Roasted asparagus wrapped in ham is perfect as an aperitif, as a side dish or a starter. It is a classic recipe which can be prepared in advance, and if you have been to Spain, you might have seen these asparagus spears on the tapas menu. What species are the best for roasted asparagus We…
White asparagus, also called ‘white gold,’ served with rich butter sauce is the perfect combination. Some refer to this dish as Belgian and others as a German dish, either way it is popular in both countries. The asparagus are simply poached, and served with the airy and flavoursome Hollandaise sauce. It is commonly served as…
Asparagus wrapped in ham and served on a layer of béchamel sauce is perfect as a side dish or a starter. It is a classic recipe which can be prepared in advance, and you can place it last minute in the oven to warm. Select a decent quality of prosciutto or Parma ham, or as…
We already made some risotto, but when white asparagus are in season we can recommend this combination as a main dish or as a side dish. Vegetarian or vegan foodies can swap the chicken stock for vegetable stock. Make sure to make your stock very flavourful for optimal results. You can jazz up this risotto…
There are plenty of recipes to make with white asparagus and a creamy soup is one not to miss! Asparagus velouté This delicious asparagus velouté screams celebration but you can keep it budget friendly when using cut offs. Just keep some of the soft tips as garnish and serve with croutons to add a crunchy…
White asparagus are often used for festive dinners. We decided to go even further and add caviar to make it an even more luxurious dish! Making the white asparagus panna cotta is easy and has a similar technique as for desserts. The most important point is to soak the gelatine sheets so they will easily…
The season of white asparagus starts in April and runs through to June. We were lucky, we got hold of some yesterday and we decided to make a classic with it. White or green they come from the same plant but the white asparagus grow underground. Once the tips break the surface, they are harvested…
Easter, a popular festival known for delicious and colourful eggs, is celebrated all around the world. Although a traditional Christian celebration, it is believed to have seasonal links to spring and the equinox thereby considered a seasonal festival too. As with other festivals or celebrations, one of the most important elements is, without a doubt,…
Spring is the time where all the flowers bloom and the fruit and vegetable world comes back to life. Gardens are planted and seeds are watered ready to grow the most delicious crops. Seasonal products in spring are either late bloomers from winter or early summer crops. It must be said that winter fruits and…
Cream cheese broccoli soup is flavourful, delicious, and quick to make! Optimise fresh products You already know that we like to work with seasonal products and optimise produce, and the best part of this soup is that we only use the broccoli stems and cut offs. Less waste, same nutrients, maximum flavour and budget friendly,…
Stem lettuce, also named celtuce, stalk lettuce, asparagus lettuce, or Chinese stem lettuce, is a vegetable whereof the stem and the leaves are eaten. It is known now in China as ‘wosun.’ How to prepare and store stem lettuce The leaves can be eaten, but it is mainly the tall tender stems that are consumed…
Can it be better than a classic Béchamel sauce? Well, it probably can because Mornay sauce is a classic béchamel sauce enhanced with grated cheese and egg yolk. This classic cheese sauce goes perfectly with cauliflower gratin, asparagus or filled savoury crepes.