Roast lamb accompanied by peas, mint and lettuce, this recipe captures Spring's sweetness and freshness. This meal provides 451 kcal, 37g protein, 5.5g carbohydrate (of which 2.5g sugars), 31g fat (of which 14.5g saturates), 2.3g fibre and 1.9g salt per portion.
This pie would make a wonderful centrepiece for a family meal. My granddaughters Abby and Grace helped me to make it for the TV programme. For this recipe you will need a 1.75 litre/3 pint shallow, wide-based ovenproof dish, about 25cm/10in in diameter.
Add a little luxury to spring greens by stir frying them with nuts and bacon. It also works well with savoy cabbage in winter months. This dish provides 233 kcal, 9g protein, 4g carbohydrate (of which 3g sugars), 20g fat (of which 3.5g saturates), 5.5g fibre and 0.9g salt per portion.
Crunchy sugar syrup lollies loaded with pecans and a sprinkling of crispy bacon bits. Sounds odd? Bacon tastes good in anything. Equipment and preparation: you will need a sugar thermometer.