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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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Palak paneer orzo

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Pan-fried hake with stewed artichokes and clams

by Omar Allibhoy
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Parsley, tomato and bulgar wheat salad

by Anissa Helou
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Pasta primavera

by Simon Rimmer
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Pavlova

by The Hairy Bikers
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Pea and mint soup

by Mark Sargeant
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Pea and spring onion champ

by Rachel Allen
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Pea, salted yoghurt and mint salad

by Valentine Warner
Light meals & snacks

Peas à la français with poached eggs and toasts

by Glynn Purnell
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Perfect coronation chicken

by The Hairy Bikers
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Perfect potato salad

by Jo Pratt
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Pink lemonade

by Emily Angle
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Poached eggs with hollandaise and asparagus

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Pork and apple pie

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Pork shoulder barbecue

by Michael Pollan
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Prawn and courgette linguine with broad bean salad

by Gennaro Contaldo
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Primavera spring green soup

by Anna Haugh
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