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Could Asparagus Help Your Hangover?
I've heard all sorts of crazy hangover cures, from Bloody Marys to pickled herring. The only surefire solution I've found is lots of water and, well, not drinking too much. However, a new study suggests that asparagus could also aid your post-indulgence misery.
Fast & Easy Dinner: Creamy Asparagus Pasta
Asparagus is the star ingredient in this delightful pasta dinner. Don't be afraid of the whole milk in the recipe, it's necessary to make the sauce thick and creamy.
Lemon zest, tarragon, and grainy mustard ensure that it's not overly rich but fresh and flavorful.
Fast & Easy Dinner: Grilled Glazed Steak and Asparagus
Kick start your holiday weekend with a crowd-pleasing steak dinner. The simple glaze comes together quickly thanks to pantry staples like grainy mustard, balsamic vinegar, and red pepper flanks. Select a cut of meat, such as flank steak, that cooks in under fifteen minutes.
Fast & Easy Dinner: Roasted Asparagus and Eggs
A couple of weeks ago, my sister came over with her CSA box. Among the romaine and rhubarb was a bunch of perfectly tender asparagus. When she asked how we should cook the thin spears, I replied, "like Martha Stewart prepares hers: roasted and topped with a poached egg."
The Age of Asparagus
This is the dawning of the age of asparagus — that is, the time of year when the stalky green veggie is at its peak of flavor. So move beyond your roasting pan and get creative with these eight recipes that showcase the vegetable in a myriad of new and surprising settings.
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What Would You Serve?
Entertaining at home is one of my favorite activities of all time, but as with all hobbies, it requires lots of thinking ahead and decision-making, from planning a prep schedule to coordinating the menu. In this series, I'll present a dish and ask you to share what you'd serve alongside it.
Here's the scenario: You're hosting a birthday party for a close friend, and you've purchased fresh asparagus from the farmers market.
Food Section Sampler — May 6, 2009
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Fast & Easy Dinner: Asparagus-Goat Cheese Pasta
If you filled up on too many nachos and margaritas last night, opt for a dinner, like this simple pasta dish, that is light and flavorful. Spring's most beloved vegetable is the star ingredient in this uncomplicated meal.
The pasta and spears are tossed with a quick sauce made of broth, goat cheese, and lemon zest.
Come Party With Me: Bridal Brunch — Menu
Since her engagement party was such a hit, Ronda's maid of honor asked me to help plan the bridal shower. The event will be an elegant classic brunch.
Guests are invited to help themselves to slices of baked asparagus and yellow pepper frittata.
Monday's Leftovers: Spring Farro Salad
Livening up your Monday night meals doesn't have to mean dedicating more time to dinner. Case in point: A Spring salad that tosses leftover asparagus and sugar snap peas with farro.
A nutrient-rich Italian grain with a nutty flavor and a satisfyingly chewy texture, farro can be found in most specialty stores and takes as much time to cook as pasta.
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