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Seasonal ingredients in May

British classics pave the way to summer, led by majestic Jersey Royals and May’s crowning glory, asparagus. Make a meal of these seasonal big-hitters with tender young lamb and samphire.

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Showing 1 - 14 of 14recipes

Apple elderflower cooler

by Emily Angle
Drinks and cocktails

Asparagus and garden pea risotto

by Elizabeth Guy
Main course

Asparagus and poached egg puff tarts with parmesan and basil

by Lorraine Pascale
Main course

Asparagus and puff pastry cigars

Starters & nibbles

Asparagus pasta

by Rosie Reynolds
Main course

Asparagus risotto

by Phil Vickery
Main course

Asparagus soup

by Paul Rankin
Light meals & snacks

Asparagus soup with asparagus tips, Jersey Royal potatoes and watercress

by James Martin
Light meals & snacks

Asparagus with cured ham, poached duck egg and hollandaise sauce

by James Martin
Starters & nibbles

Asparagus with pearl barley and bacon

by Monica Galetti
Main course

Asparagus with preserved lemon and pickled chilli

by Sabrina Ghayour
Side dishes

Asparagus, pea, feta and mint salad

by Freddy Bird
Side dishes

Avocado salad

by Rachel Phipps
Main course

Avocado toast with radish ceviche

by Nadiya Hussain
Light meals & snacks
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