It's getting brighter outside, and so are our plates

<p>The weather's getting warmer, daffodils are popping up and we've got an extra hour of sunlight in the evening. It's official — it's finally spring.</p><p>We&rsquo;re celebrating the warmer weather and longer days with some of April's best seasonal produce and our favourite recipes that let the ingredients shine.</p><p>From creamy cauliflower curries to rhubarb-packed ice cream and spring onion frittata, see in the season using the best of April's produce.</p><h2>crab</h2><p>Springtime seafood is some of the finest, and <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/ready-to-eat/asda-crab-meat/910002585536" target="_blank">plump crabmeat</a> and <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/shelf/fish-fillets/cooked-smoked-fillets/_/2491974337" target="_blank">flavoursome mackerel</a> are both aplenty at this time of year.</p><p>Through the colder months, crabs either leave the bay or aren&rsquo;t feeding, so they become harder to fish. But delicious crab suits spring and summer recipes best anyway, making now the perfect time to cash in on the sweet, fleshy meat.</p><p>Crab works in everything from <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/plaice-with-spinach-crab-stuffing" target="_blank">seafood stuffings</a> to <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/miguel-barclays-crab-mac-and-cheese" target="_blank">saucy pasta dishes</a>. This <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/crab-chilli-linguine" target="_blank">crab and chilli linguine</a> is fresh, punchy and super seasonal.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="crab-chilli-linguine__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/crab-chilli-linguine__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>SPRING ONIONS</h2><p>It's officially the time of year to load up your salad drawer if you've been skimping over winter: peppery rocket, sweet watercress and tender spring onions are at their best.</p><p>Spring onions take a relatively short time to grow, making them one of the earliest of the spring harvests. Why not have a crack at <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/spring-onion-and-asparagus-frittata" target="_blank">our spring onion and asparagus frittata</a> with a fresh side salad dressed in balsamic vinegar?</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="egg-cellent_spring_onion_and_asparagus_frittata__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/egg-cellent_spring_onion_and_asparagus_frittata__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>WATERCRESS</h2><p>Watercress grows best in consistently wet soil, making it the perfect crop to soak up all those April showers.</p><p>Our super fresh <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/greek-flatbread-recipe" target="_blank">watercress and feta flatbreads</a> are seasoned with <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/spices/asda-zaatar/910002365527" target="_blank">fragrant za&rsquo;atar</a>, dotted with <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/feta-halloumi-salad/asda-feta-cheese/1227041" target="_blank">salty feta</a> and olives and piled high with <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/salad-bags/asda-watercress/14461591" target="_blank">gorgeous, seasonal watercress</a>. Fresh and flavourful, these flatbreads make a great lunch or snack.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="flatbreads__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/flatbreads__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>Cauliflower</h2><p>Cauliflower is making a comeback, from last-resort veg to social media sensation. It's especially popular on the vegetarian food scene, popping up as everything from veggie buffalo wings to <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/whole-roast-cauliflower" target="_blank">cheese-crusted roast dinner centrepieces</a>. It thrives in consistently cool temperatures, making March and April prime growing time.</p><p>This <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/miguel-barclays-goan-cauliflower-curry" target="_blank">creamy cauliflower curry</a> is both affordable, and made of store cupboard essentials you&rsquo;ll probably already have at home. Serve with rice or <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/pitta-naan-flatbread/asda-onion-bhaji-naans/1000001429693" target="_blank">naan</a> and <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/quick-pickles" target="_blank">our quick pickles</a> for a midweek dinner both meat eaters and veggies will love.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="goan-cauli-curry__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/goan-cauli-curry__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>field-grown Rhubarb</h2><p>Rhubarb is one of the only British vegetables (surprise! It's actually a vegetable...) that can grow all year round. </p><p>From January to March, rhubarb is grown in the dark to keep it tender (too much exposure to the sun makes it tough). This rhubarb, known as ‘forced&rsquo; rhubarb, can be recognised by its beautiful crimson colour and tender stems that make great compotes and work well in desserts.</p><p>From April, forced rhubarb is replaced by the field-grown variety, known for being more flavourful with a delicate tartness that works in everything from dramatic desserts to fruity sauces for roast meat.</p><p>Made with <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/pears-rhubarb/asda-growers-selection-rhubarb/442414" target="_blank">fresh rhubarb </a>and sprinkled with a warm oaty crumble, this luxurious ice cream is seriously easy to put together. Any leftover ice cream will keep in the freezer for a couple of weeks — if it lasts that long!</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="ice_cream_crumble__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/ice_cream_crumble__square_GL?scl=1"></p><p><em>Feeling inspired to rustle up some springtime dishes with <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/cmslisting/content/event?N=3547237678" target="_blank">April's best produce?</a> Make sure to stock up on everything you need <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/" target="_blank">at Asda</a> or <a href="https://storelocator.asda.com/#!/" target="_blank">pop into your local store</a>.</em></p>

Make the most of what's in season this April

By ASDA Admin,13th April 2018

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