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Asparagus

A harbinger of Spring, fresh asparagus can be steamed, poached, roasted or grilled. These easy asparagus recipes make use of white and green varieties for everything from salad to quiche to cream of asparagus soup.

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21 Delicious Asparagus Recipes

Asparagus is a harbinger of spring. Here are great recipes to incorporate asparagus into appetizers, mains, and side dishes in new and tasty ways.

"… its seven simple ingredients. Roasted asparagus draped with mildly tangy radish-chive … together three ingredients and have a fresh asparagus dish in under 10 minutes. Half an hour … the classic flavors of salmon, dill, asparagus and cream cheese all wrapped up in a …"

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Asparagus

… first signs of the new crop. Then, swing into action and try the delectable asparagus wonders offered here. Asparagus and Tomato Salad Look for green and white asparagus to dress up this salad. Spring-Green Asparagus Soup Pick asparagus spears …

Trim & Peel Asparagus

For thick stalks of asparagus , peel away the tough outer layer … easiest way is to grasp the base of the asparagus in one hand and use a vegetable peeler … short of) your hand and rotating the asparagus as you peel. You'll wind up with …

How to Cut Asparagus

Starting at the base and working towards the tip, bend the asparagus spear several times until you find a place where it breaks easily; snap off at that point.

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Asparagus Sampler Bar

Start with delicious asparagus , then build a buffet of easy add-ons to please everyone's palate.

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For a fresh take on asparagus , try this. I just love asparagus , but my favorite way to cook it is to actually roast it rather than steaming it. To roast it, it's gonna add a lot of really great flavor because it's gonna make the asparagus nice and brown. So to start, I'm gonna have my fresh cleaned asparagus , and if you didn't know, there's kind of a woody tough base at the bottom of the asparagus . You wanna remove that before you're cooking it. So I just hold it in both hands, and then just start to bend the asparagus , and it's just gonna snap in a natural spot. Toss away that bottom portion and you're left with a really tender, nice spear. So I'm just gonna do that to all my asparagus . You can get your kids involved. They'd really like to snap that asparagus , and just throw it into a 15-by-10-inch baking pan. Sprinkle it with a little bit of salt and pepper to give it

of that coating on it. It's kind of important to spread your asparagus out so it's in more of a single layer. Pop it into a 450-degree oven and roast it for about 8 to

to give it a little kick. Here's a great way to serve asparagus next time you're entertaining.

Asparagus Preparation

Asparagus Preparation

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To prepare fresh asparagus , trim off the tough bottom of the stem. Bend the asparagus spears several times starting at the base and working toward the tip until you find a place where it easily breaks. Snap off at that point. If vibrant green color is wanted along with slightly more tender stocks, pill the asparagus . Anchor the asparagus on the cutting board to make it easier. Using a vegetable peeler, peel going away from you from just below the tip

Preparing Asparagus

Asparagus is tender and delicious above a certain point on its stalk -- and woody and fibrous below it. Here's a foolproof method for finding that sweet spot and snapping off the bad stuff.

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To prepare fresh asparagus , trim off the tough bottom of the stem. Bend the asparagus spear several times starting at the base and working toward the tip until you find a place where it easily breaks. If you wanna retain the vibrant green color and have slightly more tender stalks, peel the asparagus . Anchor the asparagus on the cutting board to make it easier. Using a vegetable peeler, peel going away from you, from just below the tip

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Anyone Can Cook: Your Best Brunch

… Few veggies complement eggs better than asparagus . And it's easy to roast this vitamin … show you the best way to do it. Roast asparagus , uncovered, in the preheated oven for … tongs make it easy to grab a bunch of asparagus spears. Save time by simmering spears …

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… You can use the liquid from the canned beets in the sauce. Garden-fresh asparagus adds a spring touch to this delicious risotto dish. To save time, while the asparagus is roasting, cook the leeks, brown the rice, and heat the broth to simmering …

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… Serve it with: Maple-Glazed New Potatoes, Citrus-Roasted Asparagus , and Malted Mousse Cake For an easy yet elegant company … to this tender beef dish. Serve it with: Garlic-Roasted Asparagus , Roasted Baby Beets, and Banana Cake Ham filled (and topped …

A Simple & Elegant Spring Buffet

… s sure to dazzle. Combine this lean whitefish with tender asparagus spears, and top with a tangy chopped green olive and caper … fresh spring salad. Orange peel adds delightful zip. Fresh asparagus spears are irresistible when tossed with garlic and cooked …

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… stuffed peppers. Four simple ingredients -- olive oil, cod, asparagus , and olive relish -- make this low-fat dish unbelievably … add delicate flavor to orange roughy, sweet peppers, and asparagus . Pork tenderloin tops antioxidant-rich spinach and juicy …

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… tasty whitefish a spring touch. Serve it with brown rice. Asparagus , squash, and green onion brighten this simple chicken and … add delicate flavor to orange roughy, sweet peppers, and asparagus . A simple-to-make lime custard and slices of fresh fruit …