April is a month when we're blessed with a bounty of lovely ingredients; perhaps a reward for making it through the more spartan winter months. Every year, restaurants across the country battle over the first morels of the season. These mushrooms are highly prized for their meaty flavour, and though they'll set you back more than your average chestnut mushroom, they're definitely worth splashing out for.
Asparagus season starts this month as well – technically not until the end of the month, but you'll see British asparagus lining the shelves long before then. Asparagus is incredibly versatile – we've listed lots of our favourite asparagus recipes below, but don't be afraid to experiment!
As if that wasn't enough, you'll start to see world-famous Jersey Royals popping up too, and wild garlic is still readily available and easy to spot on woodland walks. April is a fantastic time for cooks – read on for a taste of our favourite recipes to cook this month.