The season for asparagus is short. In Britain it is from late April until late June so enjoy it while you can. Asparagus is quick and easy to cook and there are many, many asparagus recipes. Here are some of my favorites for British asparagus, and asparagus recipes from around the world from About's food guides.
1. Asparagus, Choosing and Cooking Asparagus.
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Asparagus is available almost year-round but choose and cook asparagus while it is in season. I heartily refuse to buy the wax paper wrapped bundles jetted in from southern continents. The asparagus is as taut, rigid and lifeless as a three-day old corpse - try convincing me these are "fresh"... read more
2. Sauces for Asparagus
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When asparagus is fresh I like it simply lathered with salted, clarified butter - delicious. Sauces are wonderful and the French have endless lists of them, usually based on Hollandaise - the sauce that has reduced many competent cooks to tears. If you are not too strict about using machines Hollandaise can be achieved with near perfect results in a food processor... read more
3. Asparagus Twigs - Asparagus Baked in Filo Pastry Recipe
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There are many ways to cook and serve asparagus but they don't come easier than Asparagus Twigs, Baked Asparagus in Filo Pastry.
Asparagus Twigs make a great canape for parties and picnics, but equally make a great starter dish served with a side salad and mayonnaise for dipping... read more
Asparagus Twigs make a great canape for parties and picnics, but equally make a great starter dish served with a side salad and mayonnaise for dipping... read more
4. Pan Fried Beef with Asparagus and Horseradish Hollandaise
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What better way to enjoy fresh, seasonal asparagus than with Pan Fried Beef with Asparagus. This Beef Fillet and Asparagus Recipe is served with a punchy horseradish hollandaise sauce, the perfect marriage for both beef and asparagus... read more
5. Asparagus, Haddock and Smokey Bacon Fishcakes Recipe
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Asparagus, Haddock and Smokey Bacon Fishcakes are a delicious way to use fresh asparagus during the asparagus season. Combined with haddock and smokey bacon and a herb mayonnaise, this fishcake recipe makes a quick, easy supper dish... read more
6. Cream of Asparagus Soup with Poached Egg Recipe
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The Cream of Asparagus Soup recipe is a great recipe for using up any mishapen bundles which can usually be bought for less than the picture-perfect ones...read more
7. Warm Asparagus, Rocket, Pea and Bean Salad Recipe
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Quick, easy, and utterly delicious Warm Asparagus, Rocket, Pea and Bean Salad is the perfect lunch dish for a spring day read more
8. Asparagus Recipes from Around the World
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Asparagus is a favorite vegetable not just in Britain but around the world. Here are some of my favorites form About's Food Guides to make enjoying the Asparagus season even better.
- Asparagus Risotto - Risotto agli Asparagi from Italian Food
- A collection of Asparagus Recipes from American Food.
- From Chinese Food - Stir-fry Scallops and Asparagus
- A delicious Asparagus Soup using white asparagus from German Food.
- Asparagus with Serrano Ham and Béchamel Sauce Recipe - Esparragos Gratinados from Spanish Food.
- Beautifully simple Roasted Asparagus from French Food.
