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Avocado Buddha bowl with tahini dressing

Avocado Buddha bowl with tahini dressing

Keep things fresh, simple and delicious with this uber-easy avocado Buddha bowl. A quinoa base is topped with healthy greens, dukkah-crusted eggs and a zingy tahini dressing, making a dish that's perfect for a fuss-free lunch or dinner.
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Asparagus with prosciutto, egg and parmesan

Asparagus with prosciutto, egg and parmesan

If you’ve never tried asparagus, egg and prosciutto (or ham or bacon) together, then you’ve been missing out! All the components of this dish pair beautifully together - making it a perfect BBQ side dish.
Asparagus and fetta frittata

Asparagus and feta frittata

This scrumptious asparagus and feta frittata can be made ahead, stored, then reheated later for an easy summer lunch or dinner. You could even whip one up to take on a family picnic - it's so quick to make!
Chargrilled asparagus with mustard crème

Chargrilled asparagus with mustard crème

Here is a delicious plateful of summer to freshen up your Christmas table. This chargrilled asparagus dish with mustard crème is delightfully zingy - a festive side everyone will love.
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Buttered asparagus with peas and honey

Buttered asparagus with peas and honey

This delicious buttered asparagus with peas and honey dish is great with roasted meats. It can easily be made ahead when entertaining, and served cold or reheated in the microwave.
Asparagus, pine nut and parmesan salad

Asparagus, pine nut and parmesan salad

If you're looking for a unique and delicious side dish, try this asparagus, pine nut and parmesan salad for a mouthful of flavour. It's so simple to make, and the marinated asparagus has a tasty zing.
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Dreamy chicken and asparagus pasta

Dreamy chicken and asparagus pasta

Quick dinners don't have to be boring - just one mouthful of this dreamy chicken and asparagus pasta and you'll never look back! Creamy and flavoursome, it seems a crime that it only takes 30 minutes.
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Asparagus and feta risotto

This asparagus and feta risotto recipe creates a simple, creamy version of this Italian classic. Enjoy as a delicious dinner party starter or entrée
Asparagus and smoked salmon rolls

Asparagus and smoked salmon rolls

This recipe is a classic! These asparagus and smoked salmon rolls are so easy to make and perfect for any occasion. Using smoked salmon is a tasty upgrade from your usual asparagus rolls
Asparagus and ham flautas

Asparagus and ham flautas

A flauta is classic Mexican dish consisting of soft tortillas filled, rolled, and fried to perfection. This recipe is given a Kiwi twist with the addition of asparagus, ham and cheddar cheese
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Christmas leftover vegetable loaf

Christmas leftover vegetable loaf

Whatever the leftover, as long as it’s green, it can go in this delicious Christmas leftover loaf! This Nici Wickes recipe is the perfect way to use up those lingering beans, peas and asparagus
A real green salad

A real green salad

Nici Wickes' real green salad recipe is a favourite to enjoy at home or to take as a plate when invited to a BBQ. It’s easy to prepare and you’ll usually have the ingredients on hand. If not, use any greens you do have
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Asparagus salad with parmesan and almonds

Asparagus salad with parmesan and almonds

No summer spread would be complete without a tasty side of asparagus! This delicious recipe combines asparagus, parmesan and crunchy almonds to create a salad that's perfect for all your festive entertaining
Asparagus with poached eggs and salsa verde

Asparagus with poached eggs and salsa verde

This asparagus recipe is the epitome of spring cuisine - crunchy green asparagus is topped with a perfectly poached egg and zingy, vibrant salsa verde. Try it for brunch, lunch or dinner!
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Amazing asparagus recipes

Amazing asparagus recipes

Put some spring in your step with these delicious asparagus recipes. Choose from our best recipes including asparagus salad, soup, quiche, risotto and a range of delicious side dishes.
Cheesy asparagus quiche

Cheesy asparagus quiche

Homemade pastry is topped with vibrant asparagus, creamy camembert and cheddar cheese in this simple recipe. Light yet comforting, this quiche makes a wonderful lunch or dinner
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Asparagus and blue cheese salad

Asparagus and blue cheese salad

This asparagus and blue cheese salad says 'summer', combining savoury veges with the sweetness of strawberries and a dusting of blue cheese. Photography by Todd Eyre
Prawn, chilli and courgette pizza with anchovy dressing

Authentic Neapolitan pizzas

Pizza toppings take on a lighter note with the addition of new-season ingredients, all in authentic Neapolitan style by Taste contributor Luca Villari
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Asparagus, tomato and goats cheese tart

Asparagus, tomato and goats cheese tart

This fresh and tasty asparagus, tomato and goats cheese tart is perfect your your next brunch get-together! Easy to make and so delicious - your guests will be impressed!
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Garden-fresh asparagus soup

