Fresh ingredients for spring recipes; find out what is coming into season in April in the UK.
As April unfolds, the landscape starts to bloom with seasonal delights and the flavours of spring!
April offers an abundance of fresh ingredients to inspire some creative cooking.
Buying food in season reduces food miles and the need for plastic packaging so it is great for the environment can save money too!
What’s in season in April
Asparagus, Broccoli, Jersey Royal New Potatoes, Lettuce & Salad leaves, Purple Sprouting Broccoli, Radishes, Rocket, Samphire, Spinach, Spring Onions, Watercress, Wild Nettles.
Rhubarb
Basil, Chives, Dill, Sorrel
Lamb, Wood Pigeon
Cockles, Crab, Langoustine, Lobster, Plaice, Prawns, Salmon, Sea Trout, Shrimp, Whitebait
Rhubarb Crumble Cake
An absolutely delicious Rhubarb Crumble Cake from Cook it Slowly! Cookbook.
Wild Watercress: Fresh and Nutritious and Found Throughout the UK
With its vibrant green leaves and distinctive peppery taste, watercress has long captivated the senses and palates of foragers, chefs, and nature enthusiasts alike. Wild watercress thrives in freshwater habitats with clear, cool, and fast-moving water, which is rich in nutrients. It is commonly found along the banks of streams, rivers, and springs, where the water is well-oxygenated. The plant prefers partially shaded areas, as direct sunlight can cause it to wilt.
Find out more about how to find, identify and forage wild watercress here.
Watercress Soup
This soup is simple, peppery, and creamy – and watercress is a great source of vitamin A, C and iron! Make this lovely Watercress Soup from The Dairy Book of Home Cookery and just add fresh crusty bread.
Roasted Gnocchi With Purple Sprouting Broccoli & Mushrooms
Enjoy roasted gnocchi, purple sprouting broccoli and mushrooms in this quick and scrumptious vegan supper recipe. Leafier and deeper in colour than regular broccoli, purple sprouting is at its best between February and April. Taken from Four Seasons Cookbook.
Four Seasons
Savour this collection of sumptuous recipes that champions British ingredients and reflects the influence of the seasons.
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