Learning to eat asperagus, need *delicious* recipe

[Guest guest]

Simplest and best method of cooking asparagus (for me anyway) is to coat

with a bit of olive oil and lemon juice, sprinkle with kosher salt and

grill until the tips are golden brow and delicious (if the stalk is really

voluptuous you might want to slit the larger part down the middle so it

cooks more evenly). My kids think the tips taste kind of like pop corn that

way.

 

White asparagus has been blanched (shaded from the sun, rather like

cauliflower). It doesn't taste as strong.

 

Tameson

 

PS - Asparagus is also a tasty item to add to stir fry or pasta primavera.

It cooks at a similar rate as broccoli stalks.

[Guest guest]

I think it's easy -- just throw it in boiling water it until it turns bright

green and is slightly soft, then add butter or margarine and a little salt.

Don't overcook. So different from the canned stuff it's not even funny! I've

never had white asparagus, but seen it. It would be interesting to try...

 

Audrey S.

 

On Sat, Mar 28, 2009 at 6:25 AM, G. Ladouceur <ScotDeeriewrote:

 

> Okay everyone, I need your best recipe that will show a

> newbie (me) how delicious asperagus can be. I've never had it, never cooked

> it, never, never, never had anything to do with it before but I'd like to

> try it this spring.

>

> And, hey, what's with that white asperagus??

>

> Giselle

>

>

[Guest guest]

Trim off the bottoms, rinse spears, steam for a few minutes make sure they are

still a little crunchy, sprinkle with a touch of olive oil and toss, then top

with a dash of toasted sesame seeds and a splash of balsamic vinegar.

Donna

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Audrey Snyder <AudeeBird

 

Sat, 28 Mar 2009 07:54:42

 

Re: Learning to eat asperagus, need *delicious*

recipe

 

 

I think it's easy -- just throw it in boiling water it until it turns bright

green and is slightly soft, then add butter or margarine and a little salt.

Don't overcook. So different from the canned stuff it's not even funny! I've

never had white asparagus, but seen it. It would be interesting to try...

 

Audrey S.

 

On Sat, Mar 28, 2009 at 6:25 AM, G. Ladouceur <ScotDeeriewrote:

 

> Okay everyone, I need your best recipe that will show a

> newbie (me) how delicious asperagus can be. I've never had it, never cooked

> it, never, never, never had anything to do with it before but I'd like to

> try it this spring.

>

> And, hey, what's with that white asperagus??

>

> Giselle

>

>

[Guest guest]

trim the ends, drizzle w/olive oil & roast on a baking sheet for about 30

minutes at 375F.  white asparagus I saw more in Europe than her in the US. 

It's a bit different but good.  Another fab idea is to steam aspargus, green or

white & drown in hollandaise sauce.  ooh lalalalalaaaaa. 

 

 

 

Beth  Creative Memories - for all your memory preservations needs! 

“The right adult at the right time can make an enormous difference. Many kids

have a history of difficult, disappointing relationships and one good

relationship--one person who is there for them--can make a huge difference.â€Â 

 

 

--- On Sat, 3/28/09, G. Ladouceur <ScotDeerie wrote:

 

 

G. Ladouceur <ScotDeerie

Learning to eat asperagus, need *delicious* recipe

 

Saturday, March 28, 2009, 7:25 AM

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oka y everyone, I need your best recipe that will show a newbie

(me) how delicious asperagus can be. I've never had it, never cooked it, never,

never, never had anything to do with it before but I'd like to try it this

spring.

 

And, hey, what's with that white asperagus??

 

Giselle

 

 

[Guest guest]

Can you eat asparagus raw? I abhor most cooked veggies, especially

boiled or steamed. I sometimes tolerate grilled, but mostly like raw.

I keep seeing asparagus in the supermarket but if I have to cook it,

it will have to be a treat for DH.

