Asparagus Asparagus is a popular choice for a spring food due to it’s fresh flavour and versatility to be used in a variety of different recipes. Whether you have it roasted, boiled or with pastry in a tart, it is a delicious vegetable providing you with goodness and nutrition.
Strawberries There is nothing better than a large bowl of strawberries to refresh you on a glorious spring day. Their sweet and delicate flavour match their colourful appearance making them the perfect dessert or fruitful snack.
Try some of these ideas:
Being healthy and delicious, strawberries are ideal for using in the spring. Try adding a dollop of cream to make them tastier or place on a meringue nest. A wonderful dessert to share with guests.
Asparagus and Black Olive Pizza
Try some of these ideas too:
Roasted Asparagus
Strawberry soup
Asparagus Risotto
Strawberry and spinach salad
Asparagus with Fresh Crab
Strawberry Tart
Soft Boiled Egg with Smoked Salmon and Asparagus
Strawberry-Mint Milkshake
Asparagus, Ham and Poached Egg on Toast Asparagus Tart Asparagus, Lobster and Avodaco Salad Open Ravioli with Asparagus, Rictotta, Lemon and Herbs See http://www.womanandhome.com/galleries/ food/27768/10/0/recipe-ideas-asparagus-recipeslunches-and-dinners.html for more information. 24 WAITROSE.COM MARCH 2011
Chocolate Covered Strawberries Strawberry Cupcakes Strawberry Cheesecake Strawberry Mess (Eaton Mess with just strawberries!) See http://www.southernliving.com/food/kitchenassistant/25-ideas-for-strawberries for more information.
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Seasonal favourites
Seasonal Favourites March
Spring Onions
Rhubarb
Spring onions can be served both raw and cooked which makes them very useful in everyday recipes.
Rhubarb can be used in both sweet and savoury foods for example crumbles and cakes as well as with fresh mackerel or roast pork.
They have a mild flavour that can compliment a range of dishes from salads to Chinese spring rolls. These small vegetables can be added to any dish to whether it is stir fry’s or baked potato toppings. Perfect for a lunchtime sandwich filling too! Try some of these ideas: Miso Fish with Spring Onions and Sesame Seeds Mashed Potato with Spring Onions Steamed Trout with Ginger and Spring Onions Leg of Lamb wrapped with Spring Onions Spring Onion, Pea and Mint Soup Chinese Crispy Spring Rolls
It has a sharp flavour to it leaving a tangy and sour after taste, however accompanied with sugar it tastes beautiful and refreshing. Try some of these ideas: Rhubarb and Cucumber Salad Apple Rhubarb Bread Ginger and Rhubarb Muffins Rhubarb Crumble Rhubarb Chutney with Mackerel and Watercress Pork Tenderloin and Rhubarb
Cheese and Onion Scrambled Eggs
Chocolate Scones with Ginger, Rhubarb and Mint Cream
Potato, Leek and Spring Onion Quiche
Roast Duck with Rhubarb Sauce and Red Port
Roasted Carrot and Spring Onion with Sesame Seeds and Honey
Rhubarb and Orange Jam
See http://www.cooksunited.co.uk/rs/s0/ spring+onions/recipes.html for more information.
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