Fresh cucumber & apple salad

Magic happens when you combine cool cucumbers and crunchy apples. This is a perfect side dish for summer picnics and barbecues. It’s addictively good and takes just minutes to make.

Sichuan smacked cucumber noodles

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

Turmeric spiced chicken, pickled cucumber & crispy rice bowls with chilli peanut sauce

Savour a dish of contrasting flavours and textures – crispy rice, soft spiced chicken and zingy cucumber pickle. Or, simply serve with boiled rice, if you like

Lemon & elderflower traybake

This clever twist on the classic bakewell has a delicate floral flavour, making it ideal for serving at spring garden parties or bake sales

Samphire & crab salad

Enjoy this salad as a generous dinner for two, or as a light lunch or supper for four. Samphire sings when paired with crab and this zesty dressing

Spring vegetable orzo with broad beans, peas, artichokes & ricotta

Make the most of spring veg in this stew, made with orzo, broad beans, peas, artichokes and ricotta. It can be served soupy or as a thicker braise

Double cheese & spring vegetable tart

This savoury make-ahead tart has a delicious crumbly base – no one will realise it's shop-bought pastry! Fill with goat's cheese and beautiful spring veg including asparagus and fresh peas  

Rhubarb & elderflower cake

Make the most of vibrant pink rhubarb with a cake which combines its delicious tart flavours and sweet elderflower cordial – a stunning centrepiece!

Crab & asparagus pappardelle

Crab is so good to serve in the spring – combined with fresh egg pappardelle and asparagus, it makes a stunning seasonal dish. Pair it with a rocket salad

Stewed rhubarb

Make the most of this vibrant veg with our easy stewed rhubarb recipe. Perfect for serving over vanilla ice cream for a simple, elegant dessert