This zingy asparagus dish is the roast of the town! I tend to find that asparagus works best when the dishes are straightforward and uncomplicated.

The idea of making a cheese soufflé to many of you sounds utterly terrifying, I think that’s because so much hype has been made about getting that grand lift in the oven, and the fear that it will all flop! But I promise you they couldn’t be simpler to make.

These two dips are so easy to whip up and both only take about 10 minutes to prepare. Serve them as I have here on a platter with lots of delicious seasonal vegetables.

The delicate peppery taste of the pea shoots alongside the crispy smoky pancetta, sweet peas and creamy goat’s cheese is divine – or try using watercress instead. The dressing lightly scented with orange is my favourite with this salad, but if you are fonder of a lemon dressing, then simply replace the orange with a lemon. I recommend doubling up the dressing recipe, as it will last for up to two weeks in the fridge.

If you have locally grown organic asparagus and good-quality bread, this is possibly going to be one of the most delicious combinations you have ever experienced. If you are in any way nervous about making hollandaise sauce (like most of us), then you will love my foolproof recipe!