What’s in season – March

February 22, 2024

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<p>Welcome to March. It’s greens o’clock, and what a long time coming it has been. What a welcome sight these young, fresh, green vegetables and herbs bring to the table. It’s also a great time to get out into the wild and try <a href="/howto/guide/foraging">foraging</a> – but, if you are going to do so, make sure you know your stuff.</p>
<p>Be sure to get the permission from the landowner and, if you’re new to foraging, take someone with you who knows what you can and cannot take. Better still, why not sign up to a hands-on foraging course? Nettles and wild garlic are some of the easiest to identify but, as with any wild food, if you’re not sure, leave it. Visit our <a href="/howto/guide/foraging">foraging beginner’s guide</a> for more advice.</p>
<p>For more inspiration, visit our <a href="/recipes/collection/march-recipes">March recipe collection</a> and <a href="/recipes/collection/march-recipes">March seasonal calendar page</a>.</p>
<h2><a href="/glossary/purple-sprouting-broccoli-glossary">Purple sprouting broccoli</a></h2>
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<p>Purple sprouting broccoli has a short season, so grab it while you can. Look for ones with fresh, crisp leaves and deep purple florets – although be aware the colour will fade during cooking. Try our <a href="/recipes/purple-sprouting-broccoli-almonds">purple sprouting broccoli with almonds</a> for a simple yet satisfying dish. Boil your broccoli and drizzle it with olive oil, then top it with toasted flaked almonds—a delightful addition to any roast. Alternatively, roast the broccoli alongside butternut squash and garlic for a comforting <a href="/recipes/miso-butternut-squash-ramen">miso &amp; butternut squash ramen</a>, where the broccoli adds a pleasant crunch and a touch of green freshness to your bowl.</p>
<p>See our <a href="/recipes/collection/purple-sprouting-broccoli-recipes">purple sprouting broccoli recipes</a> for more inspiration.</p>
<h2><a href="/glossary/chicory-glossary">Forced chicory</a></h2>
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<p>Also referred to as endive, chicory emerges as a forced crop, cultivated in absolute darkness, resulting in its uniquely blanched white leaves tinged with yellow tips. With its characteristic cigar-like shape, averaging around 12cm in length, chicory presents crisp leaves with a subtly bitter flavour profile. While chicory remains accessible throughout the year, it thrives in Britain from January to mid-March.</p>
<p>Sliced chicory leaves add a hint of complex bitterness to dressed salads, like our <a href="/recipes/blue-cheese-grape-salad-caramelised-pecans">blue cheese &amp; grape salad with caramelised pecans</a>, but why not try something a little different? This clever use of chicory, in our <a href="/recipes/chicory-collins">chicory collins,</a> makes a super pre-dinner cocktail.<br>
Or, for a wonderful weekend lunch, use quick-cook polenta for the base of this <a href="/recipes/chicory-sausage-black-olive-polenta-tart">chicory, sausage &amp; black olive polenta tart</a>.</p>
<p>Find more unique ideas with our <a href="/recipes/collection/chicory-recipes">chicory recipes</a>.</p>
<h2>Hamburg parsley</h2>
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<p>If you can find or grow it, Hamburg parsley is worth seeking out. It’s a sweet, dense root vegetable like a parsnip, but has a delicate, buttery flavour – almost like it’s trying to be a sweet potato.</p>
<p><strong>Hamburg parsley orecchiette</strong><br>
Peel and chop <strong>1 large or 2 small hamburg parsley roots</strong> into small chunks, then boil in salted water for 10 mins. Drain, then fry in a large non-stick pan in <strong>15g butter</strong> and <strong>1 tsp olive oil</strong> until golden. Meanwhile, cook <strong>150g orecchiette pasta</strong> following pack instructions, then drain. Add the cooked pasta to the Hamburg parsley, toss to combine and season with plenty of black pepper and a little salt. Spread <strong>4 tbsp crème fraîche</strong> over two plates and create a large well in the centre of each using a spoon. Dot over <strong>1 chopped preserved lemon</strong> and top with the pasta mixture. Garnish with few <strong>parsley leaves</strong>, <strong>1 tsp lumpfish roe</strong> and <strong>½ tsp poppy seeds</strong>. <em>Serves 2</em>.</p>
