Recipes: Marching into spring

As we head further into spring, more of our gorgeous Irish produce becomes available. Our resident chef Jess Murphy of Kai in Galway highlights some of her favourites in delicious dishes that are perfect for springtime

Nettle soup with wild garlic and cheese soda bread

Serves 4

If you keep your eye out at organic stores or farmer’s markets you might find bunches of nettles for sale, but I picked them myself for this dish. Just as with wild garlic or blackberries, pick your nettles in a spot away from pollution, while wearing gloves so you don’t get stung.

Nettles are at their best during March and April, when the plants ...