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Asparagus

Frosted Cake — Thu, 10 Mar 2016 04:32:38 GMT

Just picked up a huge bunch of fresh asparagus at the store for 88 cents a pound! What a deal!

I put mine in a bag with olive oil, lemon and some garlic powder and shake it all together. Then I place them on my George Foreman grill for 8 min and they come out perfect! If I don't eat them all warm, I refrigerate and put them in my salads cold.

Those little grills are wonderful creations!

I'll probaby go back for more before the week is out!

Re: Asparagus

sandraskates — Thu, 10 Mar 2016 04:57:28 GMT

That sounds like a good way to prepare asparagus (hubby's favorite vegetable). I like it added to salads too for a nice change and unexpected lift.

Costco used to get in a brand called Victoria Island and it was THE BEST. But I didn't see it there last year. That season is very short so perhaps I missed it. If you see that brand - jump on it!

Re: Asparagus

IamMrsG — Thu, 10 Mar 2016 05:08:52 GMT

I urge everyone to try this just once. You'll be hooked for life.

Asparagus Milanese

4 Servings

2 bunches Asparagus (trimmed*)
4 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil (divided)
4 large eggs
2 Tablespoons butter
Parmigiano-Reggiano

Juice of 2 Lemons
Zest of 1 Lemon
Salt and freshly cracked Black Pepper

Preheat a grillpan to medium-high heat.

Toss the asparagus in 3 Tablespoons olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Grill for about 3 minutes per side, the asparagus should be bright green and charred in spots.

In a nonstick skillet over medium heat, add the butter and gently fry the eggs until just set, about 2 to 4 minutes.

Divide the asparagus among four plates, and top each with an egg. Shave Parmigiano-Reggiano on each serving. Grate the zest over the plates and squeeze lemon juice over each serving. Season with salt and coarsely ground black pepper.

*Before cooking, snap off the bottom of the stem at the natural breaking point.

Re: Asparagus

spix — Thu, 10 Mar 2016 15:12:12 GMT

Must be a bumper crop this Spring, I've picked up some good deals also, my very favorite, just olive oil, seasoning, in a 400 oven to brown a bit, yummy. Or I do it layered in a casserole, sprinkle o/o, dots of butter, some lemon juice, bread crumbs & romano cheese, seasonings of choice, yummy

Re: Asparagus

BaileyBop — Thu, 10 Mar 2016 15:34:22 GMT

My husband hates asparagus which is a good thing because then I get to eat it all. My favorite way is coated in a bit of olive oil, salted then cooked in a 400 degree oven for 10 minutes. This vegi is my all time favorite.

Re: Asparagus

DiAnne — Thu, 10 Mar 2016 17:20:22 GMT

@IamMrsG

Sounds like a delicious light dinner! I will be trying it.

Re: Asparagus

Nomore — Thu, 10 Mar 2016 21:50:19 GMT

@IamMrsG wrote:
I urge everyone to try this just once. You'll be hooked for life.

Asparagus Milanese
4 Servings

2 bunches Asparagus (trimmed*)
4 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil (divided)
4 large eggs
2 Tablespoons butter
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Juice of 2 Lemons
Zest of 1 Lemon
Salt and freshly cracked Black Pepper

Preheat a grillpan to medium-high heat.

Toss the asparagus in 3 Tablespoons olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Grill for about 3 minutes per side, the asparagus should be bright green and charred in spots.

In a nonstick skillet over medium heat, add the butter and gently fry the eggs until just set, about 2 to 4 minutes.

Divide the asparagus among four plates, and top each with an egg. Shave Parmigiano-Reggiano on each serving. Grate the zest over the plates and squeeze lemon juice over each serving. Season with salt and coarsely ground black pepper.

*Before cooking, snap off the bottom of the stem at the natural breaking point.

Thanks! I'm going to make this tomorrow, it sounds delicious and light!

Re: Asparagus

Frosted Cake — Fri, 11 Mar 2016 05:20:55 GMT

@BaileyBop wrote:
My husband hates asparagus which is a good thing because then I get to eat it all. My favorite way is coated in a bit of olive oil, salted then cooked in a 400 degree oven for 10 minutes. This vegi is my all time favorite.

Can you tell me when you put it in the oven, does it get crisp or soft?

I just had some tonight in the Foreman grill and it was divine. I let some cool and added to my side salad. So good for you too.

I will definitely be stocking up at that store this week!

Re: Asparagus

poohbear1 — Fri, 11 Mar 2016 15:05:14 GMT

sounds great - have been thinking about purchasing a smaller george forman grill-this will be great for that

Re: Asparagus

IamMrsG — Fri, 11 Mar 2016 15:56:05 GMT

@Frosted Cake wrote:
Just picked up a huge bunch of fresh asparagus at the store for 88 cents a pound! What a deal!

@Frosted Cake, 88¢ a pound is indeed a deal. The best price I could find yesterday was $2.50 a pound.

Re: Asparagus

Swedish Ivy — Sun, 20 Mar 2016 17:22:08 GMT

Wow! And I thought a got a great deal for asparagus at 1.99 a pound. I would sure being heading back to that store to get more at 88 cents. Love asparagus.

Re: Asparagus

novamc1 — Sun, 20 Mar 2016 17:37:17 GMT

I asked DH to pick up some at Costco this morning. He came home with a 2.2-pound bag priced at $4.99. It was grown in Mexico. (Your area's Costco price might be different, because Costco uses suppliers that might differ from region to region.)

I've been reading so much lately about white asparagus and have never tried it. Will look for it next time at the grocery store. Has anyone here tried it and found that it is indeed "sweeter" than green asparagus?

Re: Asparagus

momtochloe — Wed, 30 Mar 2016 16:21:11 GMT

If anyone is still interested in asparagus recipes I just made this today and it is a winner:

http://www.kalynskitchen.com/2014/05/baked-eggs-and-asparagus-with-parmesan.html

I added some leftover Easter ham and it was absolutely delicious and so easy!

@Frosted Cake