<h2><a href="/glossary/spring-onion-glossary">Spring onions</a></h2>
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<p>Spring onion is such a versatile ingredient, particularly at this time of year when the herb garden isn’t quite in full swing yet. Slice up the white and green parts separately and scatter the finely sliced green tops over the finished dish in place of herbs. They’re also brilliant whole as a vegetable in their own right, as with our <a href="/recipes/charred-spring-onions-teriyaki-tofu">spring onions &amp; teriyaki tofu</a>. Try our <a href="/recipes/chilli-corn-spring-onion-quesadilla">chilli corn &amp; spring onion quesadilla</a> for a new twist on a classic Mexican-inspired snack by adding fiery chillies, sweetcorn and a squeeze of lime.</p>
<p>See more inspiration with our <a href="/recipes/collection/spring-onion-recipes">spring onion recipes</a>.</p>
<h2><a href="/recipes/collection/nettle-recipes">Nettles</a></h2>
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<p>Unlock the culinary potential of foraged wild nettles with these creative ideas. Resembling spinach in taste, nettles offer a versatile addition to soups, pesto, pie fillings, and even as a flavourful toast topping. For a springtime spin, substitute nettles for spinach in our <a href="/recipes/nettle-spanakopita">nettle spanakopita</a>. With their sweet and nutritious profile, young nettles provide a delightful and cost-free alternative to spinach. Alternatively, simmer nettle leaves in stock alongside onion, carrot, leek, and potato, then blend with butter and cream to craft a velvety <a href="/recipes/nettle-soup">nettle soup</a>, perfect for freezing and enjoying anytime.</p>
<p>For more ideas, don’t miss our <a href="/recipes/collection/nettle-recipes">nettle recipes</a>.</p>
<h2><a href="/glossary/spring-greens-glossary">Spring greens</a></h2>
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<p>Take a small sharp knife or kitchen scissors and cut out any tough central stems of the leaves. Don’t throw them away – use them in stocks or chop up small and use in place of celery in sofrito (a base for soups and stews).<br>
These <a href="/recipes/spring-greens-lemon-dressing">spring greens with lemon dressing</a> make the most of spring greens and will add some much-needed freshness to a deep dish of cosy comfort food. Or why not use them in the cosy dish itself? Enjoy a twist on a carbonara with plenty of spring vegetables with our <a href="/recipes/spring-greens-carbonara">spring greens carbonara</a>. Sweet peas and asparagus balance the saltiness of the pancetta and richness of the egg yolks.</p>
<p>Find extra ideas in this collection of <a href="/recipes/collection/spring-greens-recipes">spring greens recipes</a>.</p>
<h2><a href="/recipes/collection/wild-garlic-recipes">Wild garlic</a></h2>
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<p>Also known as ramsons, wild garlic comes into season in late March-early April and is one of the best things to make a flavoured butter or a pesto with. For a <a href="/recipes/wild-pesto">wild garlic pesto</a> that’s the very essence of spring, simply blitz wild garlic with olive oil and stir in a heap of finely grated parmesan, then drizzle it on everything.<br>
Make these healthy <a href="/recipes/baked-new-potatoes-wilted-wild-garlic">baked new potatoes with wilted wild garlic</a> for a twist on ordinary roasties.<br>
Try our recipe for <a href="/recipes/wild-garlic-butter">garlic butter</a>, which makes a delicious spread for picnic flatbreads.</p>
