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Title: Need a recipe please Post by artonio7 on Feb 13th, 2008, 3:56am Who has a good recipe for asparagus? with warm regards, Tony |
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Title: Re: Need a recipe please Post by Annette on Feb 13th, 2008, 4:24am This is my favourite :) Asparagus and Crab Meat Soup Recipe By : Traditional Vietnamese recipe with French influence Serve 4 Ingredient -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 4 cups Chicken broth 1 tablespoon Plus 2 teaspoons fish sauce 1/2 teaspoon Sugar 1/4 teaspoon Salt 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil 6 Shallots -- chopped 2 Garlic cloves -- chopped 8 Ounces lump crab meat -- its best to use fresh crabmeat by boiling the crabs and pick the flesh out yourself, but if you are lazy you can buy frozen or tinned crabmeat, doesnt taste quite as good though. Freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons Cornstarch or arrowroot -- mixed with 2 tablespoons Cold water 1 Egg white-- lightly beaten 15 ounces White asparagus spears * 1 tablespoon Shredded coriander * cut into 1-inch sections with canning liquid reserved This soup was probably created by some homesick Frenchman. White asparagus (a French import), packed in jars or cans, is used for this recipe. If white asparagus is unavailable, use frozen or fresh asparagus (in this case, add the fresh asparagus to the broth from the very beginning and cook until tender, before adding the remaining ingredients). Combine the broth, 1 tablespoon of the fish sauce, the sugar and salt in a 3 quart soup pot. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a skillet. Add the shallots and garlic and stir-fry until aromatic. Add the crab meat, the remaining 2 teaspoons fish sauce and black pepper to taste. Stirfry over high heat for 1 minute. Set aside. Bring the soup to a boil. Add the cornstarch mixture and stir gently until the soup thickens and is clear. While the soup is actively boiling, add the egg and stir gently. Continue to stir for about 1 minute. Add the crab meat mixture and asparagus with its canning liquid; cook gently until heated through. Transfer the soup to a heated tureen. Sprinkle on the coriander and freshly ground black pepper. BON APPETIT :) |
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Title: Re: Need a recipe please Post by Batch on Feb 13th, 2008, 4:50am Tony, Wash, snap, and season a fist full of aparagus with a little lemon herb seasoning then add a few TBS of water and splash of olive oil. Roll gently in a covered microwave container. Nuc the asparagus just long enough (1 to 2 minutes max) to green up and heat the spears but not long enough make them lose their crunchy crispness. Plate up hot and serve asap. You can drizzel with a little Paul Newman's Creamy Ceasar salad dressing for a quick faux Hollandase topping. You can also chill then top with a little Gazebo Room Greek salad dressing. It's good to see you're feeling better and able to use a keyboard... Take care, V/R, Batch |
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Title: Re: Need a recipe please Post by BarbaraD on Feb 13th, 2008, 7:18am Coat with olive oil - sprinkle with garlic (powder or salt) and whatever other seasoning you like (I use onion powder, cilantro, and some other "secret ingregredients). Place on a cookie sheet and then in a 450-500 oven for about 5-7 minutes (uncovered). UMMM UMM Good!!!! You can serve them as a veggie dish or cut them up and put them on top of a salad or just grab them off the cookie sheet (wait till they cool or this could be a problem). But we never have any left over here and NO ONE like asparagus. Hugs BD |
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Title: Re: Need a recipe please Post by brewcrew on Feb 13th, 2008, 7:57am Helpful hint: Use a potato peeler to peel the skin off the bottom few inches when the asparagus has been harvested too late. This gets rid of the overly fibrous material that usually renders those last couple of inches inedible. Unless you like chewing on it for ten minutes. |
