8 recipes to make the most of asparagus season


Enjoy the brief joy of readily-available asparagus with these eight different dishes. 

The season has finally come for us to enjoy these delicious green spears. Whether you prefer asparagus as the shining star or as a component to risotto, there’s something for everyone.

Lemon Marjoram Chicken Tacos with Asparagus

Each chicken taco is topped with three fresh asparagus spears.

Breakfast Eggs, Grilled Asparagus and Pancetta

A feast of a breakfast to whip up when you’re feeling fancy.

Asparagus & Strawberry Salad

A simple five-ingredient salad to make summer produce shine.

Grilled Asparagus with Halloumi, Mandarin Dressing & Honeyed Almonds

Asparagus and halloumi are a match made in heaven.

Spring Risotto

This fresh risotto is bursting with veggies and herbs that can be plucked straight from the garden.

Creamy Asparagus, Spinach, Herb and Goat’s Cheese Tart

Pair this savoury meal with a dollop of tomato relish and a glass of pinot gris.

Chicken & Asparagus Yakitori

Kick off the first rays of sunshine with Japanese-inspired skewers on the barbie.

Grilled Market Vegetables with Buttermilk Ranch & Bagna Càuda

Get the barbecue started with these delicious grilled veggies with ranch dressing and bagna càuda, an Italian anchovy dip.

Asparagus Rolls

Here’s the “right” way to make an asparagus roll.

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