May family seasonal meal plan

May can be one of the busiest times of year for family life, with bank holidays, half-term plans and warmer evenings quickly filling up the calendar. This seasonal meal plan is designed to ease the pressure of busy midweek cooking during the hectic lead-up to summer, combining fresh May produce with easy, nourishing recipes.

Carefully selected by our editors to balance seasonal ingredients with practical cooking methods, these recipes make it easier to get flavourful meals on the table throughout the week. Traybakes, one-pan dishes and hearty bowls help keep preparation simple, while fresh herbs, spices and citrus bring lighter, brighter flavours to family-friendly dinners.

Harissa lamb meatballs are balanced by sweet broad beans and served over tangy garlic yogurt, while lemon orzo chicken combines comfort and freshness for an easy midweek meal. Our tandoori trout traybake pairs warming spices with seasonal ingredients like asparagus and coriander, balanced by a cooling cucumber raita, while golden new potatoes and fresh peas come together in a simple curry that can be packed up and reheated the next day. Peppery watercress also takes centre stage in a comforting Vietnamese-inspired beef noodle soup, which can easily be doubled to feed a family of four by scaling up the ingredients.

Designed to make the most of what’s in season, this plan brings together fresh flavours, nourishing meals and practical cooking in a way that works for busy family life.

To keep things simple, use the in-app shopping list to add ingredients from each recipe, then check the My Good Food tab for one clear, organised list before you shop.