Tip the cooked asparagus into the pan and disperse evenly. Continue to gently lift the more cooked parts of the frittata, allowing the liquid egg to slip underneath them until a happy, soft and curd-like medium has evolved. This should take around 2 minutes.

Remove from the heat and add the lemon juice. Blend carefully, in batches if necessary. Taste and adjust the seasoning. In a mixing bowl, beat together the eggs, cream cheese, parmesan and chives until smooth. Return the frying pan to a moderate heat, add a little slice of butter and heat until it is just beginning to froth. Pour in the egg mixture, turn down the heat to low and begin bringing in the frothing edges to the liquid centre of the pan using a spatula.Meanwhile in Spain the soft white spears are commonly found in tapas bars across the country, while asparagus grown in Navarre can be found cooked and bottled or tinned to be enjoyed year round. Asparagus is commonly eaten roasted or pan fried in butter with a sprinkle of salt and served as a side dish to a meal.

Roasting and grilling are both good ways to achieve a caramelised flavour from white asparagus and (weather permitting) you could even cook it on the barbecue to impart a lovely smokiness. Minimum life based on 'use-by' date of product. Average life based on last week's deliveries. Life guarantee shown based on delivery tomorrow with the Life guarantee starting the following day.This along with the fact that the asparagus season is relatively short means that it is a rare commodity. Serve in warmed bowls and scatter the toasted, flaked almonds on top with lemon zest and a swirl of extra virgin olive oil. Alternatively, chill and remove from the fridge just before serving, then garnish as above. Unlike most fruit and vegetables asparagus does not become ready to eat in its first year of planting, in fact it can take four years before asparagus comes through as edible spears.

To assemble, hold a prawn and an asparagus piece together along with the white end of a spring onion. Tie them by wrapping the other end of the spring onion around the prawn and asparagus several times. Take your lead from these countries' tried and tested methods of enjoying the white spears or go all out and try these two gourmet chef recipes showcasing the heady haute cuisine heights of the glistening white gold: White Asparagus Recipes

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Steaming is another popular cooking method, in which all of the asparagus' flavour is retained – a much healthier alternative to cooking in butter. Add the asparagus to the bowl and mix into the dressing, seasoning with extra salt if required. Serve either in one serving dish or in individual bowls. In the same pan gently fry the onion and leek in ghee for 5 minutes until softened, but not browned. Add the garlic and tarragon to the pan and fry for another minute.