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Title: Re: Need a recipe please Post by Gator on Feb 13th, 2008, 8:07am We do something very similar, Barb. Put olive oil on a cookie sheet, sprinkle a little salt, a little garlic powder and a little cayenne pepper. Add the asparagus and a handful of pecans and roll them around in the mixture to lightly coat everything. Cook in the broiler uncovered for about five to seven minutes. Even my kids who crinkle their noses at the mention of asparagus eat this. Yum! |
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Title: Re: Need a recipe please Post by thomas on Feb 13th, 2008, 8:59am My favorite way to eat it is steamed and served with steak. I also have been known to add it to my marinara for a wonderfuly surprising tasty adventure. |
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Title: Re: Need a recipe please Post by Melissa on Feb 13th, 2008, 9:17am I like to eat it raw or like the others, with the olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic, but then grilled. |
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Title: Re: Need a recipe please Post by Cathi_Pierce on Feb 13th, 2008, 10:29am OHHH! Clean it, steam it and serve over homemade Hollandaise sauce-with something succulent like lobster tail.........manna from the Gods! Cathi |
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Title: Re: Need a recipe please Post by DennisM1045 on Feb 13th, 2008, 10:45am Asparagus Quiche http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/DennisM1045/quiche.jpg 1 package cresent rolls separate rolls and line one 9" pie plate spread 2 tsp of prepared mustard on crust and set aside 1 1/2 pounds of asparagus, trim and cut into half inch pieces chop 1 medium onion 1 cup of fresh sliced mushrooms 1/4 cup of butter cubed 3 eggs slightly beaten 1/2 cups shreadded Mozzarella cheese 1/2 cup fresh grated Romano cheese 1/4 cup minced fresh parsely 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper 1/4 tsp garlic powder 3/4 tsp McCormick Italian Seasoning Saute asparagus, onion, musrooms and butter in skillet till asparagus is crisp tender Combine remaining ingredients in a large bowl Stir in asparagus mixture Pour into crust Optional: add 4 slices of cooked bacon broken up on top Bake at 375 for 25 to 30 minutes until a knife inserted at the edge come out clean Enjoy... -Andrea- Dennis' better half ;) |
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Title: Re: Need a recipe please Post by DennisM1045 on Feb 13th, 2008, 10:46am If that doesn't work for you she has one for Asparagus, smoked Mozzarella and Penne! -Dennis- |
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Title: Re: Need a recipe please Post by nani on Feb 13th, 2008, 10:48am on 02/13/08 at 10:46:14, DennisM1045 wrote:
Post that for me, Dennis... it sounds yummy. :) Tony, all I do with it is steam it until it's al dente, spinkle it with olive oil, garlic and balsamic vinegar, and serve at room temperature. |
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Title: Re: Need a recipe please Post by midwestbeth on Feb 13th, 2008, 11:14am Note to self: Print this thread before I leave work and stop at the grocery store to buy asparagus and other ingredients needed for the yummy recipes posted. ;) Beth |
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Title: Re: Need a recipe please Post by DennisM1045 on Feb 13th, 2008, 4:25pm Here you go Nani. WARNING: This is one of those recipes that my wife heard from Giada. She heard it and then made it her own. In her typical pinch of this and dash of that style she tweaks the ingredients as she goes. No dish every tastes the same twice ;) Sorry, no pics this time Cook 1 1/2lbs of Penne as directed and save 2 cups of pasta water Boil 2 bunches of Asparagus still tied for 5 minutes Cut Asparagus into 1/2 inch lengths Put 4-5tbs of olive oil in a pot Add 3 cloves of minced garlic Cook garlic on slow heat for 2-3 minutes - don't burn it Cube 1/2-3/4lb of smoked Mozzarela cheese Toss Penne, Asparagus and Mozzarella in with enough pasta water to make sure the pasta isn't sticky Serve with fresh grated Romano cheese Enjoy! -Andrea- (Still Dennis' better half) |
