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Let’s go back to the 80s this spring

Bring on the dessert trolley!
Because no get‑together is truly complete without something sweet.

See our Dessert recipes

Cocktail sticks at the ready
Pile your plate high, there’s plenty more where that came from.

See our Buffet recipes

Catch of the day
Once a treat, now a weeknight hero, prawns are the protein-packed stars of the sea.

See our Prawn recipes

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Peach Melba jelly

What happens when two 80s desserts collide and get a 2026 glow‑up? Alex Szrok’s Peach Melba jelly, obviously.

See 'Peach Melba' sherry recipe

Peach Melba jelly

What happens when two 80s desserts collide and get a 2026 glow‑up? Alex Szrok’s Peach Melba jelly, obviously.

See 'Peach Melba' sherry jelly recipe

Peach Melba jelly

What happens when two 80s desserts collide and get a 2026 glow‑up? Alex Szrok’s Peach Melba jelly, obviously.

See 'Peach Melba' sherry jelly recipe

Mint choc chip baked Alaska
Everything tastes better with chocolate chips, and this baked Alaska is no exception. As for how the hot‑meets‑cold magic works – let the guests wonder.

See Mint choc chip baked Alaska recipe

Sausage roll plait
Forget sausage rolls. One giant sausage roll is where it’s at, especially when it’s braided with red onion marmalade and pistachios.

See Sausage roll plait recipe

Cheeseboard hedgehog
Meet Margo, the Waitrose Food team’s take on the classic cheese‑and‑pineapple hedgehog. Sweet from caramelised apple, with a gentle kick from chilli jam, she’s full of personality.

See Cheeseboard hedgehog recipe

Baked chicken cordon bleu
If there’s a better way to mark a special occasion than with chicken stuffed with melted cheese and ham, we’ve yet to find it.

See Baked chicken cordon bleu recipe

Black Forest choux buns
Choux has a reputation for being tricky, but it’s one of those bakes that rewards a little bravery. Master the basics and you can start playing with flavours.

See Black forest choux buns recipe

Coronation chicken potato salad
Potato salad is a summer staple. This layered version ups the ante with coronation chicken, minted peas and fresh tomatoes.

See Coronation chicken potato salad recipe

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Jersey Royals

The It Girl of the potato family: sweet, nutty and only around for a short season, so make the most of them while you can.

See Jersey royals recipes

Asparagus
These little green spears bring big flavour, working just as happily in salads and risottos as they do taking centre stage in a veg‑led main.

See our asparagus recipes

Strawberries
The crowning jewel of British fruit, strawberries deserve to be celebrated. Pile them into cakes and bakes, or even scatter through salads for a fresh pop of colour.

See our strawberry recipes

Mint
Mint’s been the quiet hero long enough. Let's give it its moment. Toss through salads, scatter on desserts or drop into drinks for instant lift with fresh colour.

See our mint recipes

Meet this month's recipe creators

Meet this month's recipe creators

Ben Benton
Food writer Ben Benton gives the classic prawn cocktail a very 2026 glow-up with brown crab, spicy sriracha and a sprinkling of shichimi togarashi.

See Ben's recipe

Lucy Battersby
Food editor Lucy Battersby gives a nostalgic nod to that familiar tub of Neapolitan ice cream with her trifle – an instant family favourite.

See Lucy's recipe

Shu Lin
Content creator Shu Lin’s easy‑to‑make lemon chicken brings all the takeaway joy at home, minus the delivery fee.

See Shu's recipe

Recipes from Dish

Make some of the delicious recipes from our Dish podcast, where broadcaster Nick Grimshaw and Michelin star chef Angela Hartnett invite celebrity guests over for dinner.

Chipotle & lime roast chicken with quick pickled onions
Roast chicken gets a fiesta twist with a smoky chipotle dressing, perfect for build your own tacos.

See Chipotle & lime roast chicken

Spanish-style slow-cooked lamb
The oven does the graft in José Pizarro's recipe for melt-in-your-mouth lamb.

See Spanish-style slow-cooked lamb

Crab, caramelised fennel & red chilli linguine
Looking to impress in under 30 minutes? Get this crab linguine on the menu.

See Crab linguine

Roasts with the most

Serve up the best chicken, lamb and salmon this spring

Lamb

Master the perfect roast leg or rustle up a beautifully cooked slow-roast shoulder.

