Asparagus with poached eggs This recipe, with a sort of deconstructed hollandaise, is the ultimate asparagus experience
Garlic scape tarts Baking spring-roll wrappers in a muffin tin for a crispy, firm tart shell
Wild leek tart with smoked bacon Double-smoked bacon adds a special twist to this recipe
Strawberry rhubarb galettes This dessert can be made ahead of time, leaving you time to spend with your friends
Arugula salad with hazelnut Parmesan crisps A spring salad with sparkle
Spring beef sauté This is a good recipe for when young asparagus and fresh fava beans hit the stores
Rhubarb with ginger-butter cream A terrific flavour combination - and the ginger cream is a cinch to make
Green spring gazpacho A crisp, cool soup with fresh flavours
Pasta with wild leeks and hazelnuts The sweetness of the tomatoes balance out this dish
Rustic spiced rhubarb charlotte A charlotte is usually a baked, moulded dessert with a fruit filling surrounded by bread
Topless lasagna A first course for a spring evening. Use fresh lasagne noodles for the best results
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