Here are two, not too complicated, recipes for some of Louis XIV’s favourite things to eat. Both are meant for six persons, and both have two of the Sun King’s favoured ingredients, asparagus and pears. L’Omelette d’asperges 500 g green asparagus 1 small onion 12 eggs 20 cl liquid cream 50 g butter 1 bunch fresh chives 2 sprigs of thyme…