Asparagus recipes

A fresh starter or canapé. A little skill is require, but once mastered you can easily change the fillings to suit the seasons

This melt-in-the-mouth tart can be served as a main course, or as a brilliant starter for eight served with a green salad

Finely shaving the asparagus means the stalks can be eaten practically raw, which is bound to be a first for your guests

An elegant spring dish perfect for a relaxed dinner party - simply let your guests pick and dip

Seared chicken and asparagus with mango salsa, the perfact main course for a wedding

Jill Dupleix's tasty asparagus pasta makes for an elegant lunch or supper dish

A special, quick and easy to prepare veg for a roast chicken dinner

With quinoa, asparagus, eggs, beetroot, beans and courgettes, this filling veggie salad packs in all of your five-a-day

Let the asparagus shine in this spin on a caesar salad. It's made with roast chicken, crunchy croutons, a rich and creamy dressing, and shaved parmesan