Recipes: Asparagus Season starts on St. George's Day
Try out some recipes for the rarely used vegetable.
A little known fact is that St. George's Day is the official start of the eight week asparagus season when asparagus harvesting starts.
To celebrate the rarely used vegetable we have three fantastic recipes to try.
Beetroot, British Asparagus & Smoked Salmon Salad with a Pepper Dressing
© www.lovebeetroot.co.uk This salad is a gorgeous starter for spring or summer, and the horseradish gives it a perfect kick against the soft silky asparagus Download the recipe here »
Smoked ham and British asparagus tart
© www.ukshallot.co.uk This tart is simple, but oh-so impressive. Readymade shortcrust pastry, double cream, parmesan, smoked ham and bundles of British asparagus combine to create a rather moreish lunch or supper. Download the recipe here »
Balsamic Glazed Shallot, Dolcelatte and Asparagus Tart
Perfect for summer entertaining and picnics this simple tart is quick and easy to prepare with a delicious result. The sweet and sour shallots just melt in the mouth. Download the recipe here »