Our resident reviewer Fiona Forman tries a Swedish classic from The Scandinavian Year by Brontë Aurell, and casts her eye over other new titles

The underrated root vegetable is the real hero of the Burns Night meal, says Douglas Chalmers

Vegetables take centre stage in these punchy, palate-awakening recipes from plant-powered restaurant Bubala

Bulbs planted in autumn come to life now and deliver vibrant bursts of colour – a joy to see after the dark winter months. Daffodils (more on those overleaf) and tulips are enduring symbols of spring

Time to wake up! Olga Grieves is getting busy as everything is springing to life

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