Serves 4.

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Recipe for Snotched Herring or Mackerel.

Serves 4.

Serves 4 as a main course.

THIS is a rather fancy way to serve asparagus. You could also dispense with the ties and just serve them with the sauce.

Serves 8.

Serves 6.

Recipe for Roast Asparagus with Sea Salt.

* LOOK out for fresh new season asparagus at your local farmers’ market. Check out www.irelandmarkets.com — this site will give you details of the farmers’ market closest to you. It also lists country markets in your area.