With the sun starting to finally make an appearance and all the signs of spring firmly in place, it’s time to start enjoying the gorgeous foods that come into season at this time of year. Here’s a great recipe from olive oil specialist Filippo Berio which uses spinach, an incredibly versatile, iron-rich food which is at its best at this time of year.

Three tasty ways to make the most of the UKs unique potato -Roasted flat mushroom with saute’ Jersey Royals, baby spinach and herbed goats cheese, New season Jersey Royals with a salsa of harmony tomatoes and garden mint and Warm Jersey Royal salad with parsley, roasted pine nuts and serano ham, fresh figs and roasted red peppers.

Summer is on its way at last! Here from the Fruisana Kitchen is a really tasty, and unusually spicy way to serve fresh pineapple for a healthier dessert. The Fruisana will enhance the flavour of the pineapple and the chillies.

This Easter, put a modern twist on tradition with Campo Viejo. Easter is all about decorated eggs, hot cross buns and chocolate rabbits, but this year add a flavour of Spain to Easter Sunday with Roast Saffron Lamb and a perfectly matched glass of Campo Viejo Reserva 2004, from the UK’s favourite Rioja.

Juicy Turkey Escalopes with Fresh Pineapple & Mint Relish, Barbequed Turkey Chops with Beets, Sour Cream & Coriander, Moroccan Turkey Patties and Simple Slow Cooked Turkey Salad with Spicy Carolina Vinegar Sauce

Why not beat the credit crunch this year by cooking a delicious meal using the simple straightforward recipes from Dorot Garlic and Herbs. We have given you two recipes to make a sumptuous two course meal – in limited time and on a small budget, and what’s even better with hardly any preparation at all. Minimum effort for maximum results!

We tend to think of mustard as an accompaniment to cuts of meat, pork pies or sandwiches. However, there’s more to mustard than meets the eye, it’s not merely a condiment it’s also a truly versatile ingredient. Mustard can be used in a vast range of recipes to add piquancy, depth and flavour.

Edam is 25% less fat than cheddar and other hard cheeses – kids also love the natural and mild flavour. It has 14% more calcium in it than cheddar so a bonus for those growing bones. The salads are light, refreshing and perfect as a light lunch or great as part of a bigger meal. The baked eggs with Edam and ham are perfect for brunch and a great way if using eggs this Easter! The meatball and cheese pasta bake is a tasty dish perfect for all the family.

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Keep warm this March with this delicious, easy to make Ribollita Soup from olive oil specialists, Filippo Berio. Packed full of healthy vegetables including carrots, courgettes and beans, it’s the perfect pick me up until the sunshine arrives!