It’s been wonderful to come back to spring weather in the UK, I didn’t expect the weather would change as much as it did the ten days I was away but I am very grateful. Let’s hope spring is finally here to stay!

So before I continue with my travel posts from Asia I would like to show you a few of my favourite spring recipes that I return to again and again.

Salmon tartar with cream cheese top –  this tartar is amazing and has been the starter of many dinner parties. The cream cheese top just adds that final touch!

Crab linguine with cream and white – I eat shellfish all year round but it tastes the best in spring and summer.

Purple sprouting with poached egg and tarragon crème – a perfect brunch dish that just oozes spring!

Lemon tart – I associate spring with lemon as I love the fresh flavours and citrus is the freshest of them all!

Vanilla pannacotta with rhubarb – melted rhubarb is a childhood favourite I love to incorporate into more grown-up dishes.

You can also have a look at last year’s spring recipes from the archives for even more inspiration! Hurrah – spring is actually here!