To celebrate the start of spring, here’s an incredibly simple green pea soup inspired by a Lois Daish recipe. I always use frozen peas but, if you are lucky to have peas-a-plenty in your garden ...

Make these oven-baked green-pea pastry bites to serve as canapés at a party, or as part of an Indian-style feast. Equipment and preparation: For this recipe you will need a food processor.

Blend the peas, spinach, 200ml/7fl oz of hot water and stock cube into a smooth green sauce in a blender or food processor. Add the sauce to a pan and simmer for 5–6 minutes, until thickened.

Check out the full recipe below. Green peas, also known as matar, have a love-hate relationship with people. While some absolutely love relishing them, others dread the idea of having them in their ...