RECIPE: Asparagus parma ham & parmesan salad

Best we don’t leave Spring behind without an asparagus recipe! Asparagus really must be one of the most wonderful green veges available, luckily there is a field of it just a few km’s away. Let us know what your favourite asparagus combinations are in the comments.

Happy friday!

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RECIPE

500gm blanched asparagus
100gm crispy parma ham or prosciutto (pan fry and cool a little before adding)
100gm fresh shaved parmesan
50mls olive oil
15mls cider vinegar
5gm whole grain mustard
Salt & pepper
Toss together all ingredients, season and serve.

Recipe courtesy of Syrup chef, James Broad.

RECIPE: Scallops and chorizo with capers, spinach & sea shells pasta

FRIDAY TREAT: The combination of flavours here is a real winner, so quick and easy to prepare too. I used the extra large pasta shells because my kids love them so much but the smaller size would also be fine.

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RECIPE
500gms seashell pasta, cooked and refreshed
200gm sliced fried chorizo sausage
Dozen fresh scallops quickly pan fried
100gm baby spinach
50gm capers
50mls lemon juice
50mls olive oil
Salt & pepper

Combine the cooked pasta, scallops and chorizo. Blend the olive oil and lemon juice in a shaker and pour over scallops mix. Add the baby spinach, capers, salt and pepper. Mix together and serve. Can be served warm or cold.
Recipe courtesy of James Broad.

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