Three ways to give strawberries a nifty flavour boost

The arrival of British strawberries in the shops is a moment worth savouring and these joy-bringing recipes are just the way to do it

■ Serves 8 ■ Prep 15 mins plus cooling and setting ■ Cook 25 mins 1 tbsp mint leaves, pl s extra to decorate60g butter, melted, lus extra for the tin120g golden caster sugar2 ggs120g plain flour, sift

■ Serves 4 ■ Prep 15 mins ■ Cook 40 mins 400g rhubarb, trimmed and cut into 2.5cm pieces400g strawberries, hulled and halved if large85g sugar1 tbsp plain flour250g mascarpone (optional)1 orange, zest

✔ Use any spare growing space for successional sowings of fast-growing radishes. I like ‘Rainbow Mix’, as you get a lucky-dip surprise when harvesting them for salads or roasting as a BBQ side dish. ✔

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There is no end to how honey can elevate flavour in food and beverages. Since ancient times, honey has been used to sweeten food and wine, to preserve foods from spoilage, and to moisten baked goods.