Sticky toffee fig rolls

Take these classic sweet treats to the next level by adding chewy toffees to the rich and fruity filling

Gooseberry & elderflower jam

Preserve the taste of the season and use up a glut of gooseberries and elderflower cordial to make this simple, sweet spread

Gooseberry crème brûlée tart

Seasonal berries and sweet pastry make a stunning dessert for a dinner party – blowtorch for a beautifully crisp cracked sugar topping

One-pot chicken with chorizo & new potatoes

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Give your Sunday lunch a Spanish twist with this easy pot-roast, packed with punchy chorizo, sherry, bay and thyme

Wild pesto

Transform your foraging finds into a tangy sauce with Parmesan, garlic, lemon and pine nuts – use fresh young nettles or wild garlic leaves

Nettle gnudi with wild pesto

These Italian dumplings are like light balls of ricotta gnocchi, or the filling for ravioli – use freshly foraged nettles for a simple sauce

Wild garlic chicken Kiev

This classic family favourite gets a gourmet makeover with a wild garlic butter filling and a crunchy panko breadcrumb coating

Wild garlic butter on music paper bread

This delicate, super-thin bread is inspired by a Sardinian classic, carta di musica – serve with flavoured butter for a special starter or side

Wild garlic butter

This flavoured butter is extremely versatile – use to make garlic bread, in a chicken Kiev, or melted over a griddled steak or baked potato

Wild garlic & nettle soup

Forage for some fresh spring greens and simmer with finely diced vegetables to make this vibrant, healthy, low-fat green soup