Welcome to March

Planning ahead is one of the

Bring on spring

As the weather warms up and new shoots appear, we’re excited to get cooking with the best produce of the season

Wild garlic, chicken & leek pie

Fragrant wild garlic transforms this chicken pie into something really special. For ease, the filling and pastry can be made ahead.

Purple sprouting broccoli tempura with nuoc cham

Nuoc cham is a Vietnamese dipping sauce with a sweet, sour, funky flavour that works wonderfully with the crispy broccoli here. Using a combination of cornflour and plain flour makes for the crispiest tempura.

Crispy gnocchi with cavolo nero pesto, asparagus & peas

Making your own gnocchi is easier than you might think, and results in the lightest, cloud-like dumplings – plus, the added bonus of crispy potato skins to snack on (see my tip, below). But, if you need to get dinner on the table in a hurry, you can use a pack of ready-made gnocchi instead.

Pea, asparagus & burrata salad with mint salsa verde

This salad is busting with flavours of the new season: fresh mint, peas and asparagus. Creamy burrata is the perfect foil to ensure all that subtle sweetness and verdant freshness really stands out.

Charred spring onion, chilli & feta flatbreads

Vibrant spring onions are the star of the show here, scattered over creamy, tangy feta and soft flatbreads for a simple yet stunning lunch.

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Spicy harissa bean stew

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Desi omelette

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Lamb  nihari

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Knafeh  nests

Knafeh is a Middle Eastern delicacy made with

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Mark the end of winter and beginning of spring with a brilliant twist on burfi from Urvashi Roe

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Swap trendy food, such as wheatgrass and coconut oil, for cheaper, equally nutritious everyday produce

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While trendy ‘health’ foods can be expensive, you can reap many of the same benefits with budget-friendly swaps – read on to learn more

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This popular seafood is low in  calories and packed with protein, minerals and Bvitamins

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Grow it, cook it

Cook something different with carrots, beetroot and parsnips using recipes from our food director Cassie Best and pick up tips on growing your own with Adam Frost of BBC Gardeners’ World

How to use up everything!

Discover new ideas for how to get the most from what’s left in your  storecupboard and fridge-freezer

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Reclaim your weekend

Treat mum to a special breakfast and two-course lunch, try a spicy take on classic  sausage rolls from Tom Kerridge and perfect the art of making burgers and chips from scratch

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Ensure the upcoming celebrations are stress-free and make the build-up fun with our clever craft and baking projects

Simnel battenberg cake

Try a twist on simnel cake using the pink and yellow design of a battenberg crowned with the traditional 11 balls of marzipan that represent all of Jesus’s apostles, minus Judas.

Easter egg cookies

Bake cookies with a soft, chewy centre and crisp outer edge, studded with mini chocolate eggs and white and dark chocolate chunks for an Easter treat.

Fun projects to do with the kids

Enjoy making these pretty seasonal decorations on a quiet afternoon, with or without the children

Marshmallow rabbits

To make these fluffy bunnies, stick the marshmallows together using icing, then decorate with more coloured icing to make a nose and eyes. The best part is they’re edible, so you can enjoy them after Easter lunch . Have fun making different types of animals, too – don’t be afraid to cut the marshmallows if they’re not the shape you want.

Mum’s the word

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Fruity fennel seed soda bread with whipped honey butter

Here’s an easy, fruity bake that the kids can help make. Laden with dried fruits, the addition of liquorice-scented fennel seeds makes it taste a bit more grownup. Serve with a cup of tea for breakfast, or an afternoon treat.

Marmalade & earl grey frangipane tart

This Bakewell-inspired tart is elevated with the edition of zesty, tangy marmalade and fragrant earl grey tea leaves. Enjoy hot or cold with plenty of cream .

Get out & about

Make the most of longer days and long weekends with these spring time events around the UK

beef cobbler

Transform a rich beef stew into an all-in-one meal by topping it with fluffy cheese scones

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Burger & chips

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Raise a glass

Not just a milky drink, this recipe works as a dessert, topped with ice cream

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