What can I do with asparagus?
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What can I do with asparagus?
I have a can of asparagus in the cupboard. I usually eat fresh steamed asparagus with mayonnaise on it.I've never really tried anything else.
What would you advise me to do with my asparagus? It doesn't have to be for the canned- it could be for fresh as well. I could use some ideas please. Thanks.
What would you advise me to do with my asparagus? It doesn't have to be for the canned- it could be for fresh as well. I could use some ideas please. Thanks.
What can I do with asparagus?
Fresh asparagus is so good, I just steam it, like you do, Red and serve it with aioli or mayo or hollandaise sauce. Wonderful with salmon and wild rice.
The canned version was, I think, invented for use in mornay dishes!! Make a cheese sauce, maybe using swiss cheese, hard boil a couple of eggs. Put the asparagus and halved eggs in a casserole dish in the white sauce and top with buttered breadcrumbs, then heat and brown the top in the oven.
The canned version was, I think, invented for use in mornay dishes!! Make a cheese sauce, maybe using swiss cheese, hard boil a couple of eggs. Put the asparagus and halved eggs in a casserole dish in the white sauce and top with buttered breadcrumbs, then heat and brown the top in the oven.
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Okay now THAT sounds like something I would love, Pam! What is aioli??
What can I do with asparagus?
Aioli is a garlic laden mayonnaise.
Here's a recipe, but I think you can buy it ready made. I use it on vegetables, or on boiled small potatoes - sparingly.
Not everyone in my household likes hollandaise sauce, but that's my favourite on asparagus
http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/7531/aioli
Do you ever manage to get hold of the fat white asparagus? It's available widely in Europe, and occasionally in Australia. I love it!!
Here's a recipe, but I think you can buy it ready made. I use it on vegetables, or on boiled small potatoes - sparingly.
Not everyone in my household likes hollandaise sauce, but that's my favourite on asparagus
http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/7531/aioli
Do you ever manage to get hold of the fat white asparagus? It's available widely in Europe, and occasionally in Australia. I love it!!
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Oh I would like that as I'm crazy about anything with garlic! Thank you for that recipe.
I've never seen white asparagus where I live and up until about a week ago, I didn't even know there was such a thing! How does it differ from the green kind? Does it taste different?
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I've never seen white asparagus where I live and up until about a week ago, I didn't even know there was such a thing! How does it differ from the green kind? Does it taste different?
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What can I do with asparagus?
Hehehe....Jimbo. You nut. It's good to see you. :-6
What can I do with asparagus?
Chicken & asparagus lasagne is wonderful. I know it sounds odd but really its yummy :-4
What can I do with asparagus?
ASPARAGUS CASSEROLE AU GRATIN
1 1/2 lbs. fresh asparagus, cut in 1/2 inch pieces
1 thickly sliced med. onion
1 c. boiling water
1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. grated processed American cheese (1/2 lb.)
1/4 c. undiluted evaporated milk
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. salt
3/4 c. tiny fresh bread squares
2 tbsp. melted butter
1 egg
2 tbsp. canned pimiento
Heat oven to 350.
Cook asparagus with onion in boiling water with 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Cover and cook for 5 minutes or until tender, then drain.
Alternate layers of vegetables (onion and asparagus) and cheese in 1 1/2 quart casserole.
Pour on milk with beaten egg and pimento, 1/4 teaspoon salt, bread squares and pepper. Mix together and top with butter.
Bake uncovered 30 minutes or until lightly browned. Makes 6 servings.
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ASPARAGUS SUPREME
1/3 c. onion, minced
2 tbsp. butter, melted
2 tbsp. flour
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. fresh ground pepper
1 c. sour cream
2 cans (14 oz. size) asparagus spears, drained
1/2 c. sharp Cheddar cheese, grated
Saute onion butter, but don't brown. Add flour, salt and pepper; mix well. Cook for 4 minutes. Add sour cream; heat well, but do not boil mixture. Place asparagus in a shallow baking dish and cover with sour cream mixture. Sprinkle cheese over top. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes or just until cheese melts and it's thoroughly heated.
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EFFORTLESS MARINATED ASPARAGUS
Italian salad dressing
Canned asparagus, drained or fresh steamed to a very tender consistency
Place asparagus in long serving dish, pour Wishbone over the asparagus to cover lightly and refrigerate overnight. Keeps for days. Nice and cool in the summer in place of a regular salad.
