Plant variety doesn't have to mean elaborate recipes or expensive ingredients. Sometimes it's as simple as adding a few extra vegetables, some fresh herbs and a splash of something delicious to foods you're already eating. These elderflower quick pickles do exactly that.

I have a tendency to come home from garden centres with edible plants! Herbs and flowers... fortunately, a simple salad becomes something rather lovely with the addition of a few colourful petals and a light elderflower vinegar dressing.

A simple seasonal brunch celebrating British asparagus at its best. Creamy feta, eggs, sweetcorn, fresh herbs and toasted seeds come together in a satisfying meal that delivers plenty of flavour, protein and plant diversity without spending hours in the kitchen.

Elderflower vinegar is one of my favourite seasonal recipes. It’s simple to make, requires just two ingredients and captures the essence of summer in a bottle. Use it in homemade dressings, drizzled over salads and summer veg or add to drinks.

Nutty buckwheat pancakes topped with greens, a golden fried egg and bright, spicy kimchi. Comforting and savoury, perfect for breakfast, lunch or a light supper (and not just for pancake day!).

Pack in a little more protein and fibre this pancake day with these light pancakes blended with cottage cheese, oats, flax and lemon zest, finished with warm blueberries and cinnamon. Quick to make and naturally nourishing.

A sunshine-bright, herby bowl that’s crisp, tangy and full of feel-good fibre. Delicious warm or cold, as a side, salad or easy lunchbox hero.

A silky, golden blend of squash, leek and apple lifted with aromatic herbs. Comforting, nourishing and packed with plant goodness. Your go-to bowl for cosy, feel-good days.

Sweet beetroot and a secret hit of cottage cheese make this vibrant hummus irresistibly creamy, filling and full of flavour. It’s the perfect snacking dip or toast topper.

Homer Simpson sang “you don’t make friends with salad” but I’m not so sure! Silky burrata, griddled peppers and peaches meet in this dish of happiness; exactly the kind of summer salad that doesn't feel like one.

Quick to make, full of summer flavour and built to nourish. This is one of those perfectly simple recipes that feels as good as it tastes.

Find a shady spot to enjoy this hydrating, naturally balanced electrolyte-filled refresher; ideal for warm summer days.

A springtime foraging favourite, wild garlic brings an aromatic and punchy flavour to this seasonal take on a hearty potato, cheese and onion pie, plus a few hidden nutritional benefits.

A brown rice risotto-style dish packed with seasonal alliums and anise flavour from fennel seeds and tarragon. Crunchy pine nuts and roasted carrots finish it all off nicely.

Light, protein and fibre-packed pancakes… with a delicious steamed green vegetable, feta cheese and herb filling. Ideal for a less stodgy or sugary option on a sunny Spring pancake day (or any other day - we love pancakes!).

A fibre-packed alternative to your usual lemon and sugar or chocolate spread pancakes, with nutty-tasting buckwheat flour, tangy rhubarb and probiotic kefir.

An easy, adaptable slow cooker recipe with colourful vegetables, pulled chicken and warming spices. Leave it to putter along all day and have a comforting meal ready and waiting.

Celebrating the versatility of Savoy cabbage with crunchy, protein and fibre-packed chestnuts in this simple, tasty and balanced dinner, ideal for a mid-week energy lift.

Parsnips add a sweet and earthy comfort to winter days in this warming soup with apple, lentils and seasonal greens.

Purple sprouting broccoli, lentils and blood oranges in a colourful winter dish with a tasty tarragon and mustard dressing.