Asparagus!

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We have such a short season I thought I'd post a reminder. It is so much better than the floppy supermarket imports, and especially if you can get it locally and eat it on the same day.
I'd completely forgotten but drove past a farm selling it at the gate yesterday. So good! We just ate it with poached eggs and hollandaise.
I also have a good size bag of 'soup bits' which is essentially misshapes that I'd like to use today. Any ideas?
I'm going to make soup for the freezer and a risotto for dinner but would welcome more ideas.
Thanks in advance 😀

Delicious in a creamy fish pie with salmon, or in a quiche/frittata

Wrapped in Parma ham and grilled on the bbq.

Delicious.

I planted some asparagus beds this year and it is so exciting watching them come through. Can't harvest this year of course, long term investment!

@OakleyStreetisnotinChelsea my asparagus is year 2 now. Last year was just masses of ferns, this year I have actual spears. One is about a foot long! Can't cut any until next year but very excited

I make Asparagus risotto with the misshapen bits, creamy with parmesan cheese and some black pepper. I love it.

@gingercat02 I have lots of spears! So tempting isn't it! I bought mine as mature crowns and you are supposed to be able to harvest the year after planting so I should be able to harvest next year. I think just a light harvest though.

Roast it in a really hot oven for 5-10 minutes, depending on how soft you want it. Chuck some grated parmesan over it the second it cones out of the oven.

Serve on chunky toast, either rubbed with garlic and olive oil or spread with ricotta.