What's in season in September?

British-grown and hand-harvested for quality, then packed and cooled for a 'just-picked' flavour, M&S Tenderstem broccoli makes it easy and tasty to eat your greens. These vivid spears have a delicate flavour that’s great in everything from noodles to pasta. They make a great hand-held snack for kids (tell them they’re mini trees), especially when dunked in a tasty dressing – try one made from whisked peanut butter, soy sauce and lime juice. They're great on toast too, paired with whipped goat’s cheese and a walnut, basil and pecorino pesto, as in this recipe from the M&S Food Team.

Fragrant figs are one of my favourite autumn fruits, with special varieties like these Turkish Bursa figs coming into season later this month. While these aren’t grown in the UK, their short season is well worth looking out for – with a dark-purple skin, these figs are beautifully jammy and fragrant, and pair fantastically with salty ingredients, like this classic pairing of Parma ham and mozzarella. Alternatively, bake them with a drizzle of honey and a splash of Madeira, then serve with homemade no-churn honeycomb ice cream – a beautiful recipe from the M&S Food Team.