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Title: Re: Need a recipe please Post by nani on Feb 13th, 2008, 7:14pm That sounds great, Dennis, thanks... :) Andrea sounds like a great cook (great cooks don't need no steenkin' measurements). At my house, Giada is known as "spageeeti girl". I grew up with Italians and never heard one say "spageeeti", LOL. She kinda bugs me so the hubs watches her and reports good sounding stuff. I'll be eating this soon. |
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Title: Re: Need a recipe please Post by DennisM1045 on Feb 13th, 2008, 7:43pm I hope you like it Nani. I know I did :) She's a great cook. The proof is in the BMI numbers I posted in the "Are you malnourished" thread ;) -Dennis- |
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Title: Re: Need a recipe please Post by Woobie on Feb 13th, 2008, 8:28pm I've never had asparagus either :-[ |
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Title: Re: Need a recipe please Post by Paul98 on Feb 13th, 2008, 8:33pm A variation from Dennis's: 2lbs asparagus 1lb raw deveined shrimp 1lb penna noodles 12 oz can of chicken broth cloves of garlic grated romano cheeze 1/4 cup sun dried tomartos (spelling Helen style) olive oil Sherd the garlic ~ 2 cloves and lightly cook the shrimp and garlic in olive oil. set aside Cut the asparagus into 1" lengths and simmer them along with the sun dried tomartos which have been diced until just under cooked and thicken broth with corn starch. Meanwhile boil the noodles and drain Combine all ingreedients and reheat and serve with topping of romano. You can add leeks, mushrooms if desired to recipie. -P. |
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Title: Re: Need a recipe please Post by Gator on Feb 13th, 2008, 10:01pm [quote author=Woobie link=board=general;num=1202892989;start=0#16 date=02/13/08 at 20:28:28]I've never had asparagus either :-[/quote] You gotta get out more Woobs. You're missing all the good stuff! [smiley=grin2.gif] I love trying new things. There's some good sounding dishes on this thread. Can't wait until payday so I can try some of them. |
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Title: Re: Need a recipe please Post by brewcrew on Feb 13th, 2008, 10:09pm [quote author=Woobie link=board=general;num=1202892989;start=0#16 date=02/13/08 at 20:28:28]I've never had asparagus either :-[/quote] Damn, woman. It's as easy as going to the grocery store, washing it, cutting about half an inch off the base, steaming it for a few minutes, and putting some butter and salt on it. Or use one of the above delicious-looking recipes. Not seeing the ocean is one thing. This one - you have complete control. |
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Title: Re: Need a recipe please Post by Redd on Feb 13th, 2008, 10:19pm I'm loving the though of trying that quiche...Kids don't asparagus, so it'll all be for me myself and I. |
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Title: Re: Need a recipe please Post by Gator on Feb 13th, 2008, 10:45pm on 02/13/08 at 22:19:11, Redd wrote:
My kids wouldn't touch asparagus either, until I cooked it like in my recipe above. Now I have to cook extra when they come over for dinner. |
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Title: Re: Need a recipe please Post by Redd on Feb 13th, 2008, 10:51pm Though they used to like it when thney were little... They are honest with me that they don't like the "pee" after effects. ::) Once the teen years end...I think the likes of their youth will come back. |
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Title: Re: Need a recipe please Post by Woobie on Feb 14th, 2008, 12:14am ok - I have to ask - what are the "pee" after effects?? I've never tried it..................now I dont know if i wanna. :-/ Ramon doesnt like it - and my parents never had it - so it just never gets put into the shopping cart. I'm scared to try new things... always have been. |
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Title: Re: Need a recipe please Post by midwestbeth on Feb 14th, 2008, 12:17am Woobie, you are living a sheltered life ;;D Asparagus will make your pee smell funny, but it is really good, so it is worth it. Beth |
