1-1/2 lbs fresh asparagus 1 cup fresh bread crumbs 4 TBS unsalted butter 1 finely minced shallot Freshly cracked black pepper Kosher salt Preheat oven to 400º; bring large pot water to boil. Melt 2 TBS of the butter and toss with the breadcrumbs. Add a pinch of salt and toast in a oven until […]
INGREDIENTS: 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1/8 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/3 cup walnut oil 1 tablespoon tamari 1 tablespoon chopped shallots 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon kosher salt Pinch freshly ground black pepper INSTRUCTIONS:Thoroughly mix all ingredients in a blender. Use a tablespoon or two on each serving of asparagus steamed al dente, […]
The asparagus is as good at room temperature as it is hot. Serve as a course on its own, or as an accompaniment for roast chicken. INGREDIENTS: 1 large bunch asparagus, tough ends snapped off 1 to 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 4 garlic cloves, chopped Salt and pepper to taste 4 tablespoons freshly […]
Wash asparagus and break off bottoms. Use thick spears 1/2 -1 inch diameter Bring pot of heavily salted water to a boil and medium high heat Add asparagus When water returns to boil, check asparagus with fork for doneness. It should be nearly cooked when boil returns. If fork goes through with some resistance, remove […]
1/2 pound large or medium asparagus 2 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice 3 Tbsp fruity extra virgin olive oil salt and pepper 6 ounces arugula, washed and dried chunk of Parmesan, for shaving sliced prosciutto (optional) Snap off and discard the tough ends of the asparagus. Using a mandoline, sharp vegetable peeler or thin-bladed knife, […]
2 pounds asparagus 3 Tbsp butter 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 large garlic clove, pressed 2/3 cup fresh bread crumbs 3 Tbsp freshly grated Parmesan cheese Steam the asparagus until just tender. melt the butter with the oil in a small non-stick frying pan. Add the garlic and saute briefly, then stir in the bread […]
1 1/2 pounds large or medium asparagus 4 large eggs 1 small shallot, finely diced 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar salt and pepper 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 Tbsp finely cut chives Snap off and discard the tough bottoms of each asparagus spear. If using large, thick asparagus, peel […]
asparagus spears tarragon leaves, minced mayonnaise lemon juice freshly ground pepper Steam asparagus spears until tender, then run them under cold water and set aside. Stir together minced tarragon leaves, mayonnaise, a little lemon juice and freshly ground pepper. Serve the asparagus with a spoonful or two of the tarragon mayonnaise alongside.
asparagus spears prosciutto chives Steam asparagus until tender, then wrap 2 or 3 spears in a thin slice of prosciutto to make a little bundle. Tie it with chives.
6 ounces dried vermicelli 1 pound asparagus, tough ends trimmed 2 tsp salad oil 1 clove garlic, minced or pressed 1 tsp minced fresh ginger 1/2 cup diagonally sliced green onions 2 Tbsp soy sauce 1/8 tsp crushed dried red hot chilies In a 4 to 5 quart pan, bring 3 quarts of water to […]
4 pounds asparagus mustard vinaigrette (recipe follows) Snap off and discard tough ends of asparagus. In a 6 to 8-quart pan, bring about 3 quarts of water to a boil over high-heat. Add asparagus and cook, uncovered, until just tender when pierced, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain and immediately immerse in ice water. When cool, […]
1 pound asparagus (medium-size stalks) 6 Tbsp olive oil 1 Tbsp minced garlic 12 ounces fettucine 1 (7-ounce) can albacore tuna, drained and flaked 12 kalamata olives, pitted and sliced 1 cup Italian parsley leaves 3 – 4 Tbsp fresh lemon juice, or more to taste 1 tsp dried leaf oregano salt and freshly ground […]
2 pounds asparagus 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 Tbsp thin strips orange peel 1 tsp cumin seeds salt and pepper Rinse asparagus; trim off stem ends. In a 12- by 17-inch baking pan, mix asparagus with olive oil, orange peel, and cumin. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Bake in a 450º oven until asparagus […]
asparagus spears olive oil salt and pepper fresh thyme slices of smoked salmon capers sour cream lemon wedges Rub asparagus spears with olive oil, season with salt, pepper and fresh thyme. Cook over a medium-hot grill until tender. Arrange slices of smoked salmon on a plate, top with the grilled asparagus spears and accompany with […]