A proper showstopper that's actually dead easy to make. The wild garlic crust gives this dish a gorgeous colour and punchy flavour that'll have everyone thinking you're some kind of pro chef.
• 4 salmon fillets, skin on
• 1 large bunch wild garlic leaves, washed
• 50g breadcrumbs (panko works well)
• 2 tbsp olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tbsp wholegrain mustard
• Zest and juice of 1 lemon
• 25g butter, melted
• Salt and pepper to taste
• New potatoes and seasonal greens to serve
This simple compote works with whatever you've found – blackberries, elderberries, wild plums, crab apples, the lot. Chuck it on your morning porridge or ice cream.
This takes minutes to make but livens up everything from toast to steak. Keep it in the freezer and you'll thank yourself later
A proper winter warmer with a surprising citrusy kick. Packed with vitamin C and that lovely forest smell that'll transport you straight to the woods.
The simplest way to enjoy those stingers. Don't worry – they lose their sting as soon as they hit hot water. Proper refreshing and full of goodness.
Refreshing on a hot day and takes no time at all. Wild mint has a more interesting flavour than the shop-bought stuff – sometimes it's got hints of apple or chocolate.
Dead simple but proper tasty – this smoothie is a great way to use up whatever berries you've found while out and about.