Spring is the time for fresh, tender asparagus. Today I’m adding them to fresh tomatoes with feta cheese. I am sauteing the asparagus in a little olive oil just a little bit, but you can steam, grill, or roast if you prefer. The goal is to limit the cooking so the result is bright green, tender asparagus, not over-cooked soft asparagus.
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Spring Vegetable Frittata
Happy Memorial Day to everyone in the USA. Take time today to remember those who gave their lives to keep us free.
A frittata is an Italian egg dish. Unlike the French quiche, a frittata does not have a crust. Today’s recipe adds fresh spring vegetables to the egg and milk. You can adapt this frittata recipe to add many types of vegetables. If you roast root vegetables in the winter, use left overs in a frittata. Summer is a great time for all types of fresh garden vegetables. This dish is perfect for breakfast, brunch or lunch, and even a light supper.
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Asparagus Lemon Soup
This yummy asparagus lemon soup is creamy smooth without heavy cream. It’s made with spring fresh asparagus, broth, lemon, and a hint of parmesan. I just love using seasonal fresh produce in cooking. I used chicken broth but you can use a good vegetable broth for a vegetarian option.
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Tasty Asparagus & Strawberry Spring Salad
I first shared this recipe back in April 2017. I’ve updated the post and hope you enjoy it!
You can’t go wrong with asparagus.
I’ve another great asparagus recipe for you. This veggie is packed full of vitamins including vitamin A, C, E, K, and B6. If that isn’t enough for you, how about the fact that asparagus can help you lose weight? It is low in calories but high in insoluble fiber, which will help you feel full longer. Asparagus also contains high levels of the amino acid asparagine which helps flush fluid and salt from your body (which can actually help prevent UTI’s). And along those lines asparagus can also help your digestive health and prevent bloating!
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25+ Fall Appetizers
Life has been different since the pandemic began last March. Large social gatherings have been dropped and seeing extended family has often been deferred. We’re in the beginning of the favorite time of year for many people. Colorful leaves, costumes at Halloween, Thanksgiving turkey, and then the holidays of Christmas and New Year provide a steady stream of fun and diversion. Perhaps this year is different, but we can still enjoy our favorite celebrations even if they are small and intimate. In some ways that may make it even better.
20+ Spring Appetizers
Let the fresh spring veggies and fruit be the stars in these simple party-ready spring appetizers and salads. Spring is packed with special times of family get-togethers from Easter dinner, a Passover Seder, Mother’s Day brunch, a bridal shower, or a graduation. We must not neglect the most delicious start to any great meal, the appetizers.
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Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus
This dish is perfect year round, but I do love the fresh young asparagus of spring. Asparagus is so good for you. This veggie is packed full of vitamins including vitamin A, C, E, K, and B6. If that isn’t enough for you, how about the fact that asparagus can help you lose weight? Low in calories but high in insoluble fiber, which will help you feel full longer. Prosciutto is defined as thinly sliced, cured, Italian ham. This delicious meat is salty, very flavorful, and used on a variety of different dishes. Prosciutto wrapped asparagus is an easy yet elegant addition to a meal or party. For a hot or cold appetizer or a dazzling side dish this spring, let’s make prosciutto wrapped asparagus! Read More
Homemade Pickled Asparagus
Even though asparagus is available all year, spring brings the best fresh asparagus. In the U.S., spring crops are harvested from late February through June. Now is the perfect time to pickle asparagus! Pickled asparagus is crunchy, vinegary and a little spicy; it’s great to eat with sandwiches as well as grilled and roasted meats.
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