How to make butter-roasted asparagus with poached eggs and chorizo

The short but sweet season of these green spears started on 28 April, so now’s the time to get them at their best

Quick to whip up, this versatile dish is great at any time of day (Daylesford)

If ever spring was captured in a dish, this is it. It wonderfully combines three ingredients that go together like no other.

Chorizo, fresh organic eggs and new-season asparagus – a trio made even better when served with crispy chunks of sourdough.

Quick to make, it is a must for a springtime brunch or as an easy lunch or supper.