Wild pesto

Transform your foraging finds into a tangy sauce with Parmesan, garlic, lemon and pine nuts – use fresh young nettles or wild garlic leaves

Nettle gnudi with wild pesto

These Italian dumplings are like light balls of ricotta gnocchi, or the filling for ravioli – use freshly foraged nettles for a simple sauce

Wild garlic chicken Kiev

This classic family favourite gets a gourmet makeover with a wild garlic butter filling and a crunchy panko breadcrumb coating

Wild garlic butter on music paper bread

This delicate, super-thin bread is inspired by a Sardinian classic, carta di musica – serve with flavoured butter for a special starter or side

Wild garlic butter

This flavoured butter is extremely versatile – use to make garlic bread, in a chicken Kiev, or melted over a griddled steak or baked potato

Wild garlic & nettle soup

Forage for some fresh spring greens and simmer with finely diced vegetables to make this vibrant, healthy, low-fat green soup

Easy sourdough bread

Don't be daunted by making a sourdough bread starter at home – this easy, overnight version makes a lovely loaf

Simnel Battenberg cake

This stunning Easter bake has pink and yellow squares of light sponge, sandwiched with apricot jam and is topped with balls of marzipan

Chicken pesto wrap

Swap soggy sandwiches for tortilla wraps filled with chicken, cheese and veggies in this tasty packed lunch recipe that kids will love

Pea hummus

Use cannellini beans, garlic and tahini in this quick, easy and healthy dip – perfect packed in kids' lunch boxes with pitta bread and veggies