Nutritious, delicious and one of our favourite vegetable delicacies, English asparagus season is in full swing and if you haven’t yet embraced it, now is your moment with these top recipes, taken from some of our favourite food writers and bloggers.

PAN GRILLED ASPARAGUS WITH ALMONDS & CAPERS by Ottolenghi
Asparagus Recipes Cookbooks On Repeat Capers Almonds


This recipe first appeared in Ottolenghi's Simple and is a seasoned GWG favourite. Since then, Cookbooks On Repeat has tweaked it a little. Note that the asparagus spears are dry fried which gives them a smoky flavour and then by adding the dressing post fry, the spears will absorb the liquid ever more readily. The crunch of the almonds toasted in brown butter, a few capers to add some acidity and a squeeze of lemon, this is a dish fit for a king.

ASPARAGUS RISOTTO VERDE by Family Style Food
Asparagus Risotto Verde by Family Style Food


The luscious green of new season asparagus is shown off to its best advantage in this stunning recipe for asparagus risotto from Family Style Food.

ASPARAGUS, NEW POTATO AND AVOCADO SALAD by Deliciously Ella
Asparagus , New Potato and Avocado Salad by Deliciously Ella


Asparagus has such a wonderful flavour on its own, it needs very little in the way of interference, which is why we love this fresh, healthy salad from Deliciously Ella. Simple, subtle and delicious.

BUTTER GRIDDLED ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON AND AIOLI by Lavender & Lovage
Grilled Asparagus with Aioli by Lavender and Lovage



You couldn’t really find a better way to eat asparagus than like this: griddled, then served with a dollop of aoli, some lemon and a hunk of crusty bread. The perfect early summer lunch.

BOILED EGGS WITH ASPARAGUS, PANCETTA AND PARMESAN BREAD FINGERS by Drizzle and Dip
Boiled Eggs with Asparagus, Pancetta and Parmesan Bread Fingers by Drizzle & Drip


A twist on the traditional boiled eggs and soldiers that will transform your breakfast into something extraordinary. It’s a truly winning flavour combination that will have the kids shovelling down their greens too.

BROCCOLI, ASPARAGUS AND SPINACH PASTA by Well-Worn Whisk
Asparagus Broccoli and Spinach Pasta by Well-Worn Whisk


A really lovely, simple recipe from our favourite family food blog, Well-Worn Whisk, this offers a healthy and filling way to feed the family while making use of seasonal asparagus. We love the idea of a tin of fried anchovies thrown in.

WILD GARLIC AND ASPARAGUS FRITTATA by The Kitchen Garden
Asparagus and Wild Garlic Frittata by The Kitchen Garden


Making the best of British spring’s most seasonal produce, this makes a wonderful light lunch or quick Sunday night dinner. We’ll definitely be adding in the goats cheese, which compliments the fresh flavours of wild garlic and asparagus beautifully.

Updated April 2023