May recipes

Ever-versatile salmon is as popular on our shopping lists as chicken. Make the most of it with this impressive recipe

Turn strawberries and cream into a pudding to remember with the simple addition of puff pastry sheets

Serve this comforting rhubarb and strawberry crumble with custard for a warming dessert. The, sweet roasted fruit is topped with a crunchy crumble topping.

Make the most of a seasonal yield with a comforting crumble bake - a crunchy, buttery topping and fruity filling

The lovely, leafy spinach in this recipe makes for a flavoursome and intriguing bright-green soup

A refreshing cordial that takes 10 minutes to prep. Use up a glut of fresh rhubarb and make the most of summer

A perfect snack, starter or side dish of nutty, crisp asparagus spears with a buttery glaze

Perfect to serve for dessert or with coffee

Combine asparagus, goat's cheese, new potatoes, peas and lettuce to make this easy springtime vegetarian dish. Great for a midweek meal

These little Thai nibbles are ready in just 10 minutes

Serve this pan-fried pak choi as a side to stir-fries. The Chinese cabbage is cooked in an aromatic mixture of sesame oil, garlic, chilli and fish sauce.

A nourishing spring salad, ready in minutes

This light, zesty tart is packed with asparagus, courgette, herbs and feta. Best served al fresco

Treat as a healthy lunch or vegetarian starter, this simple and refreshing vibrant green soup is low in calories and features three of your five-a-day

Add some glamour to your lunchbox with this smart vegetarian recipe

A great dinner party dish that can be prepared 24 hours ahead, leaving just the sauce to prepare on the day

Use up surplus homegrown cucumbers with this rice noodle dish. It makes an excellent lunchbox option and you can tailor it to make it less spicy, if you like

Make a batch of sweet and tart rhubarb jam with our super simple, seasonal recipe. Add a touch of vanilla for a stunning preserve for spring

Keep this tucked away for a month so flavours can develop and then serve it with cheese, pâté, cold meats,
sandwiches – you name it

Preserve the taste of the season and use up a glut of gooseberries and elderflower cordial to make this simple, sweet spread

Make the most of fresh asparagus and broad beans and try this light, low-fat veggie lasagne with a twist. It delivers three of your 5-a-day

A smart and stylish springtime starter that is super healthy to boot

A simple seasonal pud with a crunchy topping