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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.

Lamb recipes
  • Roast saddle of lamb with baked Savoy cabbage
  • Steamed kid pudding with pear and walnut salad
  • Lamb skewers and homemade naans with mint dip
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Lamb curry

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Lamb fillet with quails’ eggs and spring leaves

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Lamb shawarma

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Lamb stew

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Lavender crème caramel with lavender shortbread

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Linguine with chilli crab

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