9 delicious recipes to try this spring

Asparagus and salmon risotto

It’s asparagus season, so there’s no better time to try this tasty risotto recipe, packed with other vegetables including peas and leeks. You can make extra and freeze the risotto for up to a month. If you don’t like salmon, feel free to make the recipe with tuna instead.

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Pasta with purple sprouting broccoli

This tasty pasta recipe is easy to make and full of seasonal flavour. The broccoli, cherry tomatoes and chopped red chilli add lovely colour. Any extras can be used as salad for lunch the next day or for a picnic.

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Muffins with leeks and cheese

Try making these tasty savoury muffins as a healthy alternative when you want a baked treat. The individual portions are perfect for your picnic basket, and you can take some along to a gathering in the garden with your friends and family. The muffins can be substituted with bagels or crumpets.

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Pork and fennel traybake

These succulent pork tenderloins will be perfect to serve at dinner or for lunch in the garden. Switch up the vegetables to suit your taste – leeks, celery and large mushrooms work well. Add a teaspoon of wholegrain mustard to the gravy for delicious flavour.

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Thai sweet chilli chicken wraps

Sweet chilli sauce complements the chicken, while spinach, tomato and chopped coriander make the wraps wonderfully fresh. You can switch up the flavour by substituting sweet chilli sauce with mango chutney or low-fat mayonnaise. Make extra to share with family or friends for a day in the sun.

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Roasted mackerel with new potatoes and beetroot

This delicious fish dish will be perfect for a light but filling dinner and will provide you with omega-3 fats to keep your heart healthy. Beetroot adds lovely colour and flavour.

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Asparagus and edamame bean frittata

Get your 5-a-day and boost your vegetable intake with this heart-healthy frittata recipe. It’s perfect for sharing at a picnic lunch, and radishes add lovely, bright colour. You can swap the asparagus and beans for any green vegetables you like.

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Creamy fish in filo pastry

These crispy parcels of white fish and veg make a quick and simple supper, and are an easy way to fit more fish into your diet.

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Roasted rhubarb and orange fool

Who doesn’t love a heart-healthy sweet treat? This fruity fool is a simple and wonderful way to showcase fresh rhubarb while enjoying something cool on a warm day. You can replace the orange zest with a sprinkling of ground ginger if you want a spicy kick. It could be a great addition to your picnic basket, so serve in individual jam jars and share with friends.