Make the most of summer asparagus with this easy, quick frittata. You could add a handful of thinly sliced swiss brown mushrooms when you cook the asparagus.
They're the tasty green spears you've probably enjoyed alongside a hearty breakfast dish, or tossed through a healthy stir-fry, but asparagus is actually extremely versatile. We've pulled together some delicious ways to include more of this nutrient-packed vegie in your cooking. From our baked gruyere tarts, to our goat's cheese risotto and barbecued panzanella salad, you'll love the crunchy texture asparagus gives to your dishes. Take a flick through for tonight's dinner inspiration.
This fresh and tasty asparagus, tomato and goats cheese tart is perfect your your next brunch get-together! Easy to make and so delicious - your guests will be impressed!
Light, fresh and tasty, this warm green salad is beautiful topped with runny soft-boiled eggs, creamy cheese and a gorgeous hazelnut dressing. Enjoy it on it's own, or serve as a gourmet share platter for your next dinner party.
Tossed in a fragrant marinade, this glorious barbecued vegetable salad is packed full of char-grilled eggplant, zucchini, asparagus and onions to create a brilliant side dish, perfect to go alongside roasted meat.
Topped with asparagus, melted cheese and roasted tomatoes, these moreish tarts are great on their own as a warm snack or paired with a crisp green salad for lunch.
Prepare this delicious meat dish for your family in no time at all. Teriyaki glazed beef is cooked to perfection and thinly sliced, perfect served with freshly grilled asparagus.
This beautiful asparagus and lemon risotto is simmered in white wine and garlic to create the creamiest, most flavoursome rice dish. Served with a piece of crispy-skin salmon, this makes a perfect dinner.
Toasted almonds give this salad a lovely nutty flavor, and extra crunch. Equipment Sharp knife; large frying Pan; colander; large mixing bowl; small mixing bowl; spoon; platter Note
No vol-au-vent cases? Cut thawed puff pastry sheets into quarters (squares). Bake in an oven preheated to 200°C (180°C fan-forced) 10 minutes. Top with chicken mixture to serve. Note
Blood oranges are available in winter. At other times use navel oranges instead. Segment the oranges over a bowl to catch any juice; use this in the dressing. Note
For those evenings when you need something tasty for dinner in double quick time, this delicious angel hair pasta with smoked salmon and asparagus can be on your table in under 15 minutes.
Asparagus is a delicious summer vegetable that really comes into its own with the right topping. Try one of these three versions next time you serve this moreish vegetable.
Creamy and comforting, this asparagus, chicken and mushroom pasta bake is a great mid-week dinner recipe. It's also handy on a busy weekend when you've got lots of mouths to feed.
This bright and zesty salad will tickle your taste buds. Smoked chicken and asparagus salad with a buttermilk dressing makes a great lunch or light dinner.
A well made hollandaise sauce is irresistible, especially when spooned over fresh, barely cooked asparagus. The trick to a prefect sauce is to whisk vigorously and constantly to prevent the eggs from scrambling.
This easy beetroot, asparagus and feta salad is packed full of colour and goodness and makes an appetising addition to the barbecue table. The tangy dressing and walnuts add an extra depth of flavour and texture.
Pan frying asparagus intensifies their natural flavour. Serve this delicious asparagus with parmesan dish with lemon wedges, a little plate of butter pats and a pepper grinder.
The chilli pancetta gives the linguine a lovely spicy kick. If you can't find it, use regular pancetta and add chilli to taste. Just a short time in the pan will be enough for the asparagus to add a touch of crunchy texture.
Making finger food often seems fiddly and time consuming, but the ability to buy ready made pastry cases and good quality chicken mean that these dainty smoked chicken and asparagus quiches will be ready before you know it.
A great way to use up left-over cooked pasta, this chicken and asparagus pasta salad is simple, tasty and quick to make. You can use most pasta varieties.
Hot smoked salmon is available from major supermarkets. Use a mixture of fresh herbs, such as dill, parsley, basil, chives, mint, oregano or marjoram. If you don’t have a frying pan with an ovenproof handle, wrap the handle in two layers of foil, this will prevent the handle from burning while under the grill. Note
Swiss brown mushrooms, also known as roman or cremini, are light-to-darkbrown in colour with a full bodied flavour. Store on a tray in a single layer, covered with dampened absorbent paper, in a spot where cool air can circulate freely around them. Note
If you prefer a creamier risotto, you can add a knob of butter and a handful of parmesan to this chicken and asparagus risotto at the end of cooking, allow it to melt and stir it through.
Many varieties of already cooked white beans are available canned, among them cannellini, butter and haricot beans; any of these is suitable for this salad. Note
You can use feta cheese in place of goat’s cheese. Make pastry cases a week ahead; store in an airtight container. Prepare asparagus and tomatoes 8 hours ahead for asparagus mixture; cover, refrigerate separately. Assemble tarts just before serving. Note