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Title: Re: Need a recipe please Post by artonio7 on Feb 14th, 2008, 6:57am Thank you all so very much for taking the time to post a recipe.... I have printed them and will try each of them... asparagus is such a fun food and below are some of the nutritional benefits. Asparagus is very low in Cholesterol and Sodium. It is also a good source of Iron, Magnesium and Zinc, and a very good source of Dietary Fiber, Protein, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E (Alpha Tocopherol), Vitamin K, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Folate, Phosphorus, Potassium, Copper, Manganese and Selenium. ____________________________________________________________ Protein & Amino Acids Amounts Per Selected Serving %DV Protein 5.3 g 11% Tryptophan 52.2 mg Threonine 148 mg Isoleucine 196 mg Leucine 230 mg Lysine 252 mg Methionine 50.4 mg Cystine 63.0 mg Phenylalanine 126 mg Tyrosine 84.6 mg Valine 205 mg Arginine 248 mg Histidine 82.8 mg Alanine 250 mg Aspartic acid 616 mg Glutamic acid 869 mg Glycine 173 mg Proline 283 mg Serine 202 mg Hydroxyproline ~ ___________________________________________________ Vitamins Amounts Per Selected Serving %DV Vitamin A 1451 IU 29% Retinol 0.0 mcg Retinol Activity Equivalent 72.0 mcg Alpha Carotene 0.0 mcg Beta Carotene 869 mcg Beta Cryptoxanthin 0.0 mcg Lycopene 43.2 mcg Lutein+Zeaxanthin 1113 mcg Vitamin C 43.9 mg 73% Vitamin D ~ ~ Vitamin E (Alpha Tocopherol) 2.2 mg 11% Beta Tocopherol 0.0 mg Gamma Tocopherol 0.3 mg Delta Tocopherol 0.0 mg Vitamin K 144 mcg 180% Thiamin 0.1 mg 8% Riboflavin 0.2 mg 11% Niacin 1.9 mg 9% Vitamin B6 0.0 mg 2% Folate 243 mcg 61% Food Folate 243 mcg Folic Acid 0.0 mcg Dietary Folate Equivalents 243 mcg Vitamin B12 0.0 mcg 0% Pantothenic Acid 0.3 mg 3% Choline 37.6 mg Betaine 1.3 mg -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Minerals Amounts Per Selected Serving %DV Calcium 32.4 mg 3% Iron 1.0 mg 6% Magnesium 18.0 mg 4% Phosphorus 88.2 mg 9% Potassium 310 mg 9% Sodium 5.4 mg 0% Zinc 0.7 mg 5% Copper 0.2 mg 9% Manganese 0.3 mg 13% Selenium 7.0 mcg 10% Fluoride ~ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Omega-3 fatty acids 18.0 mg Total Omega-6 fatty acids 315 mg ___________________________________________________ with warm regards, Tony |
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Title: Re: Need a recipe please Post by brewcrew on Feb 14th, 2008, 7:39am on 02/14/08 at 00:14:01, Woobie wrote:
From Wikipedia: "Some of the constituents of asparagus are metabolized and excreted in the urine, giving it a distinctive smell. This is due to various sulfur-containing degradation products (e.g. thiols and thioesters) and ammonia. Recent studies suggest that every individual produces the odorous compounds upon eating, but that only about 40% of individuals have the genes required to smell them. The speed of onset of urine smell is rapid, and has been estimated to occur within 15-30 minutes from ingestion." For example, my bride can smell it. I cannot. |
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Title: Re: Need a recipe please Post by Woobie on Feb 14th, 2008, 4:22pm Well, I'm gonna try it............ If for nothing else - than just to check out this pee thing. Something to look forward to. ;;D I'm scared to try it - but i will... next time I go to the store, I'm gonna get some! woobs :-* |
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Title: Re: Need a recipe please Post by AussieBrian on Feb 14th, 2008, 4:37pm on 02/14/08 at 16:22:42, Woobie wrote:
Best way first time round, Woobs, is to steam it for two or three minutes, drop it into iced water, then eat it with a little salted butter. It's not everyone's taste but well worth a try. |
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Title: Re: Need a recipe please Post by brewcrew on Feb 14th, 2008, 6:32pm on 02/14/08 at 16:22:42, Woobie wrote:
The pee thing is pretty interesting. I almost wish I could detect it. I'm not sure why you would be scared to try it. It's food, it's good for you, and many people love the taste and texture. I do. But don't deny yourself the opportunity. What's the worst that could happen? You don't like it. |
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