Pretty-as-a-picture bakes inspired by the fresh zing of spring, along with crafts to help share them

The Apothecary Chef is a celebration of the fragrance and flavour of herbs, flowers, leaves, seeds, fruit, roots and pollens, all containing beneficial nutrients, whether harvested from faraway fields

■ Serves 8 ■ Prep 30 mins plus 10 mins resting ■ Cook 1 hr 500g kale, thick stalks discarded and roughly chopped1 tbsp each butter and olive oil2 onions, chopped3 garlic cloves, finely chopped750g ric

It’s Mothering Sunday on 15 March, so why not give her this cake, especially if you have a jar of lemon curd in the cupboard waiting to be eaten. You don’t have to be a seasoned cake baker, plus our d

At the age of 90, our best-loved cook continues to tempt us with her delicious, fuss-free dishes – guaranteed crowd-pleasers and perfect for any occasion

By Francesca Bonadonna from Plantifully Based (plantifullybasedblog.com) Serves 4-6 | Prep 30 mins | Cook 45 mins FOR THE SOUP 3 leeks 3 Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled 2 tbsp vegan butter 720ml low-sodiu