ISO: Asparagus Recipe

[SeattleDeb]

Anneke..sounds good...roasted asparagus, right?

[Devotay]

Pooh's got it, grilled is the thing. Awesone now that they're in season out here. 'cept I coat with the olive oil first and serve with cilantro aioli. In fact, I serve that cold as a tapa at me place.

Peace,
kmf

[Pooh]

Devotay,

I'm blushing...thanks!

For plain asparagus, nothing beats the microwave. This is one of the very, very few things I actually cook in it. Clean the asparagus and lay the stalks in a shallow dish with a tablespoon or so of water. Cover with plastic wrap or the top of the dish. A few minutes (depends on the power of your microwave) and then rotate the dish or flip them around a bit. More time to finish to your taste. They come out evenly cooked, tender without overcooked tips, and beautiful bright green. Never soggy as can happen when they are steamed stovetop or boiled.

My fave for lunch or light supper is roasted asparagus with eggs. Clean stalks and place in lkarge shallow baking dish. Add salt and pepper and a drizzle of olive oil. Roll them around to coat evenly. Roast until they are almost tender which depends on the thickness. Sprinkle with grated parmesan and continue to roast (or broil) until the cheese melts and begins to brown. Top each plated portion with poached or fried eggs (and crispy pancetta if you like). Really a great combo! Those Italians can do the most fabulous food with the simplest ingredients.