 

-ginger

cooked vegi-phobe for at least 45 years :-)

[Guest guest]

I love raw asparagus, but it needs too be fresh and tender. I pick it

from my garden and eat it right there. It's my fav, just like candy

 

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((¸¸.·´ .·´ -:¦:- Terri

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Genesis 2:15 The Lord God then took the man and settled him in the

garden of Eden, to cultivate and care for it.

 

On Mar 28, 2009, at 10:07 PM, Ginger Fitzsimmons wrote:

 

> Can you eat asparagus raw? I abhor most cooked veggies, especially

> boiled or steamed. I sometimes tolerate grilled, but mostly like raw.

> I keep seeing asparagus in the supermarket but if I have to cook it,

> it will have to be a treat for DH.

>

> -ginger

> cooked vegi-phobe for at least 45 years :-)

>

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Asperagus is my very favorite veggie! I used to like it just steamed with a

little salt and butter and lemon. Now my favorite way is roasted in the oven

with olive oil and a little salt and pepper. Anyway, the ends of the stalk are

very tough, you want to break the end off where it gives and throw that part

out. I do this on each individual stalk so as not to get any tough woody ends.

Its also nice to break each piece further into about one in pieces so they are

bite size as it can be a bit hard to cut or bite off once cooked.

 

, " G. Ladouceur " <ScotDeerie wrote:

>

> Okay everyone, I need your best recipe that will show a newbie

(me) how delicious asperagus can be. I've never had it, never cooked it, never,

never, never had anything to do with it before but I'd like to try it this

spring.

>

> And, hey, what's with that white asperagus??

>

> Giselle

>

>

[Guest guest]

I also like to roast asparagus. I use a plastic freezer bag with a Ziploc,

drop some olive oil in it with coarse salt, and then close the bag with the

air out and roll the asparagus in it. This coats the vegetables thinly

instead of soaking them in oil. I then use a glass oven dish and roast them

at 350 for 30-40 minutes, but one has to pay attention to them or they can

burn. I also spray PAM on the Pyrex dish because it keeps things from

sticking (any substitutes for Pam? I really don't like using this product

for several reasons). Another way to eat asparagus is to marinade them in

balsamic vinegar with red onions, although I don't know exactly how to do

that. Mark

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

They sell refillable oil pump sprayer things like this one

 

http://frugalliving.about.com/od/bargainshopping/gr/Misto_Review.htm

 

I have one similar, and use it all the time.

 

Tameson

 

 

-

" Mark Ritzenhein " <mritz

> (any substitutes for Pam? I really don't like using this product for

> several reasons).

[Guest guest]

I didn't ask for asparagus recipes, but wow, that roasted asparagus recipe looks

awesome!

 

Mother used to barely parboil asparagus that she had cut into inch pieces, then

toss with a little sesame oil and a good soy sauce. Can't say that I actually

liked it, since I really prefer my asparagus steamed with some butter, and

definitely cooked and not crunchy!

 

Jeanne in GA

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Hi Ginger,

I don't like most cooked vegetables, either, but asparagus is one of those

veggies that I can BARELY cook and still like. I can't stand canned

asparagus, but fresh stuff just barely cooked is good. I throw it in boiling

water for 3-4 minutes, so it's not really boiled, just warmed up a little.

We did used to eat raw asparagus when I was little, Mom grew it for a couple

of summers.

Do you eat raw green beans? Kinda the same thing for me, I used to just eat

them raw, but now I can just barely cook them so they're still crunchy and

eat them that way.

 

Audrey S.

 

On Sat, Mar 28, 2009 at 9:07 PM, Ginger Fitzsimmons <

matildalucet wrote:

 

> Can you eat asparagus raw? I abhor most cooked veggies, especially

> boiled or steamed. I sometimes tolerate grilled, but mostly like raw.

> I keep seeing asparagus in the supermarket but if I have to cook it,

> it will have to be a treat for DH.

>

> -ginger

> cooked vegi-phobe for at least 45 years :-)

>

>

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Here is the recipe that got me eating asparagus, in fact I just got done making

it.

