When asparagus is in season it is cheap and plentiful. So make the most of it by making a fresh asparagus soup, risotto or salad.
Sautéed asparagus, pancetta and rocket tossed in pasta with rocket and lemon juice make a simple flavourful dinner with minimal cooking. I often use spaghetti for this and you can substitute any pasta. Serve with grated parmesan if liked.
Asparagus is a wonderful flavour when cooked from fresh; this soup recipe also uses yoghurt, lemon and Parmesan cheese to create a rich and enjoyable meal.
This barbecue recipe is delicious when asparagus is in season during the spring and summer months. Well worth the effort!
This is an easy light supper, perfect for when asparagus is in season.
At first this seems like a strange combination but the recipe works with the smoky salmon, crunchy pecans and fresh peas and lettuce is a tart Dijon and lemon dressing.
This is a simple dish that is so delicious! A one-pot wonder that takes advantage of nice fresh asparagus and peas.
If you've been boiling asparagus I urge you to change your ways. Asparagus is best oven roasted with crispy parmesan and good balsamic vinegar.
The two best ways to cook asparagus are either to roast it or pan fry it as in this recipe which uses fresh crushed garlic. Delectable as a side dish.
Serve the dressed asparagus alone as a first course, or as a luxurious vegetable accompaniment.
A rich source of B vitamins and protein, ham is surprisingly low in fat. The sodium content can be quite high, however, but reduced-sodium hams are available.