Wednesday, February 22, 2012

PROSCUITTO AND ASPARAGUS








PROSCUITTO AND ASPARAGUS RECIPE

ASPARAGUS RECIPE INGREDIENTS
  • 6-8 thin slices of prosciutto
  • 12 sticks of asparagus
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
  • 1 dried red chili
  • hand full of fresh basil and oregano
  • salt and pepper
  • extra virgin olive oil
ASPARAGUS RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS
In a mortar and pestle, crush red chili, cumin, fennel and a pinch of salt and pepperAdd a splash of oil to a frying pan and set heat fairly hot. Add asparagus.
Stir-fry for 1 minute, then add slices of prosciutto and spices. Stir-fry for 1 minute more, then remove from heat and quickly add herbs and a splash of olive oil. Stir to mix well.
Arrange prosciutto on plate and lay asparagus on top.The asparagus recipe is ready to serve...Simple and delicious !Enjoy !
peking-style-asparagus-recipe.

Sunday, February 19, 2012

ASPARAGUS IN RED PEPPER SAUCE








ASPARAGUS IN RED PEPPER SAUCE


ASPARAGUS RECIPE INGREDIENTS
  • 1 lb asparagus stalks
  • 3 large red peppers
  • 3 1/2 T olive oil
  • 1 T balsamic or rice vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp fresh thyme Leaves
  • Salt & Pepper
ASPARAGUS RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS
Peel the asparagus if necessary, snap off the stems at the bottom, and cook the stalks in lightly salted water for 4 to 8 minutes, depending on thickness, or until fork tender but stiil firm.

Drain under cold water and set the stalks aside. Rub the peppers in olive oil and broil on all sides until lightly scorched. Place the cooked peppers in a paper bag to steam for 10 minutes.

Remove the peppers and rub off the skins. Cut open and remove the stem, seeds and white flesh.
Puree the peppers in the food processor.Mix in the olive oil, balsamic vinegar and thyme.Adjust seasoning, adding salt and pepper if desired.
Divide puree among 4 serving dishes. Top with asparagus. The asparagus recipe is ready...nice !

oriental-asparagus-and-beef-recipe.