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What’s delicious in May

May breezes into the kitchen like a breath of fresh air, bringing with it the first tantalising flavours of early summer. Home-grown asparagus and Jersey Royal potatoes are in the first flushes of their short, intense seasons, and mint and strawberries reveal themselves now, too

Jersey Royals

The first of the British new-season potatoes to be harvested each year. These small, fragile-skinned spuds have a firm, waxy and slightly sweet flesh that is sublime simply boiled or steamed with butter or olive oil. Try adding a few herbs or salad onions for a little bite, or roast and enjoy with oily fish and crème fraîche

Summer star

It’s during this month that the wonder of the British strawberry, plump and fragrant, begins to tell its tale. Whether raw or lightly stewed, strawberries pair well with rich flavours and textures. Cream is a time-honoured partner but a syrupy balsamic vinegar is equally satisfying

Summer star

It’s during this month that the wonder of the British strawberry, plump and fragrant, begins to tell its tale. Whether raw or lightly stewed, strawberries pair well with rich flavours and textures. Cream is a time-honoured partner but a syrupy balsamic vinegar is equally satisfying

The spears are here

Asparagus has a fleeting season (about six to eight weeks from late April to June), so savour its delicate sweetness while you can. Slice and serve raw in salads, steam briefly before serving with salted butter or olive oil, or pair with more robust partners such as romesco sauce. It should be stored like any other freshly cut stem – positioned upright in a glass with a little water – and eaten as soon as possible