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INGREDIENTS
3 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta
8uncooked jumbo shrimp , peeled and deveined
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons olive oil , divided
8fresh asparagus spears , trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/4 cup chopped seeded peeled tomatoes
4 garlic cloves , minced
2 teaspoons chopped green onions
1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth
1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh basil
1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
DIRECTIONS
Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, sprinkle shrimp with salt and pepper flakes. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a [...]
INGREDIENTS
16fresh asparagus spears
16 slices white bread, crusts removed
1 (8ounce)package cream cheese , softened
8-12 slices bacon , strips cooked and crumbled
2 tablespoons minced chives
1/4 cup butter or margarine , melted
3-6 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
lemon juice
hot sauce
DIRECTIONS
Place asparagus in a skillet with a small amount of water; cook until crisp and tender, about 6-8 minutes.Drain and set aside.
Flatten bread with a rolling pin.Combine the cream cheese, bacon, chives, lemon juice, and hot sauce spread 1 tablespoonful on [...]
INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup light mayonnaise
1/2 cup plain yogurt or light sour cream
1 tablespoon minced fresh chives
1 teaspoon grated orange rind
2 teaspoons fresh orange juice
1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
2 lbs fresh asparagus
Garnish
chopped fresh chives
DIRECTIONS
Stir together first 8 ingredients. Cover citrus sauce, and chill 1 hour.
Snap off and discard tough ends of asparagus; remove scales with a vegetable peeler, if desired.
Fill an asparagus steamer with 2 inches water, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Place [...]
INGREDIENTS
8 eggs
1 cup shredded swiss cheese
1/2 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
300 g frozen asparagus , partially thawed
DIRECTIONS
In a bowl whisk together eggs, 1/2 cup swiss cheese, milk, salt and pepper.
Cut tips of asparagus and set aside.
Chop remaining asparagus and add to egg mixture.
Pour into 8" square metal cake pan.
Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
Arrange asparagus tips neatly and evenly over the top.
Bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until [...]
INGREDIENTS
2 zucchini , ends trimmed, don’t peel
1 bunch asparagus , trimmed (go for the pencil thin kind)
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
fresh ground pepper
1 ounce shaved pecorino romano cheese (to garnish)
DIRECTIONS
Using vegetable peeler or dusty old mandoline, shave the zucchini into long thin ribbons.Thinly slice the asparagus on a diagonal (bias cut).Toss the slices together and place the salad in a serving bowl. (You [...]