Tag Archives: asparagus
Asparagus Enchiladas with Homemade Tomatillo Salsa
The other night I made some really good Swiss chard and white bean tacos, but then I had a bunch of corn tortillas left over. I also had some asparagus from my last farmers’ market delivery, so I decided to … Continue reading
Smoked Salmon and Asparagus Linguine with Shallot Cream Sauce
Nothing says spring to me like asparagus. When I start seeing the bright green bundles at the grocery store, I know we’ve turned a corner and officially said goodbye to the cold weather. I usually roast asparagus in the oven … Continue reading
Roasted Asparagus with Poached Egg
This is one of my go-to summer dinner recipes. Whenever I don’t feel like cooking, I buy a bundle of asparagus, toss it in some olive oil and salt, and roast it in the oven. A poached egg takes things … Continue reading
Roasted Asparagus with Vegan Romesco Sauce
Making this roasted asparagus taught me a lot of important lessons. One is that it’s possible to make an entire dinner while having an hour-long catch up session on the phone. Another is that you should never, ever try to … Continue reading
Asparagus Quiche
Making quiche has been on my bucket list for a while now. Last night, I finally took the plunge. The good news is, it isn’t as difficult as I thought it would be. The hardest part is making the crust, … Continue reading
Spring Vegetable Polenta
I’m a sucker for impulse buys at the grocery store, especially in the checkout aisle. The other day, I was waiting in line and I saw a magazine, The Coastal Table. It was thick, heavy and cost more than most … Continue reading
Asparagus Frittata
‘Tis the season for asparagus. Lately whenever I go to the grocery store, I see piles of thin green strands piled precariously on top of one another, or stalks standing proudly at attention, waiting for someone to pick them up. … Continue reading
A Tale of Two Risottos
I’ve been on a bit of a risotto kick lately. It’s funny, because I usually associate the dish with cold winter months when I want to eat something warm and thick. But more and more recipes keep popping up on … Continue reading
Vegan Lemon Asparagus Risotto
I don’t make risotto often, mostly because of the amount of work involved. Whenever I make it, I picture a plump, old-world Italian woman with her hair wound tightly into a bun, sweating over a large, steaming pot of rice, … Continue reading
Veggie Quinoa Casserole
I’ll never forget the first time I saw Quinoa. While memorable, it wasn’t exactly love at first sight. I was about seventeen years old, and my Aunt (who has a reputation for being more culinarily adventurous than the rest of … Continue reading