Spring is here and we have kicked off the Jersey Royal season… Expect simple and easy to follow, seasonal new recipes, social media giveaways, cooking classes and more. Remember the Jersey Royal season only runs from April until July so enjoy this sought-after seasonal staple while you still can!
James Martin celebrates “the world’s greatest potato”
We are thrilled to announce a partnership with TV chef and potato lover, James Martin, who will be sharing some brand-new recipes that demonstrate that fresh, seasonal ingredients like the Jersey Royal are best when you let their natural flavour shine through. These super simple recipes will have just six steps allowing food lovers across the UK to take this spring
time staple to the next level this season. We will be adding the recipes to the website throughout the season, so keep tuned!
“I want to encourage people to make the most of this unique product that’s grown right on our doorstep. There’s nowhere else in the world that produces this brilliant, versatile ingredient and that’s what makes it so special.” – James Martin
Keep your eyes peeled for recipes from Clodagh Mckenna and Shelina Permalloo too who will be bringing us plenty of new and exciting ways to enjoy Jersey Royals. Expect fun and fresh yet effortless recipes that celebrate the best of the season’s produce – perfect for adding to your cooking repertoire this spring!
Championing seasonality
This year, we are championing recipes that are #SimplySeasonal! We’ll be keeping recipes to just six simple steps by using easily accessible, seasonal ingredients that deliver maximum flavour without the need to overly dress them up! Keep your eyes peeled for a series of exciting social media giveaways taking place throughout May and June, giving you the chance to get your hands on some of the season’s best produce. Jersey Royals are perfect paired with a wide array of springtime ingredients from asparagus to tomatoes to leeks – we can’t wait to see what the lucky winners rustle up!
A Coronation round-up
During the Coronation weekend at the start of May, these royal potatoes took centre stage at street parties all over the UK, in quiches, tarts, salads and more. We saw Ainsley Harriott rustle up some show-stopping Coronation Kebabs served with spiced Jersey Royals while over on ITV This Morning, Phil Vickery simmered Jersey Royals in goose fat to serve alongside a mouth-watering steak. Check out the recipes page on our website for plenty more ways to celebrate this much-loved potato!
Learn how to cook Jersey Royals at the Jamie Oliver Cookery School
On Sunday 14th May, the Jamie Oliver Cookery School will be running another fantastic class championing Jersey Royals and the Great British roast. In this exclusive class, the chefs will reveal the secrets to rustling up a spectacular Sunday dinner along with three unique ways to cook spring’s most sought-after produce. Grab one of the last few tickets: Stuffed Leg of Lamb Roast | Jamie Oliver Cookery School London
