Spring green chicken stew with cheddar dumplings

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

Pink eggs & beetroot with yogurt & chilli butter

Make this colourful salad which is special enough for entertaining. Enjoy as part of a breakfast or lunch spread served with warmed flatbreads

Roasted rhubarb & rose eton mess

Bring a pop of pink to your dessert with seasonal forced rhubarb. To save time, you could use shop-bought meringues – you’ll need eight for this recipe

Watercress pearl barley risotto with brown butter hazelnuts 

Make the most of watercress in this risotto. The pearl barley creates a robust, nutty texture, while brown butter, mascarpone and goat’s cheese add richness

Sticky banana, date & pecan skillet pudding

Use overripe bananas (skin and all!) in this indulgent no-waste pud, made with gorgeous sticky dates and pecans. Enjoy with a scoop of vanilla ice cream

Toasted coconut rice pudding with cardamom poached rhubarb

Make the most of pretty pink forced rhubarb while it’s in season by roasting to intensify its colour and flavour. Enjoy in this coconut rice pudding

Pasta & purple sprouting broccoli with anchovies, garlic & preserved lemon

Love anchovies? This pasta dish is for you – the salty flavour works well with iron-rich purple sprouting broccoli, and is lifted by the zing of lemon

Creamy celeriac, mustard & ham hock soup

Make the stock for this soup from the ham hock to boost the flavour – you’ll also have plenty of ham left for making sandwiches or pies later in the week

Caramelised onion, goat’s cheese & za’atar galette

Make onions the star of the show with this moreish vegetarian tart made with goat’s cheese, caramelised onions and za’atar – enjoy with a green salad.

Spicy peanut butter & corn ramen

Make a warming noodle soup which is sure to pack a punch – it’s spicy, sweet, nutty and savoury all in one slurp! The fish sauce adds a subtle layer of umami