asparagus

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    Asparagus Omelet

    1/2 pound asparagus, trimmed 2 tablespoons butter 1 small garlic clove, minced 1/2 pound mushrooms, sliced 4 eggs, lightly beaten 2 tablespoons milk 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon crushed dried basil or 3/4 teaspoon minced fresh basil dash of freshly ground black pepper Servings: 2 1. Cut...
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    Bow Ties with Asparagus and Buckwheat Parmesan

    1 1/2 cups Bow Ties, cooked 3/4 cup chicken stock OR 3/4 cup vegetable stock 1/4 cup cooked buckwheat groats **OR** 1/4 cup cooked Kasha 10 jumbo asparagus spears, blanched 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 3 tablespoons toasted pine nuts **OR** 3 tablespoons walnuts 3 tablespoons sweet butter...
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    Asparagus with Honey-Garlic Sauce

    1 pound asparagus 1/4 cup Dijon mustard 1/4 cup dark ale or dark beer 3 tablespoons honey 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic 1/4 teaspoon crushed dried thyme leaves 1/4 teaspoon salt Servings: 4 Add asparagus to boiling, salted water and cook, covered, about 2 minutes or until barely tender. Drain...
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    Roasted Green Beans with Balsamic Vinegar

    40 minutes 2 pounds green beans 5 garlic cloves, crushed 1 teaspoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1/4 teaspoon sea salt Makes 8 servings. Toss green beans, garlic, olive oil, and salt in baking dish, and roast in a 350 degree F (175 degree C) oven (no need to...
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    Vegetable Strudel

    1 hour, 20 minutes Serving Ideas: - This recipes contains gluten (from the whole wheat filo). The recipe in the form shown below is not suitable for people who want to or need to avoid gluten. The filling is free of gluten, and could be baked in a dish by itself, with a non-gluten pie crust, or...
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    Asparagus Guacamole

    Vegetarian Low-Fat 1 pound Asparagus spears (cut into 1 Inch lengths) 2 cups 3/4 cup Water 2 tablespoons Plain nonfat yogurt 1 tablespoon Lemon juice 1 medium Tomato -- seeded and chopped (1 cup) 2 tablespoons Sliced green onion 1 teaspoon Ground cumin 1 Clove garlic minced 1/2 teaspoon Dried...
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    Mayonnaise Maltaise

    1 ¾ cups/400ml/14fl oz mayonnaise (see above) grated rind and juice of 2 oranges makes 1 ¾ cups/ 400 ml/ 14 fl oz Combine the ingredients and serve with cooked vegetables such as asparagus and artichokes, or use as a salad dressing.
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    Turkey Au Gratin

    A quick and easy casserole for leftover turkey. 12 oz. canned asparagus pieces, drained 2 cups cooked turkey, cut up Cheese Sauce: 2 tbsp. butter or hard margarine 2 tbsp. all purpose flour 1/4 tsp. salt 3/4 cup milk 1/2 cup grated medium or sharp cheddar cheese 10 oz. condensed cream of...
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    Asparagus Pancakes

    1 small clove garlic, crushed 2 tbsp/15g/ ½ oz chopped fresh basil leaves 1 tbsp/25g/1 oz pine kernels 3 tbsp/45ml Parmesan cheese, grated 2 tbsp/30ml olive oil salt and freshly ground black pepper 6 tbsp/40g/1 ½ oz plain wholewheat flour 2 tbsp/15g/ 1/2oz buckwheat flour 1 egg, lightly beaten...
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    Spicy Caesar

    A popular drink. Spices can be increased or decreased according to personal taste. 3 cups clam tomato beverage (such as Clamato) 1/2 cup vodka (4oz) 1/2 - 1 tsp. prepared horseradish 1/2 tsp. hot pepper sauce Ice 4 pickled asparagus spears, for garnish 4 small lemon (or lime) wedges, for...
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    Pasta Primavera

    There's no better way to showcase the best of the spring season's young vegetables than in this delightful pasta dish. 225 g/8 oz thin asparagus spears, cut in half 115 g/4 oz mangetouts, topped and tailed 115 g/4 oz whole baby sweetcorn 225 g/8 oz whole baby carrots 1 small red pepper, seeded...
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    Fried Noodles, Beansprouts and Asparagus

    Soft fried noodles contrast beautifully with crisp bean sprouts and asparagus in this super quick recipe. 115 g/4 oz dried egg noodles 60 ml/4 tbsp vegetable oil 1 small onion, chopped 2.5 cm/ 1 in piece of fresh root ginger, peeled and grated 2 garlic cloves, crushed 175 g/6 oz young asparagus...
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    Asparagus Soup

    Asparagus Soup 450 g/1 lb young Asparagus 40g/1 1/2oz/3 tbsp Butter 6 Shallots, sliced 15 g/ l/2oz/ 1 tbsp plain Flour 600 ml/ 1 pint/2 1/2cups Vegetable stock or water 15 ml/ 1 tbsp lemon juice 250 ml/8 fl oz/1 cup milk 120 ml/4 fl oz/l/2cup single Cream 10 ml/2 tsp chopped fresh Chervil salt...
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    Spanish Asparagus and Orange Salad

    Complicated salad dressings are rarely found in Spain - they simply rely on the wonderful flavour of a good quality olive oil 225 g/8 oz asparagus, trimmed and cut into 5 cm/2 in pieces 2 large oranges 2 tomatoes, cut into eighths 50 g/2 oz romaine lettuce leaves, shredded 30 ml/2 tbsp olive...
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    New Spring Vegetable Salad

    This chunky salad make a satisfying meal. Use other spring vegetables, if you like. 675 g/ 1 ? lb small new potatoes, halved 4OOg/14oz can broad beans, drained 115 g/4 oz cherry tomatoes 75 g/3 oz/l/2 cup walnut halves 30 ml/2 tbsp white wine vinegar 15 ml/1 tbsp wholegrain mustard 60 ml/ 4...
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