ASIAN ASPARAGUS SALAD

ASIAN ASPARAGUS SALAD ...a great asparagus recipe. Nice one !

INGREDIENTS

• 1 1/2 lbs. asparagus

FOR MARINADE:

• 2 tbsp. soy sauce
• 1 1/2 tsp. sugar
• 1 tbsp. dark sesame oil
• 1 tbsp. white vinegar
• 1 tbsp. dry sherry
• 1 tsp. grated ginger
• Lightly toasted sesame seeds

INSTRUCTIONS
Whisk together marinade ingredients and set aside. Wash asparagus and remove tough ends. Ease spears into boiling water to cover. When water begins to boil again, cook for 1-2 minutes longer until tender, but crisp.
Plunge into cold water to stop the cooking and set the color. Drain well; place in shallow bowl, and cover with marinade.
Chill at least 30 minutes.Garnish with sesame seeds. Don't wait longer than 2 hours before serving. Can be served hot, too. This nice asparagus recipe is ready to serve...hot. Hmmm great ! Enjoy it !

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ASA'S ASPARAGUS

ASA'S ASPARAGUS ...another great asparagus recipe to try....nice one !

INGREDIENTS

• 2-2 1/2 lb. asparagus
• Boiling water
• 1 1/2 tsp. salt
• Hollister Hollandaise (recipe)

INSTRUCTIONS
Cut off the tough ends of the asparagus and scrub well. Scrape the skin and scales from the stalks.
Bunch the stalks together and tie with string. Place upright in a deep saucepan and add boiling water to a depth of about 2 inches. Add salt. Bring the mixture to a boil, cover and cook for 15-20 minutes.

Pierce the lower part of the stalks with a fork to test tenderness. Do not overcook. Drain well. Arrange the asparagus in a serving dish and drizzle with Hollister Hollandaise. This great asparagus recipe serves 4-6 great persons. Nice taste...enjoy !

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ARTICHOKE ASPARAGUS SOUP

ARTICHOKE ASPARAGUS SOUP ....try this great asparagus recipe...nice one !

INGREDIENTS

• 2 tbsp. butter
• 2 tbsp. flour
• 1/2 tsp. minced garlic
• 1 c. water
• 1 chicken bouillon cube
• 1 can cream of chicken soup
• 1/2 soup can water
• 2 cans asparagus (cut into 1-1 1/2")
• 1 can artichoke hearts, cut into pieces
• 1 c. cream or milk
• Parmesan cheese

INSTRUCTIONS
Melt butter over low heat. Add flour and make a smooth paste. Add garlic and 1 cup water. Cook until bubbly. Add the soup, 1/2 can of water and bouillon cube. Add the asparagus and
artichokes, including the liquid. Cook over low heat.
Just before serving, add the cream. Heat this through. Do not boil. Season with salt, pepper and a little creole seasoning.
After serving sprinkle each bowl with Parmesan cheese. Garnish with boiled finely chopped egg if desired. The asparagus recipe of soup is ready to serve....enjoy it !

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ALPINE ASPARAGUS QUICHE

ALPINE ASPARAGUS QUICHE ...another great asparagus recipe to try ! Great !

INGREDIENTS

• 1 unbaked 9 inch pie shell
• 1 pkg. (10 oz.) asparagus
• 1/2 c. finely chopped onion
• 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
• 3 eggs, slightly beaten
• 3/4 c. milk
• 3/4 c. half and half
• 1 tsp. salt
• Dash of pepper
• 1 c. shredded Swiss cheese

INSTRUCTIONS
Bake pie shell at 400 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes. Cook asparagus, drain. Combine milk, cream, onion, salt, nutmeg and pepper in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then simmer 1 minute.

Stir hot mix into eggs. Sprinkle 2/3 of cheese into pie shell.
Arrange asparagus over cheese, trimming spears if necessary.
Pour in egg mix. Sprinkle remaining cheese over top. Bake at 375 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes or until silver knife inserted 1 inch from center comes out clean. The asparagus recipe of quiche is ready to serves 6 great persons. Enjoy the appetizer ! Nice !

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ALMOND-CHEESE SCALLOPED ASPARAGUS

ALMOND-CHEESE SCALLOPED ASPARAGUS ...a nice asparagus recipe to try ! Great !

INGREDIENTS

• 2 (10 oz.) pkgs. frozen cut-up asparagus, thawed
• 1/2 c. toasted slivered almonds
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• Dash of pepper
• 2 c. Rich Cheese Sauce
• 1 c. cracker crumbs

INSTRUCTIONS
Heat oven to 350 degrees (moderate). Put one half of asparagus in 2-quart baking dish. Top with half the amounts of remaining ingredients. Cover with rest of asparagus and top with rest of ingredients. Bake 40-45 minutes. The asparagus recipe is ready to serve.....enjoy it !

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ZUCCHINI AND ASPARAGUS CASSEROLE

ZUCCHINI AND ASPARAGUS CASSEROLE ...try this nice asparagus recipe....A great one !

INGREDIENTS

• 1 medium zucchini
• 1 8 oz. pack Kraft Monterey Jack Cheese, shredded
• 1 can Campbell's Cream of Asparagus soup, undiluted
• 1/2 cup UNCLE BEN'S® rice, partially cooked and drained
• small amount fresh onion and/or garlic (or onion and garlic salt)
• salt and pepper
• parsley flakes
• sweet basil flakes

INSTRUCTION
Preheat oven to 350°F.

Peel, remove seeds, and dice zucchini to bitesize pieces. Mix all of the above ingredients in a casserole dish seasoning with salt, pepper, basil, parsley, garlic and onion as desired (or to taste).
Bake for 35-40 minutes.
The asparagus recipe with zucchini is ready to serve...enjoy !

CRAB AND ASPARAGUS OMELET WITH APRICOT MARMALADE

CRAB AND ASPARAGUS OMELET WITH APRICOT MARMALADE

INGREDIENTS

• 4 eggs, beaten
• 1 1/2 cups chopped asparagus (1 inch pieces)
• 1 cup crab meat
• 1 tbsp butter
• salt and pepper
• olive oil
• apricot marmalade (for side)

INSTRUCTIONS
Clean and chop asparagus into one inch pieces and place in a microwave safe container along with the butter. Cover and microwave for one minute.

Meanwhile, heat a skillet over medium heat; add olive oil.
Spread the crab meat evenly in the skillet, stirring frequently. The asparagus should be done by this time, so add them to the skillet as well.
Cook for several minutes, until the crab shows signs of becoming a golden brown. In a bowl, beat 4 eggs until frothy.
Add to the skillet. Reduce heat to low and flip as soon as the egg solidifies.
Transfer to a warm plate, add a pinch of salt and pepper and place a generous portion of apricot marmalade on the side. The asparagus recipe is ready to serve....! Nice !

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