asparagus
baked asparagus bacon gnocchetti
To celebrate Spring, try this baked gnocchetti with asparagus and tomatoes. Toss in bacon and this dish makes me happy. Local asparagus is now in season and I crave it this time of the year. TweetFacebookLinkedInTumblrStumbleDiggDelicious
Read Morepickled asparagus – quick & easy!
Asparagus is available year-round but when in season, you’ll find it at local markets and grocery stores. April and May are the peak months for this emerald green beauty. Last week I was at our farmers’ market and was delighted to see local asparagus. TweetFacebookLinkedInTumblrStumbleDiggDelicious
Read Morepotato quiche (gluten-free)
This recipe takes the rösti, a classic Swiss comfort food, and turns it into a savoury, delicious pie. Nearly every cook I know has their own favourite version of quiche and my mom’s quiche Lorraine recipe, a family favourite, is so darn good but I have also made a few non-traditional ones, too. After tasting…
Read MoreAsparagus Vichyssoise
I am a huge fan of supporting anything local; it just makes sense to me to do so. A few years ago I read The 100 Mile Diet – A Year Of Eating local. Big kudos to Alisa Smith and James MacKinnon for their one year journey of only eating what was available to them within…
Read MoreAsparagus Fennel Salad
Even though asparagus is available year-round, Springtime is the best time to enjoy them. Asparagus and fennel salad may seem like an unassuming dish but don’t be fooled by its looks. The pine nut dressing deliciously coats the veggies and it’s love at first bite! And, because this dish does not require a stove top…
Read MoreRoasted Asparagus with Anchovy Panko-Garlic Topping
I was in the city yesterday meeting Mr. S. for a cappuccino and then off for a bit of retail therapy. I mustn’t have been in the mood as nothing I saw grabbed me except for when it came to a bit of food shopping at Eataly. It’s my favorite specialty shop in Manhattan showcasing…
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