Tag Archives: Asparagus

Asparagus & Eggs

Posted on 10 May 2010 by

We are in the midst of that brief season when we must gorge ourselves on asparagus, for all too soon, it will be gone. Overindulgence is the key so that we don’t miss asparagus too much once its season is … Continue reading →

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Roasted Asparagus & Almond Pesto

Posted on 5 May 2010 by

Here’s a neat idea: Make pesto with roasted asparagus in addition to, or instead of, basil or other fresh herbs. Just roast the asparagus at 400 degrees until browned, maybe 20 minutes or so. Chop the stalks, reserving the asparagus … Continue reading →

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What’s Cooking in April

Posted on 28 March 2009 by

It has been a cold and rainy March in North Carolina. There have been no opportunities to get outside and even start to prep the garden. There is a lot to do, and time seems short. I am very much … Continue reading →

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Pan-roasted Asparagus

Posted on 14 April 2008 by

This past week we have been eating a lot of asparagus. I love asparagus, not only because it tastes good, because asparagus means spring is here. We’ve been having a strange spring, weather-wise. By this time, I’m looking forward to … Continue reading →

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Simmering: A Technique for Cooking Flavorful Vegetables

Posted on 10 February 2008 by

There are probably two main ways we all learned how to cook vegetables with liquid: boiling and steaming. But both of these techniques have disadvantages. Boiling vegetables in a lot of water often yields overcooked, mushy results that many of … Continue reading →

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Eat Your Vegetables! Prepping, Blanching and Revitalizing Vegetables

Posted on 11 November 2007 by

colors in the market, originally uploaded by Zé Eduardo Sometimes it seems like a lot of work to sneak in those 5 servings of vegetables per day. When I’m trying to throw together a quick weeknight supper, I often don’t … Continue reading →

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What’s in Season? Asparagus

Posted on 19 March 2007 by

I won’t say that I’ve been eating enough asparagus lately to make my pee smell (because I’m a lady and I don’t talk about that sort of thing), but I have been eating a lot of asparagus.* Asparagus is the … Continue reading →

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Sauteed Salmon with Baby Potatoes, Asparagus & Lemon Bearnaise

Posted on 10 February 2007 by

February is without question the dreariest month of the year. Despite being so short, the unrelenting sequence of cold, gray days that make up February always depresses me. To lift my mood, I was craving something that promised the sensations … Continue reading →

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Steamed Vegetables with Sesame Dressing

Posted on 12 December 2006 by

This Asian-influenced sesame dressing is a light accompaniment for pretty much any vegetable that can be steamed: asparagus, broccoli, cabbage, green beans, snow peas or sugar snap peas. (If you substitute another longer cooking vegetable, remember to adjust the steaming … Continue reading →

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How to Make the Perfect Stir-Fry

Posted on 20 November 2006 by

The secrets to a successful stir-fry are organization and preparation, which are also the keys to accomplishing pretty much any complex task. Cooking is a small mirror held up to life (profound, huh?). If you can pull off a good … Continue reading →

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