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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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Champ

by James Martin
Side dishes

Chargrilled steak with beer, mustard and watercress salad

by James Martin
Main course

Cheese and onion pasties

by Annie Rigg
Light meals & snacks

Cheesy leeks

by Justine Pattison
Side dishes

Chicken braised with chicory and crème fraîche

by Nigel Slater
Main course

Chicken cashew stir-fry

by Lorraine Pascale
Main course

Chicken escalope with rocket, sage and lemon

by Paul Merrett
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Chicken with asparagus and lemon crème fraîche sauce

by Mary Berry
Main course

Chicken with chorizo and potatoes

Main course

Chocolate, orange and spice fondue

by The Hairy Bikers
Desserts

Chocolate-covered strawberries

by Philippa Davis
Desserts

Christmas Genoa cake

by Mary Berry
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Cider gingerade

by Emily Angle
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Clementine sorbet

by The Hairy Bikers
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Courgetti with vegan pesto

by Hemsley + Hemsley
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Crab and leek tart

by The Hairy Bikers
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Crab and salmon fishcakes with homemade tartare sauce

by Sophie Dahl
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Crab linguine

by Angela Hartnett
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Crab with mango and avocado salad

by Levi Roots
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Crabcakes with a tomato, crab and basil dressing

by Rick Stein
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Crispy salmon salad

by Tom Kerridge
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