Check out some of our favourite potato recipes that go beyond the basics – from confit duck rosti to chaat masala potato fritters, all perfect made with buttery Golden Kings potatoes. And, for more on the science of potatoes, take a look at our feature on the work it takes behind the scenes to ensure the potato remains a sustainable crop.

It's May, which means we're right in the middle of British asparagus season! Running from the end of April to the end of June, it's currently the best time for tender and sweet British asparagus. It's also the season for Jersey Royals, which are particularly delicious cooked on the barbecue – check out our recipes below for some inspiration.

Dorset-born Elliot Hashtroudi worked in a number of London’s top kitchens before becoming the head chef of Camille, in Borough Market. Here, Hashtroudi showcases his regional-yet-irreverent approach to French cuisine, and an affinity for whole animal butchery.