Asparagus recipes
British asparagus is in season from late April until late June. Make the most of this wonderful vegetable by cooking one of our amazing asparagus recipes – try in risotto, with pasta, roasted, or how about in a chilled soup?
Or, steam or boil average-sized spears for around 4-5 mins as a super-simple side with butter.
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Vegetarian risotto recipes
No-stir risotto with radishes, asparagus and artichokes
The oven does the hard work with this no-stir baked risotto packed with spring vegetables....

Asparagus recipes
Asparagus with labneh, mint, almonds and seeds
This stunning spring starter by Gill Meller pairs charred asparagus with thick and creamy labneh,...

Asparagus recipes
Asparagus and quinoa salad with peas and broad...
Spring produce such as asparagus, peas, broad beans and lovage are the star players in...

Recipes to celebrate spring
Asparagus and goat’s cheese tart
Gill Meller’s deep-filled vegetarian tart with asparagus, broad beans, peas and fresh herbs is a...

Healthy lunch recipes
Green fattoush salad
Take care not to overcook the asparagus spears – this vibrant summer salad should be...

Healthy salad recipes
Asparagus, ham hock and potato salad
Roasted new potatoes, asparagus, radishes and ham hock are served in a mustardy yogurt dressing...

Asparagus recipes
Black sesame tempura asparagus with miso mayo
Tasting these in the delicious. test kitchen for the first time was a revelation. Feather-light...

Asparagus recipes
Barbecued asparagus with chopped eggs, tarragon, chives and...
Chargrilling or barbecuing asparagus gives it an amazing depth of flavour, accentuating its sweetness by...

Asparagus recipes
José Pizarro’s asparagus tortilla
Spanish chef José Pizarro shares his easy recipe for an asparagus tortilla made with just...

Asparagus recipes
Cheesy asparagus eggs on toast
Francesco Mazzei says: “This asparagus with eggs is a great way to start the day,...

Asparagus recipes
Steamed asparagus and egg mimosa salad
Seasonal asparagus, crisp parma ham and soft eggs come together in this simple but elegant...

Quick pasta recipes
Cacio e pepe with asparagus
Cacio e pepe is one of the simplest – and tastiest – pasta dishes you can...

Asparagus recipes
Russell’s asparagus, gorgonzola, walnut and mint bruschetta
Food writer Russell Norman finds his inspiration in Italy’s beautiful cities and this bruschetta recipe,...

Asparagus recipes
Asparagus, pea and mint risotto
This asparagus, pea and mint risotto showcases the best of spring produce, is gorgeously green...

Asparagus recipes
Asparagus, pecorino and lemon risotto
The fresh and zingy flavours of lemon, mint and asparagus shine in Debbie Major’s springtime...

Savoury tarts
Hot-smoked salmon and asparagus tart
This stunning smoked salmon and cream cheese tart is a cinch to make yet ever...

Chicken salad recipes
Chicken, anchovy and jersey royal salad
Gill Meller’s chicken salad recipe is full of the joys of spring with asparagus, and...

Asparagus recipes
Asparagus, pea shoot and butter bean tart
Puff pastry and seasonal veg make for a quick and easy vegetarian tart recipe. The...

Asparagus recipes
Grilled asparagus and parma ham on toast
For a quick, easy starter or a light summer lunch, top toasted ciabatta with crispy...

Salmon fillet recipes
Easy mustard and dill salmon with new potatoes...
Sometimes simplicity really is best and this classic spring combination of salmon, asparagus and new...