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Incorporating Asparagus into Everyday Dishes

In a previous guest blog I excitedly told you about the notice I received from our local farm announcing that the asparagus season had begun and that my share of the crop was ready to be picked up. Well, I just got back from the farm and I am now the proud owner of six pounds of fresh asparagus. (At $2 a pound how can you go wrong?) My mom was flabbergasted that I bought six pounds given that I am the only one in my family who really enjoys eating asparagus. “You’ll have to eat asparagus morning, noon and … Continue reading →

All About Asparagus

I just got an email from a local farm that we frequent informing me, “It’s that time of year again… Asparagus season.” I love fresh asparagus and this particular farm grows some of the best asparagus I have ever happily devoured. Each year a few weeks prior to the start of strawberry picking season the owner notifies his best customers that his asparagus crop is ready for harvest and we pre-order our supply. For those of you who don’t purchase produce directly from a farm you will soon notice that the price of fresh asparagus will be decreasing at the … Continue reading →

Asparagus

With spring around the corner, we will soon be able to enjoy some foods from the garden that are ready early like peas and asparagus. Asparagus is low in calories. 4 spears of asparagus contain only 10 calories. Asparagus is also a great source for Thiamine. When you buy asparagus, look for firm stalks that are bright green in color. The tips should be slightly purpleish green in color and tightly closed. It doesn’t take long for asparagus to go bad. To store it, wash the fresh asparagus in cold salt water to remove any sand or grit in between … Continue reading →

Two Great Asparagus Casseroles

Casserole #1 For this recipe, you will need a pound of fresh asparagus, eggs, diced ham, onion, green bell pepper, shredded cheddar cheese, tapioca, fresh parsley, lemon juice, one can of condensed cream of mushroom soup, and evaporated milk. To prep for this recipe, boil 5 eggs then when they are done, peel and chop them. Chop enough onion and green bell pepper to make 1/4 cup each. Chop enough fresh parsley to make 2 tablespoons. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Trim the pound of asparagus and cut stems into 3/4 inch pieces. In a dish filled with a … Continue reading →

Super Simple Sides

If you are looking for an easy side dish to serve with your glazed Easter ham or spicy Easter lamb then you’ve come to the right place. The following recipes are not only super simple to prepare they are also easy on your wallet. The first dish take less than 30 minutes to make and calls for only a handful of ingredients. However, its simplicity only adds to the dish’s overall flavor. The trick is finding the walnut oil. I buy my flavored oils from gourmet stores, but every once in a while you can find walnut oil at larger … Continue reading →