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Saturday, June 16, 2012

Grilled Asparagus Salad

GRILLED ASPARAGUS SALAD RECIPE
Try this amazing grilled asparagus salad....great tasting salad !

ASPARAGUS RECIPE INGREDIENTS

* 1/4 cup olive oil
* 1/8 cup lemon juice
* 12 fresh asparagus spears
* 6 cups fresh spinach leaves
* 1/8 cup grated Parmesan cheese
* 1 tablespoon seasoned slivered almonds

ASPARAGUS RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS

1. First of all preheat a grill for low heat. Combine the lemon juice and olive oil on a plate. Place asparagus on the plate, and roll around to coat.
2. And then grill asparagus for about 5 minutes, turning at least once, and brushing with the olive oil mixture. Remove from the grill, and place back onto the plate with the oil.
3. Next in a large bowl, combine the spinach, Parmesan cheese, and slivered almonds. Cut asparagus into bite size pieces, and add to the salad along with the lemon juice and oil from the plate. Toss to blend, then serve....hmmm great asparagus salad...!
chicken-and-asparagus-chowder recipe

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.

Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Grilled Asparagus with Roasted Garlic Toast and Balsamic Vinaigrette
















Grilled Asparagus with Roasted Garlic Toast and Balsamic Vinaigrette
Another amazing asparagus recipe...with garlic toast and balsamic vinaigrette...hmmm delicious !

GRILLED ASPARAGUS RECIPE INGREDIENTS

* 1 medium head garlic, unpeeled
* 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
* salt and pepper to taste
* 2 tablespoons minced shallot
* 1 1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
* 1/2 teaspoon red wine vinegar
* 1 1/2 pounds thick stemmed asparagus
* 4 slices sourdough bread


GRILLED ASPARAGUS RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Coat the head of garlic with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper. Place on a baking sheet, and roast 45 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown. Once the garlic is roasted, cut the head in half horizontally, exposing all the cloves. Squeeze both halves into a bowl, discarding
any skin. Whisk in 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
3. While the garlic is roasting, place the minced shallot in a bowl with the balsamic and red wine vinegars for about 30 minutes to let the flavors blend. Whisk in remaining olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Place asparagus spears in the mixture until ready to grill.
4. Preheat grill for medium-high heat.
5. Place asparagus in a large skillet or directly on the grill. Grill the asparagus, turning over once, until tender, about 10 minutes. While asparagus is grilling, spread the roasted garlic mixture on the bread. Grill bread until toasted. Arrange the bread and asparagus on a plate, and
drizzle with the remaining shallot and vinegar mixture. The grilled asparagus recipe with garlic toast and vinaigrette is ready to serve ....enjoy !

ham-asparagus-fettuccine.

Monday, September 19, 2011

Roasted Asparagus & Yellow Pepper Salad








Roasted Asparagus & Yellow Pepper Salad


Try this asparagus recipe.. .... great tasty asparagus !

ASPARAGUS RECIPE INGREDIENTS

* 1 1/2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into thirds
* 2 medium yellow bell peppers, seeded and diced
* 1/4 cup olive oil
* 1 large red onion, cut into strips
* 1/4 cup toasted almond slices
* 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
* 1/2 cup olive oil
* 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
* 3 cloves garlic, minced
* 2 teaspoons lime juice
* 2 teaspoons sugar
* 1 teaspoon hot sauce
* salad seasoning mix to taste

ASPARAGUS RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Arrange the asparagus spears and bell peppers in a single layer on the baking sheet, and drizzle or mist with 1/4 cup of olive oil.
2. Roast 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until tender, turning occasionally to prevent burning. Remove from heat, and cool completely.
3. In a bowl, toss together the asparagus, bell peppers, onion, almond slices, and Parmesan cheese.
4. In a separate bowl, mix the 1/2 cup olive oil, Dijon mustard, garlic, lime juice, sugar, hot sauce, and salad seasoning. Pour over the salad, and toss to coat....wow amazing taste of asparagus salad...enjoy !

grilled-asparagus-salad.

Monday, August 15, 2011

Ham Asparagus Fettuccine














HAM ASPARAGUS FETTUCCINE RECIPE
Another great asparagus recipe......with ham and fettuccine....nice taste !

ASPARAGUS RECIPE INGREDIENTS

* 12 ounces dry fettuccini noodles
* 8 ounces fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces
* 1/2 cup butter
* 2 cups heavy cream
* 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
* 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
* 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
* 1 pinch cayenne pepper
* 1/2 pound cooked ham, diced

ASPARAGUS RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS

1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Stir asparagus into pot in the last five minutes of cooking; drain.
2. While pasta is cooking, heat butter and cream in a medium saucepan over medium heat. When mixture begins to bubble, stir in Parmesan, garlic powder, pepper and cayenne.
Continue cooking until mixture thickens, stirring occasionally. Stir in ham and heat through.
3. Toss pasta and asparagus with sauce and serve immediately.
The ham asparagus recipe of fettuccine is ready to serve your appetite...amazing taste !

asian-asparagus-salad.

Thursday, August 11, 2011

Bacon Asparagus Pizza















BACON ASPARAGUS PIZZA RECIPE

Another great asparagus recipe to try.....nice !

ASPARAGUS RECIPE INGREDIENTS

* 5 thick slices bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces
* 1 unbaked pizza crust
* 1 pound shredded mozzarella cheese
* 1 cup chopped fresh asparagus
* 1 cup halved cherry or grape tomatoes
* 1 (11 ounce) log fresh chevre (goat cheese)
* 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
* freshly ground black pepper to taste

ASPARAGUS RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. Place bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook for a few minutes to release most of the grease, but do not cook until crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain.
3. Spread the pizza crust out on a pizza pan or large baking sheet. Top with mozzarella cheese, bacon pieces, asparagus, and tomatoes. Dot with goat cheese, then season with red pepper flakes and black pepper.
4. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until the crust is golden brown underneath when you lift it up to take a peek. Let cool for about 5 minutes before slicing and serving....hmmm nice tasting asparagus pizza...!

11eggs-and-asparagus.