how to plant, grow & care for crocuses Early spring colour is so important in the garden, bringing mood-enhancing optimism just when we need it most. Delicate and colourful, crocuses are the ideal cheer-givers in February and
Lemon Soufflé An extremely lemony mousse – tart and delicious – at its best when citrus is fresh and plentiful as it is right now in the early months of the year. You can also make this with blo
How to create a floral grid arrangement how to create a floral grid Decorating the house in spring is always rewarding and a great way to cheer up gloomier days. Take inspiration Sarah and make your own beautiful spring table a
How to create a spring wreath Make the most of the early spring flowers foliage and follow these simple steps, using a handmade twisted birch ring and abundant seasonal foliage and flowers step 1. Use
Carrot and sprouted alfalfa/broccoli salad We make this salad in the school for lunch all the time, simple grated carrot and poppy seeds, with bouncy alfalfa and broccoli sprouts threaded through. These can be found in good health-food
Anita’s Victoria sponge A classic Victoria sponge uses the same weight of sugar, margarine and flour as the eggs. A large free-range egg usually weighs 56g. Using a plant-based spread rather than butter gives a light
Tom Yum A classic south-east Asian soup which, served with a bowl of red or black rice, makes a meal. Whenever you’re buying prawns, look out for tiger, green or white prawns, ideally wild. If y
Blueberry Buckwheat Pancakes I love the sharp tang of buckwheat flour, more interesting than plain wheat, but you can use that too. Serve for breakfast scattered with blueberries, blackcurrants (now being heralded as even
Blood Orange Sorbet with Campari One of the best drinks on the planet is a Blood Orange and Campari Soda. Here it is in a pudding bowl. For 6 8 blood oranges 100g caster sugar Zest and juice of 1 lemon
Asparagus, pea and Broad Bean Salad This is the perfect late spring, early summer salad, using all the best produce from the garden, good farmer’s market or greengrocer. For 4 as a main course or 6 as a starter
Chard gratin A fantastic meal-in-one recipe, which is delicious just as it is, served with a few potatoes. It’s also lovely with good olives cut in half and added to the chard. Or you can add mussels
Bay & Rosemary Hasselback Potatoes You can make these with any waxy salad potato, but I love them best with ‘Pink Fir Apples’. Stuffed with herbs they’re tasty and have a good mix of softness and crunch. I lov
citrus fruit salad Ideally, make this with super-nutritious blood oranges, but if they're not available, use the best standard oranges, such as Navels. It's healthy and delicious.serves 4 4 blood oranges 2 p
Sarah's favourite muscari Watch to discover Sarah's favourite types of muscari and why she loves them I’m a big fan of grape hyacinth, the muscari family and there’s lots of
classic onion tart This is the most delicious tart. It has more onions than usual – and lots and lots of nutmeg.serves 6-8 For the pastry: 180g flour Pinch of salt 50g lard 50g butter 1 tablespoon grated Parme
beetroot and mint falafel with super-nutritious tzatziki Falafels are usually fried, or even deep-fried, but these are baked in the oven for a lighter, less calorific version. Ideal served with our super-nutritious tzatziki, some pitta and plenty of salad.
