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

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

A green risotto with a citrus edge – perfect for welcoming in spring

All the squidge of a brownie but bursting with lemony freshness instead, these make a great elevenses treat on a bright spring morning. Use a good-quality lemon curd with plenty of tang and don’t overmix it through the batter – the little pools of lemon curd taste heavenly when you bite into them.

Popped from their pods and inner skins, broad beans are sweet and tender early on in the season. They make a hearty addition to this salad and have a natural affinity with salty pancetta and fresh mint

Chef Saiphin says: "This is one of my favourites to have at Songkran, the Thai new year celebration. The key ingredient is black sesame, which offers a delightful combination of nuttiness, earthiness and a subtle sweetness."