See our roast lamb guide

Chicken

The dish that keeps on giving. Learn how to make the perfect roast chicken.

See our roast chicken guide

Salmon

Discover our foolproof guide to cooking salmon beautifully, whatever the occasion.

See our salmon guide

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What to cook this week

QUICK & EASY RECIPES

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BAKING RECIPES

Watch: Retro party royalty

Favourite collections

Let’s go back to the 80s this spring

Bring on the dessert trolley! Because no get‑together is truly complete without something sweet.

Cocktail sticks at the ready Pile your plate high, there’s plenty more where that came from.

Catch of the day Once a treat, now a weeknight hero, prawns are the protein-packed stars of the sea.

Recipes we love

Peach Melba jelly

Mint choc chip baked Alaska Everything tastes better with chocolate chips, and this baked Alaska is no exception. As for how the hot‑meets‑cold magic works – let the guests wonder.

Sausage roll plait Forget sausage rolls. One giant sausage roll is where it’s at, especially when it’s braided with red onion marmalade and pistachios.

Cheeseboard hedgehog Meet Margo, the Waitrose Food team’s take on the classic cheese‑and‑pineapple hedgehog. Sweet from caramelised apple, with a gentle kick from chilli jam, she’s full of personality.

Baked chicken cordon bleu If there’s a better way to mark a special occasion than with chicken stuffed with melted cheese and ham, we’ve yet to find it.

Black Forest choux buns Choux has a reputation for being tricky, but it’s one of those bakes that rewards a little bravery. Master the basics and you can start playing with flavours.

Coronation chicken potato salad Potato salad is a summer staple. This layered version ups the ante with coronation chicken, minted peas and fresh tomatoes.

Eat the season

Jersey Royals

Meet this month's recipe creators

Recipes from Dish

Chipotle & lime roast chicken with quick pickled onions Roast chicken gets a fiesta twist with a smoky chipotle dressing, perfect for build your own tacos.

Spanish-style slow-cooked lamb The oven does the graft in José Pizarro's recipe for melt-in-your-mouth lamb.

Crab, caramelised fennel & red chilli linguine Looking to impress in under 30 minutes? Get this crab linguine on the menu.

Roasts with the most

Serve up the best chicken, lamb and salmon this spring

Lamb

Master the perfect roast leg or rustle up a beautifully cooked slow-roast shoulder.

Chicken

The dish that keeps on giving. Learn how to make the perfect roast chicken.

Salmon

Discover our foolproof guide to cooking salmon beautifully, whatever the occasion.

Discover more

DISH

Food Magazine

Game changing cooking hacks

Your week in food

Bring on the dessert trolley!
Because no get‑together is truly complete without something sweet.

Cocktail sticks at the ready
Pile your plate high, there’s plenty more where that came from.

Catch of the day
Once a treat, now a weeknight hero, prawns are the protein-packed stars of the sea.

Mint choc chip baked Alaska
Everything tastes better with chocolate chips, and this baked Alaska is no exception. As for how the hot‑meets‑cold magic works – let the guests wonder.

Sausage roll plait
Forget sausage rolls. One giant sausage roll is where it’s at, especially when it’s braided with red onion marmalade and pistachios.

Cheeseboard hedgehog
Meet Margo, the Waitrose Food team’s take on the classic cheese‑and‑pineapple hedgehog. Sweet from caramelised apple, with a gentle kick from chilli jam, she’s full of personality.

Baked chicken cordon bleu
If there’s a better way to mark a special occasion than with chicken stuffed with melted cheese and ham, we’ve yet to find it.

Black Forest choux buns
Choux has a reputation for being tricky, but it’s one of those bakes that rewards a little bravery. Master the basics and you can start playing with flavours.

Coronation chicken potato salad
Potato salad is a summer staple. This layered version ups the ante with coronation chicken, minted peas and fresh tomatoes.

Chipotle & lime roast chicken with quick pickled onions
Roast chicken gets a fiesta twist with a smoky chipotle dressing, perfect for build your own tacos.

Spanish-style slow-cooked lamb
The oven does the graft in José Pizarro's recipe for melt-in-your-mouth lamb.

Crab, caramelised fennel & red chilli linguine
Looking to impress in under 30 minutes? Get this crab linguine on the menu.