Asparagus

Delia thinks asparagus is best eaten as it is, hot with foaming, melted butter or hollandaise sauce poured over, or warm or cold with a good vinaigrette.

See what she has to say about this more English-than-English ingredient in our Asparagus Ingredient section

Asparagus Soup

This elegant soup is perfect to make when asparagus comes into season in spring. It can be served hot or ve...

This elegant soup is perfect to make when asparagus comes into season in spring. It can be served hot or very well chilled.

20 minutes - 25 minutes

to cook

Asparagus Under Wraps

The asparagus in this dish is steamed lightly then wrapped with cheese and Parma ham and baked till the che...

The asparagus in this dish is steamed lightly then wrapped with cheese and Parma ham and baked till the cheese is melted. Italian Fontina, if you can get it, has th...

5 minutes

to cook

Asparagus and Cheese Tart

Just to make the very most of the English asparagus during its very short season, I cook it every which way...

Just to make the very most of the English asparagus during its very short season, I cook it every which way, hence this very simple but sublime tart. Vegetarians ma...

30 minutes - 40 minutes

to cook

Vegetarian

Asparagus and Gruyere Feuilletés

In this recipe, asparagus is encased in very thin, crisp parcels of puff pastry with melted cheese. A lo...

In this recipe, asparagus is encased in very thin, crisp parcels of puff pastry with melted cheese. A lovely main course for a summer's lunch or supper party or you...

20 minutes - 25 minutes

to cook

Vegetarian

Asparagus with Lemon Butter Crumbs

This is just to ring the changes from plain melted butter and the crumbs add a lovely crunchy texture.

5 minutes - 6 minutes

to cook

Vegetarian

Asparagus with Nearly Hollandaise

Hurry, hurry. The English asparagus (best in the world) season is very short, so best to eat as much as ...

Hurry, hurry. The English asparagus (best in the world) season is very short, so best to eat as much as we can, while it’s freshly picked. Hollandaise can be tricky...

Vegetarian

Asparagus, Cheese and Egg Tartlets

These delightful tartlets contain a combination of melted cheese, lightly sauteed asparagus tips and whole,...

These delightful tartlets contain a combination of melted cheese, lightly sauteed asparagus tips and whole, lightly baked eggs. They are simple to prepare and...

12 minutes - 15 minutes

to cook

Vegetarian

Fresh Asparagus with Foaming Hollandaise

The marriage of asparagus and hollandaise was quite definitely made in heaven, and it seems sad to me that ...

The marriage of asparagus and hollandaise was quite definitely made in heaven, and it seems sad to me that 'health' issues should bring about a divorce. There...

Vegetarian

Gratin of Asparagus with Cheese and Poached Eggs

Softly poached eggs, a mild and melting cheese sauce, a sprinkling of Parmesan and a quick flash under the ...

Softly poached eggs, a mild and melting cheese sauce, a sprinkling of Parmesan and a quick flash under the grill. If you have some of your favourite bread to hand (...

15 minutes - 20 minutes

to cook

Vegetarian

Rigatoni and Asparagus au Gratin

This is an excellent way to turn 8 oz (225 g) of asparagus stalks into a substantial supper dish for two pe...

This is an excellent way to turn 8 oz (225 g) of asparagus stalks into a substantial supper dish for two people. Vegetarians might like to know that a vegetarian pa...

8 minutes - 10 minutes

to cook

Vegetarian

Risotto Verde

A wonderful creamy luscious taste of summer – be sure to make it before the English asparagus season ends.

35 minutes

to cook

Vegetarian

Sauteed Asparagus with Eggs and Parmesan

Asparagus has a wonderful affinity with egg and a hint of cheese, especially Parmesan. In this recipe it...

Asparagus has a wonderful affinity with egg and a hint of cheese, especially Parmesan. In this recipe it is sautéed to a nutty brown at the edges, sprinkled with a ...

Vegetarian