* Simon Hopkinson puts asparagus in a puff or pairs it with a mustard vinagarette
* Melanie Johnson makes asaparagus with crab risotto or mini asparagus pizzas
* Mark Hix cooks asparagus with fried duck eggs or a wild salmon salad
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How high is this mountain? It's the Country Life Quiz of the Day, October 27, 2025Happy Monday, here's your quiz of the day.
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A portrait featuring a string of pearls stolen in one of Britain’s most notorious jewellery heists is going under the hammerA portrait by Philip de László features a headline-making pearl necklace that was stolen, recovered and stolen again — and it's coming up for auction this week.
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Gill Meller's strawberry, lemon and elderflower meringueGill Meller's strawberry and elderflower meringue is basically summer on a plate.
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Gill Meller's recipe for a herb-filled tart that makes the most of Spring produceMake the most of the last few days of May and Spring's bumper crop of ingredients with this herby spring tart recipe.
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Gill Meller's recipe for wild garlic pestoThe appearance of wild garlic is a sure sign that spring is on the way. Make the most of it with this quick and easy recipe for 'intense' pesto.
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Asparagus and prawn pappardelle with chorizo that sings of SpringThis recipe comes with 'a flavour punch you don't want to miss'
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Delicious herbs and ices: rosemary ice cream with chocolate brownieThis immensely popular and versatile herb is easily grown in the garden, and pairs with anything from ice cream to chicken.
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Recipe: Tom Aikens's roast leg of lambThe arrival of Spring is an grand time of year for all those who love fresh, seasonal food, with the arrival of all the delicious young vegetables and salads. Tom Aikens shares his recipe for roast lamb.
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How to make rack of lamb with harissa, asparagus and garlic-and-almond sourdough crumbsNow's the time to enjoy British-grown asparagus.
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How to make pasta with radicchio, pear, walnut and fetaRadicchio's bitter leaves add interesting flavours to this spring pasta dish.
