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Celebrate the new season’s offerings with these most delightful recipes

By Amelia Christie-Miller Serves 3-4 | Prep 15 mins | Cook 30 mins 500g mixedmushrooms, sliced(such as chestnut,oyster and shiitake)2 tbsp olive oil2 onions, thinly sliced2 tsp fresh thymeleaves or 1

Beans on toast meets cheese on toast, but with a twist. This version is all about umami Marmite, melty Cheddar and big, creamy butter beans – plus some tart pickled shallots to cut through it all. We

■ Serves 4 ■ Prep 10 mins ■ Cook 15 mins 300g head of broccoli, broken intoflorets300g pasta (we used orecchiette)1 tbsp pine nuts1 large bunch of basil1 large garlic clove2 tbsp parmesan, finely grat

■ Serves 4 ■ Prep 10 mins ■ Cook 20 mins 1 tbsp rapeseed oil1 onion, finely sliced4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs,cut into thick strips1-2 tbsp jerk seasoning1 green chilli, deseeded and sliced(op

In the last days of winter enjoy bright colour and flavour with forced rhubarb, brussels sprouts and purple sprouting broccoli