Asparagus Supreme Food

ASPARAGUS SALAD SUPREME

Steps:

• In a skillet, cook asparagus in a small amount of water until crisp-tender, about 6-8 minutes; drain. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. In the same skillet, saute mushrooms, onions and walnuts in butter until mushrooms are tender. In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, salt and nutmeg. Stir in mushroom mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Just before serving, place asparagus on a serving platter; top with dressing and walnuts if desire.

BEVERAGE GANG DEDICATION SHRIMP, PASTA, AND ASPARAGUS SUPREME

Steps:

• In large skillet, heat oil and 2 Tbsp butter to melting, add in onions, garlic, celery, cook 4 min.
• Add in 1 c wine and simmer til reduced by 1/2.
• Add in shrimp and tomatoes with green chilis and incorporate, heat through 3-4 minute.
• (if shrimp is uncooked, cook til pink in color).
• In the meantime, have a 4 qt pan heating water with a pinch of salt, once boiling add in pasta, cook 4 minute Then add asparagus and stir. Cook til al dente. about 4 minute.
• Drain pasta and asparagus return to pan. Add in parmesan cheese and stir, pour into Casserole pan or Pasta plate. Then pour shrimp and veggie mix over top and serve.
• Served with a crusty tomatoe basil bread. (will post soon)and a Shiraz wine. YUMMY.
• *** cook time is overlapped as pot of water is cooking as you are making shrimp topping.

ASPARAGUS SUPREME

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450.
• Steam asparagus for ten minutes, then arrange in an ungreased baking dish (any size will do).
• Melt butter and mix in soup mix and pour over asparagus. (If you don't want to use all the butter, cut the stick in half and replace with as much water.).
• Top with mozzarella cheese (as much as you want!).
• Bake at 450 for 12-15 minutes, until cheese is melted and golden-brown around edges. Serve hot.

ASPARAGUS CASSAROLE SUPREME

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 350. Take a medium size cassarole dish, crumble one pkg ritz crackers in bottom. Add drained Asaparagus, then sliced boiled eggs, sliced cheese, then soup and another layer of crackers. Bake 40 min. I serve it with some type of fruit salad. Can be used as main dish or side dish.

ASPARAGUS PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Heat shallot and oil in microwave safe covered dish for 30 seconds or in a small pan on the stovetop over medium low heat for 5 minutes. Allow oil to cool back to room temperature.
• Hold a spear of asparagus at each end and snap it. The spear breaks where the tender tops meet the tough bottoms. Line the broken spear up with the bundle of cleaned asparagus. Cut the spears using the guideline of the snapped spear. Par boil the asparagus tops in 1 inch simmering water covered for 3 to 5 minutes. Cool under cold running water and drain. Cut asparagus into 1-inch pieces on an angle and add to a bowl. Combine chopped, cooked asparagus with shredded endive, red bell pepper, cooked pasta, green peas and chopped parsley. The peas will defrost as you toss salad. Pour vinegar into a small bowl and whisk in cooled shallot oil. Pour dressing over salad and toss. Season salad with salt and pepper, to your taste and toss again.

ASPARAGUS SUPREME

Steps:

• Spread rice in a greased 11-in. x 7-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cover with asparagus. Sprinkle chicken with remaining salt and pepper. In a large skillet, cook chicken in oil over medium-high heat until browned on all sides. With a slotted spoon, remove chicken and place over asparagus. Add mushrooms, onions and red pepper to skillet; saute until tender. Spoon over chicken. Combine soup, mayonnaise, lemon juice and seasoning blend; spread over vegetables. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 40-45 minutes.

ASPARAGUS SUPREME

Steps:

• Spread rice in a greased 11-in. x 7-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cover with asparagus. Sprinkle chicken with remaining salt and pepper. In a large skillet, cook chicken in oil over medium-high heat until browned on all sides. With a slotted spoon, remove chicken and place over asparagus. Add mushrooms, onions and red pepper to skillet; saute until tender. Spoon over chicken. Combine soup, mayonnaise, lemon juice and seasoning blend; spread over vegetables. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 40-45 minutes.