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1 1/2 lbs. fresh asparagus, cut in 1/2 inch pieces
1 thickly sliced med. onion
1 c. boiling water
1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. grated processed American cheese (1/2 lb.)
1/4 c. undiluted evaporated milk
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. salt
3/4 c. tiny fresh bread squares
2 tbsp. melted butter
1 egg
2 tbsp. canned pimiento
Heat oven to 350.
Cook asparagus with onion in boiling water with 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Cover and cook for 5 minutes or until tender, then drain.
Alternate layers of vegetables (onion and asparagus) and cheese in 1 1/2 quart casserole.
Pour on milk with beaten egg and pimento, 1/4 teaspoon salt, bread squares and pepper. Mix together and top with butter.
Bake uncovered 30 minutes or until lightly browned. Makes 6 servings.
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ASPARAGUS SUPREME
1/3 c. onion, minced
2 tbsp. butter, melted
2 tbsp. flour
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. fresh ground pepper
1 c. sour cream
2 cans (14 oz. size) asparagus spears, drained
1/2 c. sharp Cheddar cheese, grated
Saute onion butter, but don't brown. Add flour, salt and pepper; mix well. Cook for 4 minutes. Add sour cream; heat well, but do not boil mixture. Place asparagus in a shallow baking dish and cover with sour cream mixture. Sprinkle cheese over top. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes or just until cheese melts and it's thoroughly heated.
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EFFORTLESS MARINATED ASPARAGUS
Italian salad dressing
Canned asparagus, drained or fresh steamed to a very tender consistency
Place asparagus in long serving dish, pour Wishbone over the asparagus to cover lightly and refrigerate overnight. Keeps for days. Nice and cool in the summer in place of a regular salad.
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YUM!!
You guys are making me hungry! I will definitely need to get more asparagus to try these out! :yh_drool
You guys are making me hungry! I will definitely need to get more asparagus to try these out! :yh_drool
What can I do with asparagus?
I like to roast them, just sprinkle them with a bit of oil and salt.
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sunny104;933234 wrote: I like to roast them, just sprinkle them with a bit of oil and salt.
Cool! What temp would I roast them at and for how long?
I'm really getting into this!
Cool! What temp would I roast them at and for how long?
I'm really getting into this!
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What can I do with asparagus?
Here's my beloved's recipe:
Microwave/steam the asparagus just a bit to soften it a little
Cut in pieces a little longer than the width of a piece of bacon
Cut raw bacon in about 1-inch lengths
Wrap the bacon around the pieces of asparagus & secure with a toothpick (maybe run several on a bamboo skewer)
Fry slowly or cook it in a toaster oven at 350 (with a pan to catch the oil to lessen the fat) until the bacon is just crisp.
Good snack with beer to balance out the fat you wasted in the toaster oven
Microwave/steam the asparagus just a bit to soften it a little
Cut in pieces a little longer than the width of a piece of bacon
Cut raw bacon in about 1-inch lengths
Wrap the bacon around the pieces of asparagus & secure with a toothpick (maybe run several on a bamboo skewer)
Fry slowly or cook it in a toaster oven at 350 (with a pan to catch the oil to lessen the fat) until the bacon is just crisp.
Good snack with beer to balance out the fat you wasted in the toaster oven
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What can I do with asparagus?
That sounds good Acc! I never would have thought to mix asparagus with bacon. I will try that this week.
What can I do with asparagus?
Accountable;933251 wrote: Here's my beloved's recipe:
Microwave/steam the asparagus just a bit to soften it a little
Cut in pieces a little longer than the width of a piece of bacon
Cut raw bacon in about 1-inch lengths
Wrap the bacon around the pieces of asparagus & secure with a toothpick (maybe run several on a bamboo skewer)
Fry slowly or cook it in a toaster oven at 350 (with a pan to catch the oil to lessen the fat) until the bacon is just crisp.
Good snack with beer to balance out the fat you wasted in the toaster oven
yummy! :yh_drool
RedGlitter;933240 wrote: Cool! What temp would I roast them at and for how long?
I'm really getting into this!
I never measure things... I cook them at 350 for maybe 30 minutes or so.
