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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."
Today's Special: Roasted Asparagus and Wild Mushroom Salad over Baby Greens
FitSugar would be so proud of tonight's all vegetable dinner recipe. Basically it's 2 healthy salads in 1. Healthy is emphasized because the veggies are tossed in a light evoo (yes I know that it is a Rachael Ray-ism, but come on, it's also a very handy abbreviation and I've been abbreviating long before Ms.
Sunday Dinner: Roast Chicken With Potatoes and Asparagus
In the last few weeks, San Francisco's been blessed with such warm weather that I've been thinking it's time to pack up the cold-weather clothes in favor of some sunnier ensembles. In addition, I'll be putting away my slow cooker until next Winter, forgoing Winter stews for fresh preparations instead.
What could be more seasonal than a Spring chicken, roasted with new potatoes and bright-flavored asparagus and lemon, and served with a roasted pan juice?
Yummy Link: Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan
I can't seem to get enough asparagus this year. Right now I'm drooling over oven-roasted green asparagus with parmesan. - Nami-Nami
5 Things About Asparagus
Spring has sprung, and with it come delicious vegetables that cost less in-season. Asparagus is one of these farm-stand deals that's versatile and nutritious — I like to roast or steam it as a dinner side, cut it up for salads, and use it for crudités platter. Learn more about the green spears sold in bundles by checking out these five things.
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.
Killer Apps: Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus
Growing up, I hated asparagus. I thought it tasted weird, had an odd texture and was downright lousy. These days my opinion has completely changed and I think it's one of the tastiest veggies out there.
Jamie Oliver Serves World Leaders at UK's G20 Summit
UK's Buckingham Palace has been abuzz as Prime Minister Gordon Brown hosts world leaders from countries such as China, Japan, and the US to discuss key issues surrounding the global economy. Last night, finance ministers took a break from heated dialogue to enjoy a multi-course dinner prepared by UK celebrity chef Jamie Oliver in Prime Minister Brown's house at 10 Downing Street.
TV's famed Naked Chef cooked the dinner with the help of apprentices from Fifteen London, his restaurant that trains unemployed and at-risk youth.
Healthy Recipe: Romesco Sauce
If you're looking for a healthy, tasty, vegetable laden sauce to accompany with fish, veggies, or poultry, search no further. Try this easy Spanish inspired romesco sauce featuring roasted red peppers pureed with nuts, olive oil, and spices.
This sauce contains a handful of nutritional super foods, eating for your heart has never been so tasty.
What's in Season: Asparagus
Last week I had my first asparagus of the season! I was surprised to see it in the local supermarket and couldn't resist serving it at an impromptu dinner party. In my opinion, asparagus is best roasted or grilled rather than steamed or blanched.
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