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1 Pour the stock into a saucepan and keep warm on the hob over a low heat. Cut the asparagus into thirds, adding the tips and middle parts to the stock. Finely chop the remaining pieces. After 4 mins, remove the asparagus from the stock with a slotted spoon and set aside.

2 Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large, lidded saucepan over a medium-low heat and cook the onion for 8-10 mins until very soft but not coloured. Season, thenstirinthefinelychopped asparagus and garlic and cook for 2-3 mins until fragrant.

3 Stir in the rice and cook for 1 min until coated in the mix and toasted. Pour in the wine, increase the heat to mediumhigh and bubble for 1 min or until mostly evaporated. Add the stock, a ladle at a time, stirring well until almost absorbed. Repeat for 20-25 mins until the risotto is creamy but the rice still has a little bite.

4 Add the remaining asparagus to the risotto. Stir in ¾ of the pesto, remove from the heat and cover. Leave to stand for 5 mins, then serve with the remaining pesto drizzledover.

Each serving contains

£1.38 per serve

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Meet The Grower

Ian Le Brun is a farm manager who has worked for the Jersey Royal Company for more than 24 years. He’s a proud Jerseyman who’s always worked in agriculture.

Jersey Royals have unique attributes – kidney shape, faky skin and nutty favour. These are the result of the land and climate where they’re grown, as well as the care that goes into production. ‘They’re harvested, packed and shipped daily to ensure they are at their finest,’ says Ian. Jersey Royals enjoy the same status as Champagne and Parmigiano Reggiano, having been granted a UK PDO (Protected Designation of Origin), which means they can only be grown in Jersey.

Serves 6 freeze herb butter only

Takes 20 mins

Cost per serve 62p

CLEVER SWAP Use whichever soft herbs you like – basil or thyme would also work. To make this vegan, swap the butter for 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil.

1kg Jersey Royal potatoes

50g unsalted butter, at room temperature

10g fresh parsley, leaves picked and roughly chopped

10g fresh mint, leaves picked and roughly chopped

3 spring onions, finely sliced

1 garlic clove, crushed

½ lemon, zested

1 Wash and lightly scrub the potatoes, taking care not to remove any of the skin. Lightly pierce all over with a fork, then transfer to a microwave-safe bowl. Add 2 tbsp water, cover and microwave on high* for 10-12 mins, pausing to stir every 3-4 mins until tender. Drain any excess water.

2 Mash the butter with the chopped herbs, spring onions, garlic, lemon zest and some seasoning. Stir through the potatoes to serve.

Each serving contains

SAUSAGE & JERSEY ROYAL TRAYBAKE

Serves 4

Takes 1 hr

Cost per serve £1.47

450g Jersey Royal potatoes

2 tbsp sesame or vegetable oil

8-pack reduced-fat pork sausages

1 lime, zested and juiced

1 tbsp white wine vinegar

10g fresh coriander, leaves and stems roughly chopped

2 mixed peppers, finely sliced

1 red onion, thickly sliced

1 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted chilli oil, to serve (optional)

1 Preheat the oven to gas 6, 200°C, fan 180°C. Wash and lightly scrub the potatoes, taking care not to remove any of the skin. Halve, then scatter into a large oven dish. Toss with half the oil, season, then nestle in the sausages. Bake for 20 mins.

2 In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining oil with the lime juice, vinegar and half the coriander. Stir through the peppers, onion and the lime dressing, then return to the oven for 35-40 mins until the potatoes are tender and the sausages cooked through. Scatter with the remaining coriander, the sesame seeds and lime zest. Drizzle with chilli oil to serve, if you like. Each

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