 

WARM ASPARAGUS AND RED PEPPER SALAD

 

2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1/4 " thick slices, then cut into bite-sized

pieces

1 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 " pieces

1/2 tsp. kosher salt

1/3 tsp black pepper

1 tblsp. red wine vinegar

1/4 c shredded or shaved Parmesan cheese (or nutritional yeast or any other

cheese substitute)

 

In a large skillet, over medium heat, warm olive oil; add red pepper, asparagus,

salt and pepper.  Saute until asparagus is tender but still crisp, about 5

minutes.

 

Add vinegar to skillet and stir to combine with vegetables.  Remove from heat

and transfer mixture to a serving dish; cool slightly.  Top vegetables with the

Parmesan cheese and serve while still warm.

 

Enjoy!

Pam

 To cure jealousy is to see it for what it is, a dissatisfaction with self.

Joan Didion

 

 

Namaste

 

 

 

 

________________________________

Tameson <tamesonob

 

Saturday, March 28, 2009 8:34:02 AM

Re: Learning to eat asperagus, need *delicious*

recipe

 

 

Simplest and best method of cooking asparagus (for me anyway) is to coat

with a bit of olive oil and lemon juice, sprinkle with kosher salt and

grill until the tips are golden brow and delicious (if the stalk is really

voluptuous you might want to slit the larger part down the middle so it

cooks more evenly). My kids think the tips taste kind of like pop corn that

way.

 

White asparagus has been blanched (shaded from the sun, rather like

cauliflower) . It doesn't taste as strong.

 

Tameson

 

PS - Asparagus is also a tasty item to add to stir fry or pasta primavera.

It cooks at a similar rate as broccoli stalks.

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

I can make myself eat about 5-7 raw green beans, or about 3-4 cooked,

if I'm motivated. After that, they go to DH (if cooked) or the guinea

pigs (if raw). Still, that's better than I used to be, so I haven't

entirely given up. If I see baby asparagus at a farmstand (assuming

winter ends), I may have to grab some up to try. If not, I'll get

supermarket asparagus and sample it before DH gets it.

 

-ginger

 

On Mar 29, 2009, at 5:45 PM, wrote:

> Hi Ginger,

> I don't like most cooked vegetables, either, but asparagus is one

> of those

> veggies that I can BARELY cook and still like. I can't stand canned

> asparagus, but fresh stuff just barely cooked is good. I throw it

> in boiling

> water for 3-4 minutes, so it's not really boiled, just warmed up a

> little.

> We did used to eat raw asparagus when I was little, Mom grew it for

> a couple

> of summers.

> Do you eat raw green beans? Kinda the same thing for me, I used to

> just eat

> them raw, but now I can just barely cook them so they're still

> crunchy and

> eat them that way.

>

> Audrey S.

[Guest guest]

grill with a bit of gralic

 

 

 

 

________________________________

" BANFUR3 " <BANFUR3

 

Sunday, March 29, 2009 3:45:19 PM

Re: Re: Learning to eat asperagus, need *delicious*

recipe

 

 

 

In a message dated 3/28/09 9:12:43 PM, matildalucet@ earthlink. net writes:

 

> Can you eat asparagus raw? I abhor most cooked veggies, especially

> boiled or steamed. I sometimes tolerate grilled, but mostly like raw..

> I keep seeing asparagus in the supermarket but if I have to cook it,

> it will have to be a treat for DH.

>

>

 

I have put in salads and love it.

 

 

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[Guest guest]

YES.  I serve it w/veggie dip all the time.

 

 

 

Beth  Creative Memories - for all your memory preservations needs! 

“The right adult at the right time can make an enormous difference. Many kids

have a history of difficult, disappointing relationships and one good

relationship--one person who is there for them--can make a huge difference.â€Â 

 

 

--- On Sat, 3/28/09, Ginger Fitzsimmons <matildalucet wrote:

 

 

Ginger Fitzsimmons <matildalucet

Re: Learning to eat asperagus, need *delicious*

recipe

 

Saturday, March 28, 2009, 10:07 PM

 

 

 

 

 

 

Can you eat asparagus raw? I abhor most cooked veggies, especially

boiled or steamed. I sometimes tolerate grilled, but mostly like raw.