Garden-fresh asparagus soup

This delicious asparagus soup from Lee Holmes' book, Heal Your Gut, is full of healthy-bacteria boosting proteins that will set you on track to a better digestion. Plus, it tastes amazing - win, win.
Salmon and asparagus quiche

Salmon and asparagus quiche

Tasty, wholesome salmon and asparagus quiche is the perfect idea for dinner tonight. Full of rich flavour and nutritious ingredients.
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Quinoa, broccolini and asparagus salad

Quinoa, broccolini and asparagus salad

This fresh, healthy salad combines quinoa, broccolini and asparagus to create a delicious side dish that works perfectly with some grilled meat or fish. This recipe is extracted from Tobie Puttock's book, 'The Chef Gets Healthy.'
Asparagus and dijonnaise gougeres

Asparagus and dijonnaise gougeres

Traditional French baked savory choux pastry is mixed with cheese, asparagus and a flavoursome dijonnaise to create the most wonderful golden, crumbly gougeres.
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Spring Vegetable Farfalle

Spring vegetable farfalle

Beautiful Italian farfalle are tossed with fresh peas and asparagus and creamy ricotta to create a light and tasty vegetable pasta dish, perfect for a Spring lunch or dinner party.
Asparagus quiche

Asparagus quiche

Delicious served warm or cold, a wedge of asparagus quiche makes for a satisfying lunch or light dinner. Great with a mixed salad.
asparagus with poached egg and parmesan

Asparagus with poached egg and parmesan

Whether you're relaxing for brunch or squeezing in a nutritious meal before work, this delicious recipe is so simple it will have you covered. Blanched asparagus and shaved parmesan add a gourmet edge to the classic poached egg.
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Pasta with Asparagus

Pasta with asparagus

Asparagus is rich in vitamins and teamed up with pasta makes a healthy dish for any time of the year. Try boiling the eggs for a different twist on this classic Italian pasta.
French Onion and asparagus muffins

French onion and asparagus muffins

Whip up a batch of these easy savoury muffins and serve warm straight away ... or store in an airtight container ready to be popped into a school or work lunchbox.
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Salmon and vegetable tempura

Salmon and vegetable tempura

Go Japanese with this simple salmon and vegetable dish. The basic batter is suitable for a variety of seafood (prawns, for example) and vegetables.
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asparagus and tofu stir-fry

Asparagus and tofu stir-fry

Asian flavours meld beautifully in this simple but tasty asparagus and tofu stir-fry. Crunch greens, succulent shiitake mushrooms and a hit of chilli complete the dish.
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Asparagus salad

Asparagus salad

Bursting with flavour, this mouth-watering asparagus salad is hearty enough to keep you going until dinner. Drizzle with the tangy dressing and savour.
Asparagus soldiers

Asparagus soldiers

Who doesn't love dunking toast soldiers into a runny egg yolk? This version is more than just comfort food thanks to the addition of tasty green asparagus. So you can dunk that too!
Baby Vegetables with Lemon

Baby vegetables with lemon

These zesty baby vegetables are wonderful served as a side dish to a tasty dinner spread. Easy to make, boil them up in one-pot to jazz up your next meal.
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Beetroot, Asparagus and Fetta Salad

Beetroot, asparagus and feta salad

This simple vegetable dish only utilises a couple ingredients, but the fresh mint, sweet beetroot and salty fetta make this a sophisticated side to fish, pork or poultry.
Asparagus and Ricotta Frittata

Asparagus and ricotta frittata

Whip up these flavour packed vegetarian frittata for your family as a delicious lunch, dinner or weekend breakfast. Packed with creamy ricotta, green asparagus and fresh basil, this dish is great served on it's own or with a fresh side salad.
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Asparagus and egg risotto

Asparagus and egg risotto

Creamy and cheesy, this asparagus risotto is simmered with white wine and and garlic to create a wonderful vegetarian dish. Top with a perfectly poached egg for a divine dinner.
Warm green salad with soft eggs and hazelnut dressing

Warm green salad with soft eggs and hazelnut dressing

Light, fresh and tasty, this warm green salad is beautiful topped with runny soft-boiled eggs, creamy cheese and a gorgeous hazelnut dressing. Enjoy it on it's own, or serve as a gourmet share platter for your next dinner party.
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Asparagus and poached egg bruschetta

Asparagus and poached egg bruschetta

A breakfast fit for a five-star cafe - a lavish spread of creamy ricotta and goats cheese is smothered on delicious thick crust ciabatta, topped with thyme asparagus and a perfectly poached egg.
Barbecued vegetable salad

