Alison Lambert

Fried sage leaves

Spring brings new growth and fresh flavours. Herbs are flourishing at the moment and sage leaves are sweet and tender.

Apple crumble cake

This time of the year is all about utilising what is on hand at the moment.

Blooming onions

Blooming onions

Boy, this is taking me back a few years. My son asked me if I had eaten a ‘‘blooming’’ onion and I thought this would be fun to share with you all.

Chicken and leek pie

Leeks are still plentiful and affordable at the moment. This chicken and leek pie will please the family as it is comforting and hugely satisfying to have a homemade pie.

Snacking into the evening

Spring means that we can lighten up our meals by eating differently.

Savoury apple, sage and cheddar tart

Apples can be used in so many ways but often we forget that they work beautifully as a savoury option.

Tarte Normande

Tarte Normande

This is a classic apple tart.

Tonic peppercorn studded pears

This Korean black peppercorn-studded poached pear recipe is a natural remedy to help keep your immunity up, writes Alison Lambert.

Welsh cakes

Welsh cakes are the perfect accompaniment with a good strong cup of tea.

Pumpkin and ricotta hotcakes with hot honey butter and oats

I was making the children hotcakes the other day and had a little piece of pumpkin lying around.

Tamarillo and apple cobbler

This comforting dessert is perfect for winter, with its combination of bubbling, baked fruit with fluffy scone-like dumplings sitting on top. Best served with ice cream, and plenty of it.