I keep seeing asparagus in the supermarket but if I have to cook it,

it will have to be a treat for DH.

 

-ginger

cooked vegi-phobe for at least 45 years :-)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

We love asparagus so much we even bought an a special steamer! You put the

aspargus in upright (small amount of water in the bottom).

 

When steaming, do not overcook the asparagus. When you hold a stalk by two

fingers it should not really sag like a wet noodle. A common mistake is to

overcook it so it becomes limp, soggy, and the colour is not the beautiful

bright green anymore.

 

We eat steamed aspargus with margarine/butter and salt and pepper or we grill it

on the bbq (top rack). Just coat with olive oil, salt, pepper, and some lemon

juice (optional). It's delicious.

 

Add it to your favourite stir fries.

 

I saw once to bend the stalk to snap off the tough, woody ends. I find this

takes a bit too much off. I usually save the ends for my homemade vegestock or

to put in the broth when making risotto. Yum!

 

Paula

 

, " G. Ladouceur " <ScotDeerie wrote:

>

> Okay everyone, I need your best recipe that will show a newbie

(me) how delicious asperagus can be. I've never had it, never cooked it, never,

never, never had anything to do with it before but I'd like to try it this

spring.

>

> And, hey, what's with that white asperagus??

>

> Giselle

>

>

[Guest guest]

This is easy and tasty.

Peace,

Diane

 

Lemon Pasta with Asparagus and Pine Nuts

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

-------- ------------ --------------------------------

1 lb fresh asparagus

6 oz penne

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 teaspoons grated lemon zest -- about 2 lemons

1/8 cup fresh lemon juice

salt and freshly ground black pepper -- to taste

1/2 cup coarsely chopped roasted red peppers -- optional

3 tablespoons toasted pine nuts

8 tablespoons shaved fresh Parmesan cheese

 

Trim asparagus and steam until tender-crisp, 3 to 4 minutes. Cut

into 1-inch lengths. Cook pasta, drain and place in a warmed, large

serving bowl; toss with oil. Add asparagus, lemon zest, lemon juice,

salt, pepper, roasted peppers (if using) and pine nuts. Gently toss

to mix. Add cheese and toss; taste and adjust seasonings. Serve

immediately.

 

- - - -

Per serving: 91 Calories; 7g Fat (62% calories from fat); 3g Protein; 7g =

Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 3mg Sodium

 

 

, " G. Ladouceur " <ScotDeerie wrote:

>

> Okay everyone, I need your best recipe that will show a newbie

(me) how delicious asperagus can be. I've never had it, never cooked it, never,

never, never had anything to do with it before but I'd like to try it this

spring.

>

> And, hey, what's with that white asperagus??

>

> Giselle

>

>

[Guest guest]

>

 

 

White asparagus has not been allowed to see the light of day!

The farmer keeps piling the dirt higher and higher as the shoots

grow, so they are not exposed to the sun until they are cut.

 

My favorite way to cook asparagus is to coat very lightly with

olive oil and broil for about 10 minutes at about 400ºF. Broiling

is much faster than baking/roasting. I haven't even been putting

any salt on it, as I need to avoid sodium. Very easy.

 

I have read several mention they do eat asparagus raw without

any ill effects. However, I recently found out (when my dog

was very ill for several days) that the asparagus berries

(containing the seeds) are mildly poisonous, as are the new

fronds. I don't know what they considered fronds, as asparagus

is not a true fern. This is the first year I have harvested from

my asparagus, after growing for several years, so I'm very sad

to have to move it to keep the dog safe..... homegrown is soooo

good.

 

Also a warning for anyone that has never eaten asparagus......

don't get scared if your urine smells funny after eating!

