Six Foods to Put Some Spring on Your Plate

Wafts of garlic goodness as you stomp through woodland or even urban parkland are a sure sign that spring has arrived. Simply pick and give it a good rinse and try your hand at some wild garlic pesto. Throw the garlic into the food processor, add about 50g of Parmesan, 50g of shelled, lightly dry-roasted hazelnuts, a good glug of olive oil, then whizz it up, add lemon juice and seasoning to taste. The pesto is infinitely versatile, giving verdant bounce of spring to many dishes from pasta and soup to corn on the cob and salads. Use also with chicken and salmon dishes.