Spice-rubbed cauliflower, pan-fried and roasted until deeply golden, on a silky white bean purée with a wild garlic chimichurri. A vegetarian main worth making now, while wild garlic is in season.

Soft ricotta dumplings packed with wild garlic, parmesan and lemon, served in a warm tomato sauce. Malfatti means "made badly" - rustic, irregular and completely the point.

Silky saffron and cardamom custard poured over buttered, marmalade-spread hot cross buns and baked in a bain-marie. Easter pudding worth making every year.

Two lamb breasts, one extraordinary centrepiece. Stuffed with wild garlic, toasted pistachios, anchovy and goat's cheese, rolled and braised low and slow until deeply tender and melting. The best-value cut on the counter, done properly.

Soft, stuffed flatbreads filled with wild garlic and feta and finished with a glossy wild garlic butter. The perfect thing to make while the season lasts.

Roasted rhubarb, caramelised oats and a pillowy whisky cream, layered up in a glass. The Scottish classic, done properly for spring.

Slow-roasted pulled pork shoulder, brined overnight, rubbed in warm spices, and served in toasted brioche buns with a homemade barbecue sauce finished with fermented rhubarb. A properly satisfying centrepiece.

A simple small-batch fermented rhubarb made with forced rhubarb and a salt brine. Savoury, seasonal, and ready in ten days. Best served alongside game, pork, and rich sauces.

Light French chicken stew with cider, apples and crème fraîche. Tender chicken thighs in a delicate sauce with shallots and herbs.

Purple sprouting broccoli with crispy bacon, toasted walnuts and a creamy sherry mustard sauce. Somewhere between a warm salad and a hearty side dish.

A towering puffed Dutch baby pancake topped with poached eggs, smoked salmon, and rich hollandaise. Timing is everything but the result is spectacular.

Crispy spiced paneer fries with vibrant coriander lime pickle chutney. Like halloumi fries but better - ready in 20 minutes.

Moist vanilla sponge topped with caramelised cinnamon apples and buttery crumble. The apples are cooked first to prevent sogginess, and the crumble is frozen to stay crisp.

Thin, crisp biscuits with golden syrup caramel, mixed nuts and dried fruit, dipped in dark chocolate. Completely flexible recipe using whatever you have in the cupboard.

Restorative Asian chicken noodle soup built on bone broth with garlic, ginger and tender chicken. Thick rice noodles and fresh herbs make it satisfying and healing.

Messy, indulgent haggis toastie with slow-cooked whisky shallots and melted Scottish cheese. Perfect for using up leftover Burns Night haggis.

Traditional Sicilian cavatelli rigati lunghi made from semolina and water, rolled with ridges to catch sauce. Served with rich tomato sauce and parmesan - easier than you think.

Roasted wild mallard with port-braised red onions, roasted grapes and rich port sauce. A stunning wild game recipe that celebrates the lean, intense flavour of wild duck.

Moist lemon and pistachio cake topped with pillowy torched Italian meringue. Elegant, citrusy and surprisingly straightforward - perfect for celebrations or afternoon tea.

Roasted parsnips and red onions with toasted buckwheat, feta and pomegranate seeds, finished with a warm pomegranate molasses dressing. A hearty winter salad that's substantial enough for a main course.