Spring

An Italian-style green sauce adds zing to this buttery courgette spaghetti. Make a double batch of the salsa verde and store in the fridge for drizzling over eggs, steak, salads and more

This twist on a cacio e pepe pairs sweet crab with fragrant pink peppercorns. Make sure to reserve some pasta water – it’s key to a silky-smooth sauce

Creamy-textured white beans pad out this vibrant and seasonal salad – serve it as part of an alfresco feast or as a light spring lunch

This spring-fresh cocktail uses the King’s favourite variety of tea

Fresh green veg and a zesty salsa make this lamb chop traybake dish shine

A cake-pudding hybrid made from tipsy amaretto sponge, sticky rhubarb and stem ginger topped with pillowy meringue

Take pesto pasta to the next level by whizzing in some creamy ricotta. We’ve added asparagus tips to the pasta, but swap in any green veg you have to hand

This whimsical cake, with its swooping piping, vivid hue and decorative blooms, is destined to be the centrepiece of your afternoon tea. Be sure to check your flowers are food safe

These fishcakes are packed with vitamin B12, which can help to keep the nervous system healthy and boost energy levels. If cooking for one, the extra fishcakes can be frozen at the end of step 1