February seasonal recipes
Looking for ideas for what to cook with in-season vegetables and fruit this February?
Seasonal ingredients in late winter include a glittering display of bracing seafood, from nutritious mussels to mackerel, as well as fabulously dark greens, such as curly kale and purple sprouting broccoli. Desserts are bright and beautiful at this time of year: think blood oranges in the form of our glorious steamed pudding, and that game-changing February ingredient: tender rhubarb.
If you’re planning a dinner party this month and looking for a seasonal February menu, here’s four we put together earlier…
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Crumble recipes
Rhubarb, rose and pistachio crumble
Classic rhubarb crumble reaches new heights in this easy recipe, thanks to cardamom, rosewater and an irresistible pistachio and oat topping.
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30-minute meal recipes
Tagliatelle with lamb meatballs and artichokes
This easy tagliatelle with lamb meatballs is made extra tender with an olive and garlic paste – the oils make the meatballs melt-in-the-mouth.
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Coleslaw recipes
Swede, apple and tahini ‘slaw
Did you know you can eat swede raw? It’s a crisp vegetable with a peppery flavour that works great shredded in this winter slaw recipe.
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Gratin recipes
Hasselback swede gratin
The sweet, nutty flavour of swede is divine in this creamy swede gratin recipe, infused with nutmeg and bay and topped with cheese.
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Chinese New Year recipes
Lion’s head meatballs
Amy Poon's recipe for these large pork meatballs served with Chinese cabbage is a great celebration dish – perfect for Chinese New Year.
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Pork chop recipes
Pork chops with bean pureé, sprouts and apples
This new take on the classic combo of pork chops with apple and sage is ready in just 30 minutes – but tastes like it took so much longer.
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Best of British recipes
The Hairy Biker’s cumberland sausage pie
The Hairy Bikers Cumberland sausage pie gives shepherd's pie a run for its money. The cheesy potato topping makes for a hearty pie to be proud of.
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'Nduja recipes
Sticky marmalade chicken with ’nduja haricot beans
This marmalade chicken marinates chicken thighs in marmalade, and roasts them alongside 'nduja spiked haricot beans.
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Marmalade recipes
Lime marmalade
During citrus season, as well as seville orange marmalade, why not try something a little more peppy such as this zingy lime marmalade recipe?
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February seasonal recipes
Seville orange, lemon and lime marmalade
Cherie Denham pimps her seville orange marmalade with lemongrass and lime leaves which bring a fragrancy and zinginess well worth trying.
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Budget recipes
Speedy anchovy and broccoli pasta
This sustainable and budget-friendly, low-energy pasta is made by capturing the residual heat of boiling pasta water to warm the sauce, meaning your hob is only turned on for less than 5 minutes total.
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Rhubarb recipes
Rhubarb and custard Portuguese tarts
Flaky pastry, caramelised vanilla custard and sharp rhubarb make these Portuguese custard tarts (AKA pastéis de nata) an absolute must.
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Venison recipes
Venison and tomato ragù with polenta
This comforting Italian-style venison ragù includes fennel and tomatoes for a brightness and acidity that balances the rich, gamey venison.
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Venison recipes
Ultimate venison burgers
These juicy venison smash burgers are a delicious spin on the smash burger craze. 'Smash' the meat flat for an umami-rich, crusty patty.
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Venison recipes
Coffee-marinated roast venison saddle
Marinating venison saddle in spent coffee grounds imparts a subtle earthy, umami flavour. Serve with dauphinoise for a knockout winter roast.
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Chard recipes
Kurdish poached eggs with swiss chard
Chef Pary Baban shares her recipe for buttery, stir-fried chard with poached eggs. Try this traditional Kurdish dish for a veggie brunch.
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