Not harmful........

ann

>

> , " G. Ladouceur "

> <ScotDeerie wrote:

> >

> Okay everyone, I need your best recipe that will show a newbie (me)

> how delicious asperagus can be. I've never had it, never cooked it,

> never, never, never had anything to do with it before but I'd like

> to try it this spring.

> >

> > And, hey, what's with that white asperagus??

> >

> > Giselle

> >

> >

>

>

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Ann, I'm sorry to hear your dog was ill. Do you know how much asparagus he

ate?

 

Audrey S.

 

On Tue, Mar 31, 2009 at 8:07 PM, Ann Herring <mom-2-4 wrote:

 

> >

>

> White asparagus has not been allowed to see the light of day!

> The farmer keeps piling the dirt higher and higher as the shoots

> grow, so they are not exposed to the sun until they are cut.

>

> My favorite way to cook asparagus is to coat very lightly with

> olive oil and broil for about 10 minutes at about 400ºF. Broiling

> is much faster than baking/roasting. I haven't even been putting

> any salt on it, as I need to avoid sodium. Very easy.

>

> I have read several mention they do eat asparagus raw without

> any ill effects. However, I recently found out (when my dog

> was very ill for several days) that the asparagus berries

> (containing the seeds) are mildly poisonous, as are the new

> fronds. I don't know what they considered fronds, as asparagus

> is not a true fern. This is the first year I have harvested from

> my asparagus, after growing for several years, so I'm very sad

> to have to move it to keep the dog safe..... homegrown is soooo

> good.

>

> Also a warning for anyone that has never eaten asparagus......

> don't get scared if your urine smells funny after eating!

> Not harmful........

> ann

> >

> > <%40>,

> " G. Ladouceur "

> > <ScotDeerie wrote:

> > >

> > Okay everyone, I need your best recipe that will show a newbie (me)

> > how delicious asperagus can be. I've never had it, never cooked it,

> > never, never, never had anything to do with it before but I'd like

> > to try it this spring.

> > >

> > > And, hey, what's with that white asperagus??

> > >

> > > Giselle

> > >

> > >

> >

> >

>

>

[Guest guest]

Audrey,

The dog did not eat the spears, but the red berries.

Probably several of them. Don't really know. Am moving

the asparagus this year before the berries come on.

I saw several posts saying people like eating raw asparagus,

but after reading them, my daughter's friends (college age)

said they ate raw asparagus a few days ago. One had no

ill effects, but the other ate quite a bit and got sick......

Ann

 

On Apr 1, 2009, at 8:26 AM, Audrey Snyder wrote:

 

> Ann, I'm sorry to hear your dog was ill. Do you know how much

> asparagus he

> ate?

>

> Audrey S.

>

> On Tue, Mar 31, 2009 at 8:07 PM, Ann Herring

> <mom-2-4 wrote:

>

> > >

> >

> > White asparagus has not been allowed to see the light of day!

> > The farmer keeps piling the dirt higher and higher as the shoots

> > grow, so they are not exposed to the sun until they are cut.

> >

> > My favorite way to cook asparagus is to coat very lightly with

> > olive oil and broil for about 10 minutes at about 400ºF. Broiling

> > is much faster than baking/roasting. I haven't even been putting

> > any salt on it, as I need to avoid sodium. Very easy.

> >

> > I have read several mention they do eat asparagus raw without

> > any ill effects. However, I recently found out (when my dog

> > was very ill for several days) that the asparagus berries

> > (containing the seeds) are mildly poisonous, as are the new

> > fronds. I don't know what they considered fronds, as asparagus

> > is not a true fern. This is the first year I have harvested from

> > my asparagus, after growing for several years, so I'm very sad

> > to have to move it to keep the dog safe..... homegrown is soooo

> > good.

> >

> > Also a warning for anyone that has never eaten asparagus......

> > don't get scared if your urine smells funny after eating!

> > Not harmful........

> > ann

> > >