<p>For more ideas, see our <a href="/recipes/collection/wild-garlic-recipes">wild garlic recipes</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Browse recipes for, and information on, other ingredients in season in March:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><a href="/recipes/collection/lamb-recipes">Spring lamb </a></li>
<li><a href="/glossary/sorrel-glossary">Sorrel </a></li>
<li><a href="/recipes/collection/grapefruit-recipes">Grapefruit</a></li>
<li><a href="/recipes/collection/radicchio-recipes">Radicchio </a></li>
<li><a href="/glossary/bramley-apple-glossary">Bramley apple </a></li>
<li><a href="/recipes/collection/cauliflower-recipes">Cauliflower </a></li>
<li><a href="/recipes/collection/orange-recipes">Orange</a></li>
<li><a href="/recipes/collection/lemon-recipes">Lemon</a></li>
<li><a href="/recipes/collection/watercress-recipes">Watercress</a></li>
<li><a href="/recipes/collection/salmon-recipes">Salmon</a></li>
<li><a href="/recipes/collection/mussels-recipes">Mussels </a></li>
<li><a href="/recipes/collection/potato-recipes">Potato</a></li>
<li><a href="/recipes/collection/pak-choi-recipes">Pak choi</a></li>
<li><a href="/recipes/collection/oyster-recipes">Oyster</a></li>
<li><a href="/recipes/collection/onion-recipes">Onion</a></li>
<li><a href="/recipes/collection/rhubarb-recipes">Rhubarb </a></li>
<li><a href="/recipes/collection/spinach-recipes">Spinach </a></li>
<li><a href="/recipes/collection/jerusalem-artichoke-recipes">Jerusalem artichoke </a></li>
<li><a href="/recipes/collection/cabbage-recipes">Cabbage</a></li>
<li><a href="/recipes/collection/parsnip-recipes">Parsnip</a></li>
<li><a href="/recipes/collection/leek-recipes">Leek </a></li>
<li><a href="/recipes/collection/celeriac-recipes">Celeriac </a></li>
<li><a href="/glossary/white-asparagus-glossary">White asparagus </a></li>
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<h2>Seasonal food dates in March:</h2>
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<p><strong>1st March: St David’s Day </strong></p>
<p>Celebrate <a href="/recipes/collection/st-davids-day-recipes">St David’s Day</a> on March the 1st with our Welsh-inspired recipes, from classic <a href="/recipes/welsh-cakes">Welsh cakes</a> and <a href="/recipes/bara-brith">bara brith</a> to modern twists on the traditional, like <a href="/recipes/welsh-rarebit-muffins">rarebit muffins</a>.</p>
<p><strong>10th March: Mother’s Day </strong></p>
<p>Whether you’re treating Mum to <a href="/recipes/collection/mothers-day-breakfast-recipes">breakfast</a> in bed, baking a <a href="/recipes/collection/mothers-day-cake-recipes">cake</a>, or preparing a three-course <a href="/recipes/collection/mothers-day-dinner-recipes">dinner</a>, we’ve got all the <a href="/recipes/collection/mothers-day-recipes">Mothering Sunday recipes</a> you need.</p>
<p><strong>17th March: St Patrick’s Day </strong></p>
<p>Celebrate <a href="/recipes/collection/st-patricks-day-recipes">St Patrick’s Day</a> with some of our favourite Irish recipes, including <a href="/recipes/irish-soda-bread">soda bread</a>, <a href="/recipes/guinness-chocolate-puddings">Guinness chocolate puddings</a> and <a href="/recipes/irish-stew">Irish stew</a>.</p>
<h2>Other food dates for your diary:</h2>
<p><strong>4-10th March: British Pie Week</strong></p>
<p>The first week of March is British Pie Week, a tradition that has been going on for 15 years now. Enjoy your favourite <a href="/recipes/collection/sweet-pie-recipes">sweet</a> and <a href="/recipes/collection/savoury-pie-recipes">savoury pies</a>.</p>
<h3>Enjoyed these recipes? See more inspiration…</h3>
<p><a href="/review/best-recipe-subscription-boxes">The best recipe boxes tried and tested</a><br>
<a href="/howto/guide/how-to-use-wild-garlic">How to use wild garlic </a><br>
<a href="/howto/guide/health-benefits-broccoli">The health benefits of broccoli</a><br>
<a href="/howto/guide/what-do-root-vegetables">What to do with root vegetables</a><br>
<a href="/howto/guide/how-steam-vegetables">How to steam vegetables</a></p>
<p><strong>Which vegetables will you be using this March? Leave a comment below…</strong></p>


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