May recipes

A chef's favourite treat is ready-rolled pastry. Perfect for a quick, easy, impressive supper, at any time of year

Angela Hartnett celebrates sweet and tender seasonal broad beans with this fresh, zingy risotto

Shave asparagus into ribbons to top Tom Kerridge's crab on toast – it isn’t something you see often and gives the dish a chef's touch. It makes a lovely starter

Do something interesting with your greens and serve up a five-a-day favourite, cooked all in one pan

Whip up this yoghurt-based fruity syllabub dessert in only 20 minutes - great for a last minute dinner party

A rustic, crumbly traybake to enjoy with a cuppa, or with custard for pudding

A stunning but simple dish, the classic syllabub is made special here with rosé wine and zesty lime

A caramel-flavoured praline meringue that's perfect for a summer's day

Try this cool, creamy, fruity parfait - ideal for summer days

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

Traditional cucumber sandwiches on brown bread are given a facelift with mint and chive cream cheese

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

Cut the cost of a chicken dinner with thighs and be rewarded by juicy meat and crispy skin in this dish with asparagus, courgettes, peas and feta

Did you know that warming up cucumbers enhances their fresh flavour? To finish, all this summer side dish needs is a sprinkling of fresh dill and parsley, plus lemon