The recent warm weather has meant an early outing for the barbecue this year, add this to the Royal Wedding celebrations and it’s been a meat-centric month for many of us.

However, at this time of year we should remember the joy of cooking with fresh seasonal vegetables.

Anyone looking for some new ideas should head for the timely Newlyweds’ Vegetarian Cookbook, which covers everything from simple meals to more elaborate party menus.

Not only are the recipes easy to follow, but the “getting started” section is remarkably foolproof. So invest in an olive oil drizzler, salad spinner and pestle and mortar, and wake up those taste buds.

Follow these recipes to get started...