Spring recipes

Casseroles aren't just for winter – this light, vibrant one-pot is packed with spring veg and herby pesto

Minimise your washing-up with this delicious one-pan chicken pie with spinach and herbs and topped with crispy filo pastry. It's ideal for busy weeknights

This self-saucing one-pot is like a roast dinner without the fuss. Plus it's rich in iron, fibre and folate

Rustle up this one-tray wonder with gnocchi, ricotta, artichokes, plum tomatoes and courgette. It can be adapted by using any veg you have in the fridge

Team spring greens with some of its best culinary friends – bacon, cream, lemon and cheese – in this easy and flavour-packed pasta dish

Try this simple method for a dry-brined, crispy bird. Top any leftover stuffing with an egg fried in sage butter, and serve for brunch the next day

Celebrate spring produce with this vibrant salad. You can add podded broad beans or sweet peas, too, when they come into season in late spring in the UK

Instead of tossing out the ends of asparagus spears, make the most of the whole vegetable with our Middle Eastern-style salad with radishes and broad beans

For an easy side dish to complement a spring roast, just cook this recipe without the salmon

Turn a simple traybake into a floral masterpiece with some clever piping – the perfect cake for a springtime gathering

Combine pasta with nduja, spring greens and a breadcrumb topping to make this simple and speedy dish. It's ideal if you're after a simple midweek meal

Make vibrant spring onions the star of the show, scattered over creamy, tangy feta and soft flatbreads for a simple yet stunning lunch

Make a simpler Sunday roast with our pea & tarragon roast chicken, served on a bed of vermouth and stock-infused potatoes

Use a combination of cornflour and plain flour to make the crispiest tempura. It pairs wonderfully with nuoc cham, a sweet-sour Vietnamese dipping sauce

Rustle up this vegan stir-fry which uses tempeh, a great source of protein made from soy beans. Quick and easy, it takes just 30 minutes to make

Make avocado the star of the show in this vibrant chicken salad, with lettuce, green apples, celery, cucumber and a creamy dressing

Try this fantastic way of serving samosas for a more substantial meal. It makes a good starter for a dinner party and to celebrate festivals such as holi

Make the most of fragrant wild garlic to transform this chicken pie into something really special. For ease, the filling and pastry can be made ahead

Using nettles instead of spinach gives the classic spanakopita a spring time twist. Young nettles are a sweet, nutritious and free alternative to spinach

Make a flavourful veggie main of lentils with spring greens and a watercress walnut pesto. It’s a healthy supper, delivering four of your 5-a-day

The parmesan 'tuiles' make this soup stylish enough for entertaining – but they take just a few minutes to make