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James Martin garnishes this fresh spring risotto with sautéed lemon segments for added zing

For a sophisticated Italian first course try Valentina Harris's recipe for braised artichokes, served with garlic bruschetta

Eleanor Smallwood makes an asparagus and broad bean risotto bursting with the fresh flavours of spring

Make the best of spring produce with Ashbell McElveen's cheesy asparagus frittata served with tasty Jersey Royal potatoes and a luscious chive oil

For a tasty snack try Janet Brinkworth's recipe for an Italian-style omelette, flavoured with asparagus, onion and cheese

Merrilees Parker blitzes up a quick and tasty asparagus pesto that's perfect with a bowl of penne pasta

This sumptuous tart from Merrilees Parker combines asparagus with peas, pancetta and parmesan, and goes down a treat with tomato and basil salad

Merrilees Parker wraps cooked asparagus stems in wafer-thin slices of cured beef to make a delicious starter or amuse-bouche

Asparagus makes a seasonal topping to this colourful, easy-to-make pizza by Mary Cadogan

This rich dish from James Martin, combining chargrilled aubergine with buffalo mozzarella, makes a great vegetarian meal