Spring vegetable soup
2 T unsalted butter 6 scallions (green onions) or green garlic 4 C chicken broth 1# small red potatoes 1# asparagus cut into ¼ in slices on a bias 1 bunch of spinach or Swiss chard stem removed and torn 2 C fresh or frozen peas, salt and pepper 2 T fresh dill or cilantro. […]
Asparagus and mixed greens salad
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1-pound asparagus, cut on the diagonal into I-inch pieces Salt and ground black pepper 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar I small shallot, minced (about 2 tablespoons) 2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon leaves 6 ounces mixed greens (about 12 cups) 3 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and chopped medium Heat 1 tablespoon of […]
Asparagus appetizer
Cut asparagus into 2-3-inch pieces. Blanch asparagus in boiling water for 30 seconds to 1 minute- the asparagus should turn a brighter green and slightly tender. Remove immediately from heat, cool rapidly in cold water. Serve cold with dip or alone.
Asparagus vinaigrette
2 lbs asparagus 2 to 3 tbsp dill pickle pieces 1 cup olive oil ½ cup vinegar salt and pepper to taste pinch dry mustard or paprika 2 to 3 tbsp chives Steam asparagus until the color changes and just tender. Chop pickle pieces finely. Combine with remaining ingredients. Chill. Serve sauce over chilled asparagus. […]
Asparagus spinach salad
1-1/2 pounds asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces 2 T plus 1/2 cup olive oil 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 pounds penne or other medium tube pasta 1/4 cup chopped green onions (leeks or scapes) 6 T white wine vinegar 2 T soy sauce 6 oz spinach 1 cup coarsely chopped cashews 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese […]
Spring orzo salad
8 oz. orzo pasta 1/2 cup bunching onions, finely chopped 8 oz. mushrooms, quartered 1 lb. asparagus, tips trimmed, stems cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 cup frozen peas 1/2 cup finely chopped toasted walnuts, optional Vinaigrette 3 Tbs. red wine vinegar; 2 Tbs. olive oil; 2 tsp. whole-grain mustard; 1 1/2 tsp. brown sugar Cook […]
Spear-it sticks
8 asparagus tips, aprx. 5 inch cooked or raw 8 oz cream cheese 1 cup chopped walnuts Thoroughly dry asparagus. Coat each spear with cream cheese. Roll in walnuts. Refrigerate. Serve cold. Serve 8
Spanish asparagus and orange salad
8 ounces asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces 2 large oranges 3-4 romaine lettuce leaves, shredded (2 ounces) 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon sherry vinegar salt and freshly ground black pepper Cook the asparagus in boiling salted water for 3-4 minutes, until just tender. Drain and refresh under cold water. Grate the zest […]
Roast pork or tofu stir-fried with green & white vegetables
1 or more tsp bottled garlic chile paste 3 tbsp soy sauce 3 tbsp bottled oyster sauce 1 tbsp sherry 1/2 pound lean roasted boneless pork or baked tofu, sliced 1-2 tbsp peanut oil 1/2 pound asparagus 1/2 pound Swiss chard 1/2 pound spring onions and or scapes cooked brown rice Combine chile paste, soy […]