Microwave/steam the asparagus just a bit to soften it a little
Cut in pieces a little longer than the width of a piece of bacon
Cut raw bacon in about 1-inch lengths
Wrap the bacon around the pieces of asparagus & secure with a toothpick (maybe run several on a bamboo skewer)
Fry slowly or cook it in a toaster oven at 350 (with a pan to catch the oil to lessen the fat) until the bacon is just crisp.
Good snack with beer to balance out the fat you wasted in the toaster oven
yummy! :yh_drool
RedGlitter;933240 wrote: Cool! What temp would I roast them at and for how long?
I'm really getting into this!
I never measure things... I cook them at 350 for maybe 30 minutes or so.
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What can I do with asparagus?
Thanks Sunny.
What can I do with asparagus?
I steam asparagus with lots of butter.
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What can I do with asparagus?
Grilled asparagus is delicious.
Brush the spears with olive oil, and grill until tender on a BBQ or an electric grill.
Drizzle with sesame seed oil and soy sauce. Toss it all together with some sesame seeds, and maybe a bit of lemon juice.
Brush the spears with olive oil, and grill until tender on a BBQ or an electric grill.
Drizzle with sesame seed oil and soy sauce. Toss it all together with some sesame seeds, and maybe a bit of lemon juice.
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I did not know you could do so much with this veggie! All this time I've just dunked it in mayo. I'll get some fresh asparagus next week and start trying your recipes! Thanks you guys!
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What can I do with asparagus?
You gotta go fresh. Here's our suggestion:
1 lb asparagus, ends trimmed 500 g
2 tbsp I Can't Believe It's Not Butter! Margarine 30 mL
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese 125 mL
1 tbsp chopped fresh basil 15 mL
1 clove garlic, minced 1
1 1/2 tsp fresh lemon juice 7 mL
salt and pepper to taste
Cook asparagus in lightly salted boiling water until tender crisp. Drain and arrange in a 13 x 9-inch (34 x 22 cm) baking dish.
In bowl, combine margarine, Parmesan cheese, basil, garlic and lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Drop mixture by teaspoonful over asparagus.
Place under broiler (6 inches/15 cm from heat source) for about 3 minutes watching carefully or until cheese begins to brown slightly. Serve immediately.
1 lb asparagus, ends trimmed 500 g
2 tbsp I Can't Believe It's Not Butter! Margarine 30 mL
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese 125 mL
1 tbsp chopped fresh basil 15 mL
1 clove garlic, minced 1
1 1/2 tsp fresh lemon juice 7 mL
salt and pepper to taste
Cook asparagus in lightly salted boiling water until tender crisp. Drain and arrange in a 13 x 9-inch (34 x 22 cm) baking dish.
In bowl, combine margarine, Parmesan cheese, basil, garlic and lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Drop mixture by teaspoonful over asparagus.
Place under broiler (6 inches/15 cm from heat source) for about 3 minutes watching carefully or until cheese begins to brown slightly. Serve immediately.
What can I do with asparagus?
That's an interesting recipe, homebasics. I can't imagine putting basil with asparagus. Feels like a taste conflict. But I have an open mind, and will give it a try.
Can you keep that anomaly in the fridge, grecianurn?
Can you keep that anomaly in the fridge, grecianurn?
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What can I do with asparagus?
I got some Devendale sort of b-word the other day which is totally spreadable straight from the fridge and contains something called plant sterols which are meant to actively lower cholesterol. So far, menfolk haven't noticed that it's not the b word.
:sneaky:
http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articl ... id=1070975
:sneaky:
http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articl ... id=1070975
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What can I do with asparagus?
I've aways been a butter person, grecianurn, but one has to look after one's menfolk and I swapped recently to the sterol spread. It's been properly researched and shown to actually lower cholesterol not just not add to it. I've substituted it on himself's toast and marmelade and used it in baking, and in all other sorts of cooking I would have used butter in. It works just fine for me, and he hasn't noticed. So it must taste ok. Works for me too.
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What can I do with asparagus?
Grecianurn - A girl needs one for companionship, one for romping, one for romance, one for wealth and position unless you have all this yourself of course, one for adventure, one you can really talk to and maybe one just to be decorative. Menfolk!!! A load of different kinds of trees in one's garden.
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