Exclusive spring dinner recipes

Looking for something speedy for dinner? This lemon orzo chicken has asparagus, leeks and peas for a tasty supper that's low in fat

Enjoy this stunning risotto. It requires a little more effort but you’re repaid with vibrant spring veg in every forkful

Make our super-simple filo pie with spring greens. If you have a flameproof deep-sided tray, use that. If not, a casserole dish works well

Make this easy leek and noodle dish in just 30 minutes. It serves two and uses storecupboard ingredients for a quick, low-cost dinner

Serve this vibrant salad with blue cheese as a light supper or side dish. Kale or chard will also work in place of the spring greens

Make your own gnocchi for the lightest, cloud-like dumplings. If you need to make dinner in a hurry, you can use a pack of ready-made gnocchi instead

Enjoy a fuss-free lunch or breakfast that everyone will enjoy. The frittata will be delicious with a side of smoked salmon, crunchy matzo and a green salad

Make this comforting chicken stew with seasonal vegetables to feed the whole family

Try an alternative Sunday lunch with this punchy chicken and pancetta spring pie. Ideal for a weekend gathering, serve with green veg and new potatoes

Make a vibrant spring salad that's bursting with flavours of the season: fresh mint, peas and asparagus. It pairs beautifully with creamy burrata

Try this wonderful side dish to serve with roast lamb or mutton for Easter lunch. It also doubles as a stunning centrepiece for any vegetarians at the table

Enjoy chicken legs in this easy traybake along with spring greens, butter beans and a punchy herb and caper salsa. Mop up the lovely juices with crusty bread

Try our savoury take on a puff pastry tart, made with peas, eggs, herbs and pancetta. Quick and easy, it’s sure to become a favourite with the whole family

Make a transitional Sunday lunch for when spring is just around the corner. Fresh pesto lifts the flavour of this stew, but you can substitute it with a jar

Enjoy these pillowy mini pizzas topped with asparagus. You can use any seasonal veg, but asparagus is particularly lovely with lemon ricotta

Source tuna from a good-quality fishmonger to make this stunning seared tuna & asparagus niçoise salad. It should be sashimi-grade so can be safely eaten raw

Make this elegant springtime tart that showcases seasonal asparagus – it's paired with creamy hollandaise, plus rocket for peppery freshness

Try something different for dinner with these Italian-style veggie dumplings. They need a bit of time to prepare but the steps are very simple

Use up stale sourdough and rustle up this panzanella salad with eggs, asparagus, radishes, apple and shavings of pecorino. It's a vibrant springtime salad

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

Enjoy your recommended weekly portion of oily fish in this easy traybake with sweet potato wedges, broccoli and asparagus. Trout is a sustainable fish option

Pair mango salsa with chilli-spiked prawns, baby spinach, asparagus tips and Thai basil in this healthy dish. Enjoy with jasmine rice

Achieve three of your five-a-day in this bright orzo dish packed with gut-friendly prebiotic fibre. You can swap out the veg for any seasonal alternatives

Try something different with salmon fillets by adding a hazelnut, lemon zest and thyme crust. Serve with garlic parsley potatoes and asparagus