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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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Bacon and asparagus flan

by The Hairy Bikers
Main course

Bacon cauliflower cheese

by The Hairy Bikers
Main course

Bacon, egg and spinach salad with roasted tomatoes

by Sophie Wright
Main course

Baked courgette with parmesan

by Kate Morris and Sally Brown
Light meals & snacks

Baked teriyaki trout

by Elly Curshen
Main course

Bangers with herby mash and onion gravy

by Merrilees Parker
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Barbecued sardines

by James Martin
Main course

Beef and Stilton pie with celeriac mash and honey-roasted beetroot

by The Hairy Bikers
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Beef stir-fry

by Ken Hom
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Beer can chicken with garlic butter jacket potatoes

by James Martin
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Berry crumble traybake

by Emily Angle
Cakes and baking

Broad bean risotto

by The Hairy Bikers
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Bunting cake

by Mari Williams
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Butterflied leg of lamb with a sticky rhubarb glaze

by Nadiya Hussain
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