Go wild

Carpeting woodland in clouds of white star-shape flowers and filling the air with a heady, intense aroma, wild garlic is abundant in April. This bulb hibernates for most of the year before bursting fo

Purple sprouting broccoli always feels like a small seasonal celebration, the first signs of green after months of root veg and stews. This recipe works beautifully as a starter or as a snack with a c

■ TO PREP 10 mins ■ TO COOK 10 mins ■ SERVES 1 YOU WILL NEED ✔ 150g British asparagus spears ✔ radishes, small handful ✔ ½ lemon, juiced, plus wedge to serve ✔ ½ tsp honey ✔ extra virgin olive oil ✔ ½

This recipe is perfect for using up slightly wilted bags of leaves and salad that may be lurking in the fridge. SERVES 2 | PREP 10 MINS | COOK 20 MINS | EASY 1 tbsp olive oil1 onion, diced400g baby po

Roasting brings out the natural sweetness in the garlic for a rich and velvety finish. SERVES 6 PREP 15 MINS COOK 35 MINS ✱ 3 large bulbs fresh garlic, broken up, skins left on✱ 1 medium onion, finely

This rich tart makes a lovely dish for a spring lunch – serve with a crisp green salad. SERVES 6 | PREP 20 MINS | COOK 1 HR 10 MINS | EASY 250g shortcrust pastry2 smoked haddock fillets knob of butter