Great British Food Magazine May-15 Back Issue

With two bank holidays and a seasonal larder fit to burst with amazing produce, May is a magical time of year for food lovers – and we're celebrating in style with 50 delicious new recipes using the tastiest seasonal ingredients.

In our exclusive interview with Mary Berry, the undisrupted queen of cakes talks wonky veg, family cooking, and why British baking is the best in the world. And former MasterChef winner Mat Follas shares his favourite recipes using lesser-used fish and seafood, including posh prawn cocktail, crispy fried sprats and mackerel burgers.

Elderflower is a real star ingredient at this time of year, and once you've made our easy cordial recipe there are endless opportunities for using it in cakes, puds, preserves and cocktails. Jersey Royals are also in abundance, and we head to the island to see what all the fuss is all about.

Nothing says spring like a lazy afternoon tea and Lisa Faulkner's recipes for all kinds of bite sized treats are perfect for relaxed bank holiday eating. And don't miss Ruby Tandoh's brilliant British bakes – her simple twist on chocolate bourbons is pretty genius.

If you're looking for more adventurous pursuits this month, why not take inspiration from our tour of Scotland's best distilleries and sample Scotch straight from the source? Otherwise, our ten-page guide to smoking and curing is packed with helpful hints, tips and recipes for smoking meat and fish at home – trust us, it's much easier than you'd think!

Also inside: London's most exciting new food market, Leicestershire's food heroes, our ultimate Victoria sponge and a bumper £4000 foodie giveaway!