When I got married I realized that there were many elaborate recipes containing vegetables but there were very few sources to tell me how to just cook it. One of my favorite veggies is asparagus but I don’t want it just boiled. That is a promise that all the flavor and vitamins will be in the water not in the asparagus. So here are 2 easy ways. In prep for both, bend 1 spear of the asparagus until it naturally breaks. Depending on when in the season you are is how much of the end needs to go. So this gives you the perfect indicator. Then cut the rest to match. Then toss the asparagus in the oil of your choice (olive has the best flavor) and salt, pepper and garlic salt. The Indoor Method: Set your oven to 400 degrees. Put your prepared asparagus on a jelly roll or sheet pan. Roast it for 15 to 20 minutes. The Grill: I have a little rack that is made to warm buns. I put my asparagus there and cook it for 10 minutes. Make sure you turn it so it cooks evenly.
All times are approximate. When the asparagus starts to go a little limp, it is done. Eat it by itself or add it to rice or salads!
This is a yummy, sweet good for you. I dare say it is one of my 2 year old’s favorites. I got the base of this recipe from Cooking Light.
Apple and Raisin Coleslaw
Ingredients: 1/2 cup Light Sour Cream 3 tbl Mayonnaise 2 tbl White Balsamic Vinegar 1/2 tsp Onion powder 1/4 tsp Chili powder 1 tsp Sugar 1/2 tsp Pepper 1/2 tsp Salt 1 Firm Red Apple (chopped with skin on) 1 Granny Smith Apple (chopped with skin on) 1 cup Raisins 1 (16 oz) bag Carrot/Cabbage Slaw
Procedure: 1. Mix Sour Cream through salt in a big bowl. 2. Add remaining ingredients and toss.
Now I think it needs a little more salt but I recommend that you add it to your own portion so it doesn’t pull all the moisture out of the cabbage.
Here is my easy and yummy roasted cauliflower recipe that has been much requested on my other blog.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Take a head of cauliflower and cut it into florets and lay it out on a baking sheet. Then spray them with cooking spray and generously sprinkle with garlic salt and any herbage you desire. Then toss to cover with your hands. Then bake for 20-25 minutes, stirring once. It comes out buttery and great.