Barbecued vegetable salad

Tossed in a fragrant marinade, this glorious barbecued vegetable salad is packed full of char-grilled eggplant, zucchini, asparagus and onions to create a brilliant side dish, perfect to go alongside roasted meat.
Asparagus and Cheese Soup

Asparagus and cheese soup

This creamy asparagus and cheese soup can be on the table ready for the family in minutes. Wonderful for a cool Winter's evening, top your soup with crunchy croutons and grated Parmesan for a fast, gourmet meal.
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Asparagus and Prosciutto Linguine

Asparagus and prosciutto linguine

This simple but sophisticated pasta dish can be whipped up in no time at all. Asparagus and crispy prosciutto is tossed through perfectly cooked Italian linguine, perfect as a light lunch, or with lots of crusty bread for a more substantial meal.
Chilli Chicken and Asparagus Stir-Fry

Chilli chicken and asparagus stir-fry

Packed full of flavour, this spicy chilli chicken and asparagus stir fry can be ready in no time at all. Served with steamed rice and a squeeze of fresh lemon, it makes a perfect week night dinner.
Asparagus and ham crepes

Asparagus and ham crepes

Serve up a deliciously light French crepe, stuffed with ham, asparagus and oozy cheese this weekend and the whole family can enjoy a cafe style breakfast.
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Asparagus and rice broth

Asparagus and rice broth

Simple and tasty, this delicious asparagus and rice broth will keep your tummy full and your body warm during the cooler winter months.
French Turkey and Asparagus Crepes

French turkey and asparagus crepes

These light and fluffy crepes are absolutely beautiful wrapped around tasty turkey breast, oozy Jarlsberg cheese and fresh asparagus. Enjoy this savoury French dish for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Poached eggs with polenta

Poached eggs with polenta

This creamy, cheesy polenta recipe is quick, easy and authentic. Serve it topped with a perfectly poached egg and grilled asparagus for a hearty breakfast or brunch.
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Asparagus, cheese and tomato tarts

Asparagus, cheese and tomato tarts

Topped with asparagus, melted cheese and roasted tomatoes, these moreish tarts are great on their own as a warm snack or paired with a crisp green salad for lunch.
Beef Teriyaki Platter with Asparagus

Beef teriyaki platter with asparagus

Prepare this delicious meat dish for your family in no time at all. Teriyaki glazed beef is cooked to perfection and thinly sliced, perfect served with freshly grilled asparagus.
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Thin beef steaks with sauteed asparagus

Thin beef steaks with sauteed asparagus

Whip up this quick, delicious and nutritious dinner for your family in no time at all. Tender beef steaks are thinly sliced and served topped with sauteed asparagus and watercress.
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asparagus and smoked trout pasta

Asparagus and smoked trout pasta

Fresh pasta, asparagus and smoked trout combine to make a delicious, light dinner. Add crusty bread and a green salad for a satisfying mid-week meal.
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Asparagus and lemon risotto with crispy salmon

Asparagus and lemon risotto with crispy salmon

This beautiful asparagus and lemon risotto is simmered in white wine and garlic to create the creamiest, most flavoursome rice dish. Served with a piece of crispy-skin salmon, this makes a perfect dinner.
Asparagus prosciutto rolls

Asparagus prosciutto rolls

Perfect for picnic baskets or parties, these asparagus prosciutto rolls will leave everyone wanting more. Crack open the bubbly and enjoy!
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Asparagus tart

Asparagus tart

Crispy pastry topped with cheese, asparagus, egg and prosciutto, what's not to love? Delicious and light, this tart is perfect for entertaining.
Bacon, leek and asparagus risotto

Bacon, leek and asparagus risotto

Wonderfully hearty and warming, this tasty bacon, leek and asparagus risotto is simmered in a fragrant white wine sauce to produce a beautiful dinner dish.
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Poached Salmon with Asaparagus, Rocket and Risoni Salad

Poached salmon with asaparagus, rocket and risoni salad

Substitute verjuice with 1 tablespoon white wine and 1 tablespoon water, if unable to buy. Note
Herbed Egg Salad

Herbed egg salad

To ensure egg yolks remain centred during cooking, first bring a saucepan of water to the boil. Remove from the heat and add eggs one at a time, gently stirring with a metal spoon from side to side before returning to the heat to simmer according to the recipe. Note
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Sesame, Asparagus and Tofu Salad

Sesame, asparagus and tofu salad

Mirin is a sweet rice wine commonly used in Japanese cooking. Replace with white wine vinegar if it’s unavailable. Use any leftover dressing to marinate chicken, fish or vegetables. Note
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Green Vegetable and Ricotta Lasagne

Green vegetable and ricotta lasagne

Parcooked fresh lasagne sheets are also suitable and are available in the cold section of your local supermarket. You’ll need fewer sheets, as they tend to be larger. Note
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