Posts Tagged ‘asparagus’
Roasted 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…
Read MoreWhite Asparagus, Rocket, Fresh Figs on a bed of Parsnip Purée
My family adores fresh figs! I recall the first time I said to John that I was preparing an antipasto with fresh figs and his facial expression was a grimace. His memory of figs were the dried ones and possibly not so good. But, like a dutiful husband he tried the fresh version and loved…
Read MoreGrilled Asparagus and Steak Salad with Hoisin Vinaigrette
I’ve said this before, but I am a salad queen at heart! I must have over 30 recipes I’ve posted on salads alone. And why not? They’re easy to throw together, packed with nutritional goodness for a healthy body and a fab way to utilize leftovers. Hoisin sauce is soy based and regularly used…
Read MoreCold Asparagus Soup
This an an easy recipe to follow and is without cream for those who are lactose intolerant. I enjoy preparing meals that take little effort and taste great. Asparagus is a nutrient-rich veggie full of vitamins as well as anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant benefits. Serves 4 one large leek, washed and choppedclove of garlic, chopped 4…
Read MoreGrilled Potato Rounds with Pesto and Shaved Asparagus
Who couldn’t love a little potato round dressed up like this? Simple ingredients and these won’t last long once you bring them to the table! Asparagus, now in season, is one of my favorite Spring vegetables. It is an excellent source of vitamin K, A, and C and this humble perennial is also a natural…
Read MoreGrilled Asparagus Salad with Lemon Parmesan Vinaigrette
A while ago I confessed to being hooked on Pinterest. I still am but what I have happily discovered is that it has introduced me to other food sites I had never heard of. Easy Eats is one of them. For those looking for a gluten-free diet visit their digital food and lifestyle magazine. This…
Read MoreQuinoa Salad in Endive Spears
Quinoa (pronounced keen-wa) was an ancient food staple for the Inca civilization and has been cultivated for more than 5,000 years. Its health benefits are huge. Quinoa contains more proteins than any other grain, is a good source of dietary fiber, gluten free and easy to digest, is high in magnesium, potassium and iron and…
Read MoreWagyu Beef and Sautéed Vegetables
My husband and I have been away from home for nearly 3 weeks and I am gagging to cook! We are currently in NYC and the place we are staying has a mini kitchen and so I decided to prepare dinner in our room. I had to think of something that was easy and didn’t…
Read MoreGnocchi with Bell Peppers, Asparagus, Olives and Parmesan
Not all the cooking I do is from a recipe. The more you cook the more your confidence level increases allowing you to throw something together based on what’s in the fridge and pantry. This dish was the direct result of food sitting in the fridge waiting for me to use. My husband, aka the…
Read MoreAsparagus, Smoked Bacon and New Potato Salad
My fondest childhood memories of summer were swimming long hours down at the beach where my grandparents lived and only leaving the watery playground to eat. You could work up such an appetite swimming, skiing, playing in the water! Potato salads were a favorite my siblings and I always enjoyed. It was usually accompanied by…
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