew with fibre-rich chickpeas and veg to create something similar to a North African tagine. The dates add a lovely sweetness

Serve this sharing-style on a big platter and let everyone help themselves. Crayfish have a lovely briny flavour that can stand up to the chilli and tomatoes

Upgrade your breakfast with these prep-ahead, dessert-worthy trifles. You’ll make enough granola for leftovers that you can enjoy with yogurt and fruit

Try this special simnel cake version of a sweet focaccia. It's fluffy, buttery and gently spiced with pockets of melted marzipan and dried fruit in the dough

Use the ripest, blackest bananas you possibly can for these hot cross buns. Don't skip making the banana butter either – it really does make them special

Wow dinner guests with this pleasing pavlova filled with whipped chocolate cream and salted caramel sauce. The recipe method creates a super-stable meringue

Rustle up an easy veggie dinner with our crispy halloumi burgers served in ciabatta buns with a punchy red pepper salsa and a side order of potato wedges

Make duck meat go a long way with the addition of noodles and stir-fry veg. Simply toss together and serve with our quick pickled cucumber for a flavour boost

Make this speedy, creamy fish dish with trout instead of salmon – it's a more sustainable option than salmon and is usually a little cheaper, too

Be sure to add the chickpea topping to this chipotle soup – it boosts the flavour and adds crunchy texture, too. Enjoy with crusty bread or tortilla chips

Celebrate spring with a veggie lasagne made with spinach, peas, asparagus and leeks. Top with pine nuts for added texture

Let Texas meet Mexico in this Middle Eastern-style brunch. Leave out the eggs for a really quick vegan chilli that you can use to fill burritos or tacos

Pack our air-fried crispy breaded shrimp, zingy celeriac remoulade and some cornichons into sub rolls to make your new favourite lunchtime sandwich

Combine the elements of poutine – a beloved comfort food in Canada of fries, gravy and cheese curds that hails from Quebec – in this toastie twist

This bean-based burrito blends the cuisines of Mexico and southwestern US. Add bacon, chorizo or pickled jalapeños, if you like

Try our take on the viral dumpling traybake – it's the ideal dinner when you need something on the table quickly. Serve over noodles or sticky rice

Planning a day out? Bake, cool and wrap up this fruity sausage roll to keep hunger pangs at bay. It's a perfect pack-and-go snack for the family

Prep this sticky chicken in a slow cooker at lunchtime, then serve for dinner with rice or noodles. It's a brilliant hands-off supper

Keep a stash of these pinto bean and sweet potato quesadillas in the freezer for quick lunches or speedy after-school dinners. Simply pan-fry to heat through