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    Marniated Asparagus And Tomato Salad

    For each serving, marinate 3 cooked asparagus spears and 2 thick tomato slices in oil and vinegar salad dressing 1 hour. Arrange on leaf lettuce and garnish with 2 hard-cooked egg slices.
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    Fresh Asparagus With Mock Hollandaise

    Cook 4 1/2 lbs fresh asparagus spears uncovered in 1" boiling salted water 5 minutes. Cover; cook 7 to 10 minutes longer or until crisp-tender. Drain. While asparagus cooks, blend 1 can (10 1/2 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup, 1/4 cup mayonnaise and 1 tbsp lemon juice. Cook over low heat...
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    Simple Saucy Fish Bake

    1 pkg (16 oz) frozen ocean perch fillets 1/2 tsp. salt 1/8 tsp. pepper 1 tbsp. butter or margarine 1 pkg (1 3/4 oz) hollandaise sauce mix 1 pkg. (10 oz) frozen asparagus spears or 1 can (19 oz) asparagus spears, drained Paprika 1 can (3 1/2 oz) French fried onion rings Thaw fillets just until...
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    Golden Baked Chicken With Fresh Asparagus

    2 chicken breasts, halved 4 tsp. soft butter or margarine 1 to 2 tbsp. instant minced onion 1/2 tsp garlic salt 1/4 tsp. paprika 2 tbsp. snipped parsley Heat oven to 425F. Remove skin from chicken; place chicken in ungreased baking pan, 8x8x2" or 9x9x2". Spread 1 tsp. butter on each piece...
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    Winter Salad Variety

    Toss with greens and serve in lettuce cups: Sliced zucchini and cauliflowerets or thinly sliced radishes. Shredded parsnips, chopped sweet onion, chopped celery and pimento-stuffed olives. Marinate and serve in lettuce cups: Cooked green peas and cooked French-style green beans, chopped green...
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    The Love Of Savory: Asparagus Custard Quiche

    Source: The Love Of Baking (Robin Hood) Prep Time: 30 min + refrigeration Bake Time: 65 min Makes: 8 servings Freezes: Not Recommended Pastry: 1 1/3 cups Robin Hood all purpose flour 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 cup Crisco shortening, cubed and chilled 2-4 tbsp. ice cold water Filling: 1/2 pkg (150g)...
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    Garlic Lemon Scallops

    Ingredients 3 tbsp minced garlic 2 tbsp lemon juice 3/4 cup butter 2 lbs large scallops Salt and pepper to taste Directions: 1. Heat a pan over a medium heat and melt the butter. Add the minced garlic for a minute, until fragrant 2. Add the scallops and cook on the first side until they are...
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    Asparagus Fontina Tart

    Flour, for work surface 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed 5 1/2 ounces fontina cheese, shredded (2 cups) 1 1/2 pounds medium or thick Victoria Island asparagus 1 tablespoon olive oil Salt and pepper 1. Preheat oven to 400°F. 2. On a floured surface, roll puff pastry into a 16-by-10-inch...
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    Greek Meatballs in Asparagus Lemon Sauce

    1 lb. ground lamb 1/3 cup long grain rice, uncooked 1/3 cup white onion, very finely chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tsp. ground oregano, crushed between palms 2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley 2 tbs. chopped fresh mint Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 1 large egg 1/2 cup all-purpose flour...
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    Asparagus And Potato Tart Recipe

    Ingredients 1 lbs potatoes -- peeled and cut into chunks Sea salt 1 lbs asparagus spears -- woody ends removed 8 ounce filo pastry 1/2 cup butter -- melted 1/2 cup freshly grated Lancashire...
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    Heart Healthy Recipe: Pasta Primavera

    Pastas (any shape) - 250g Snow peas - 1 cup Asparagus - 1 cup (cut into 2inch sections) Baby corn - 1 cup Baby carrots - 1 cup (cut into 2 long halves) Red pepper - 1 (chopped) Green onions - 3 (cut into thin strips) 2/3 cup of low fat cottage cheese 2/3 cup of...
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    What vitamins and minerals need to be increased during pregnancy?

    What vitamins and minerals would pregnant women need to increase their intake of while they're pregnant? This is a question for my nutritional chemistry class and I can't find a good answer on line or in my book. Any help would be appreciated.
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    Asparagus and Zucchini Crudi

    Prep Time:10 minInactive Prep Time:--Cook Time:--Level:EasyServes:6 to 8 servings Ingredients 2 zucchini, trimmed 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1-ounce shaved Pecorino Romano, for...
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    Wild Mushroom and Asparagus Tartines

    Preheat oven or grill to 400 degrees F. Place 4 16 inch lengths of foil on work surface. Shape each piece into foldable bowls. Coat foil with cooking spray. Place 1 slice of toast into each foil packet. Combine mushrooms, asparagus, and shallots in a medium-sized bowl. Add 1/4 cup broth, and...
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    Sweet Piquanté Pepper Pasta With Asparagus And Sun-Dried Tomatoes

    Here's another lovely peppadew pasta dish from peppadew.com - quick to make, good to eat. This should serve four: 250g pasta (whatever kind you like) 5 table spoons olive oil small aubergines, thinly sliced 200g Peppadew sweet piquanté peppers, quartered (hot or mild, whichever you prefer) 1...
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    Asparagus Sauce

    Rinse and cut off the tough ends of 1-1/2 lbs. fresh asparagus,cook 10-15 min tender. Drain well,Place the asparagus in f/p you might have to do 2 batches.Use your metal blade.Add 1/2 cup water,2 tea. fresh lemon juice, Whizz add more water if needed you want a thick and smooth puree.Pour in to...
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    Broccoli with Bacon and Breadcrumb Topping

    This is a quick way to dress up a vegetable. I think it would be good with cauliflower or asparagus as well. Broccoli 3 slices of bacon diced up. 1/2 cup bread crumbs butter (optional) Steam desired amount of broccoli in microwave. Prepare topping by cutting 2 or 3 slices of bacon into...
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    Chicken Shells And Dijon

    1 tbsp. vegetable oil 1 lb. boneless chicken breasts, cut into strips 1 can Campbell's Cream of Asparagus Soup 1/2 cup milk 2 tbsp. Dijon-style mustard 1/8 tsp. pepper 3/4 lb. asparagus, cut into 1 1/2" pieces 2 cups cooked medium shell pasta 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese Heat oil in...
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    Super Simple Peppadew Pasta

    250g of pasta (whatever kind you like, I usually use fusilli) 200g Peppadew peppers (I usually use mild, for the kids, but hot ones work just as well) 150g asparagus spears, chopped 100g sun-dried tomatoes, sliced 100g salami, chopped (you can leave this out for a vegetarian dish - it's just as...
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    Yummy Vegetable Soup

    Saute in a pot with olive oil: 1/2 an onion 1 yellow pepper (chopped fairly finely) add: 1 large can diced tomatoes 3 cups chicken broth 1 large bunch asparagus, chopped lots of chopped FRESH rosemary (I used tons, and it tasted AMAZING) 4 cloves garlic, chopped sea salt freshly ground...
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