Fresh Asparagus Pie Food

ASPARAGUS PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Butter the inside edges of a 2-quart casserole dish.
• Stir flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, sugar, black pepper, fresh thyme, and milk together in a large bowl until smooth.
• Whisk eggs and lemon zest into milk mixture to form a smooth batter.
• Melt butter in a heavy skillet over medium heat.
• Cook and stir asparagus and 1/4 teaspoon salt in melted butter until the asparagus turns dark green and is coated with butter, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Layer asparagus in the bottom of the prepared casserole dish. Pour batter evenly over the top.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the pie has puffed up and is browned around the edges, 40 to 45 minutes.

FRESH ASPARAGUS PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Mix whole wheat flour, vegetable oil, milk, sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt together using a fork in a 9-inch pie plate; press mixture into the shape of a pie crust.
• Combine asparagus, vegetable broth, and shallots in a pot; bring to a boil. Cook until asparagus is tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Pour mixture into a blender no more than half full. Cover and hold lid down; pulse a few times before leaving on to blend. Puree until smooth.
• Melt butter in the same pot over medium heat; slowly whisk flour into the melted butter until paste-like consistency. Mix 1/2 teaspoon salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper into the flour paste; slowly whisk in yogurt. Add asparagus mixture to yogurt mixture; fold in 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese and Gorgonzola cheese until smooth. Pour mixture into pie crust; top with 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese.
• Bake in the preheated oven until pie is set in the middle and crust is brown, 30 to 35 minutes.

ASPARAGUS PIE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook the beef, asparagus and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and asparagus is tender; drain. Remove from the heat; stir in cheese. , Transfer to a greased 10-in. pie plate. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. In a small bowl, beat the eggs, milk and biscuit mix until smooth. Pour over meat mixture. , Bake at 400° for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting.

ASPARAGUS PIE

Steps:

• Wash leek in a bowl of cold water, agitating water, then lift out leek and pat dry.
• Cook asparagus in a wide 4- to 5-quart pot of boiling salted water, uncovered, until just tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer asparagus with tongs to a bowl of ice and cold water to stop cooking, then drain and pat dry. Cut off and reserve tips (leave more stalk if asparagus is thin), then thinly slice stalks crosswise.
• Heat butter in a 10- to 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately low heat until foam subsides, then cook leek with 1/4 teaspoon salt, stirring, until softened, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in sliced asparagus and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and remove from heat.
• Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 375°F.
• Whisk together cream, 2 eggs, tarragon, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Lightly beat remaining egg with water in a small bowl and brush pie shell all over with some egg wash. Spoon asparagus mixture into shell, spreading evenly, then pour cream mixture over asparagus.
• Bake until filling is just beginning to set but still loose on top, 20 to 25 minutes. Scatter asparagus tips over top, pressing lightly if necessary to help them settle into filling, then continue to bake until custard is golden and just set but still slightly wobbly in center, about 30 minutes more (custard will continue to set as it cools).
• Cool on baking sheet on a rack until warm, about 30 minutes. Loosen edge with a small sharp knife. Serve warm or at room temperature, cut into wedges.

ASPARAGUS TART

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°F. Open crust on work surface. Press out any cracks. Rub with flour. Arrange dough, flour side down, in 9-inch-diameter tart pan with removable bottom. Press dough into pan.
• Fold excess dough border over to form double-thick sides. Pierce dough all over with fork. Bake until golden, about 15 minutes. Cool on rack. Reduce oven temperature to 375°F.
• Cook asparagus in pot of boiling salted water until just crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Drain well. Place on paper towels. Mix half and half, eggs, cheese, tarragon and salt in bowl. Season with pepper. Arrange asparagus in spoke-of-wheel fashion in crust, tips toward edge and ends meeting in center. Pour custard over. Bake until tart puffs and top browns, about 35 minutes. Cool slightly.

HAM AND SWISS ASPARAGUS PIE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease 9-inch deep-dish pie pan or 9-inch square pan. cook spaghetti to desired doneness as directed on package. Drain; rinse with hot water.
• In large bowl, combine cooked spaghetti, Parmesan cheese, butter and 2 eggs; toss lightly. Press evenly over bottom and up sides of greased pan to form crust. Spread ham chunks over crust. Top with asparagus spears and mushrooms; sprinkle with with Swiss cheese. In small bowl, combine 2 eggs, sour cream, dill weed and chives; beat well. Pour over cheese.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 35 - 45 minutes or until crust is golden brown and a knife inserted near center comes out clean. Let stand 15 minutes before serving. 6 to 8 servings.
• You may substitute leaner ham to eliminate some of the salt.

CREAMY GARLIC ASPARAGUS BAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F.
• To blanch asparagus, heat 4 quarts water (add 1 tablespoon salt, if desired) in 6-quart Dutch oven to boiling. Add asparagus; cook 3 to 4 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender. Remove asparagus, and immediately immerse in bowl of ice cold water. Let stand 5 minutes. Drain well; pat dry with paper towels.
• Place asparagus spears in ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish.
• In medium bowl, mix Boursin™ cheese and whipping cream with whisk or fork until blended. Stir in Parmesan cheese; spread over asparagus. Top with tomatoes.
• Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with thyme.

HEARTY ASPARAGUS PIE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring 1/2 in. of water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and boil for 3 minutes. Drain and immediately place asparagus in ice water. Drain and pat dry. Toss with oil; set aside., In a small bowl, combine Parmesan cheese and basil; sprinkle half over work surface. Place pizza dough on surface; roll into a 12-in. circle. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan mixture; gently press into dough with a rolling pin. Transfer to a greased 9-in. springform pan. Press dough onto the bottom and 1-1/2 in. up the sides of pan. , Line unpricked dough with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake at 425° for 8 minutes. Remove foil; bake 5 minutes longer. Place on a wire rack. Reduce heat to 350°. , In a small skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp; using a slotted spoon, remove bacon to paper towels. Drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings. In the drippings, saute onion until tender; drain., In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, salt and nutmeg. Stir in onion and reserved bacon. Toss the Swiss cheese and flour; stir into egg mixture. Pour into the crust. Arrange asparagus in a spoke-like pattern on top. , Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before removing sides of pan. Cut into wedges.

CRUSTLESS ASPARAGUS QUICHE

Steps:

• Preheat oven 350 degrees.
• Grease a 9-inch deep-dish pie pan.
• Arrange asparagus, 1 cup Swiss cheese and 2/3 cup French-fried onions in plate.
• Beat eggs, milk, Parmesan cheese, flour, garlic powder and pepper in a medium bowl. Pour into pie plate.
• Bake 30 minutes or just until center is set. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Swiss cheese and 2/3 cup onions. Bake 5 minutes more or until onions are golden.
• Cut into wedges and serve.

3 CHEESE TOMATO & ASPARAGUS PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• In a medium sized bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, salt and cream of tartar.
• Cut in the butter.
• Swiftly add the buttermilk to the dry mixture but be careful not to 'over mix'.
• Pat the dough evenly into a greased 9" pie plate.
• Layer the tomato slices and sprinkle with the salt, pepper and fresh herbs.
• In a large bowl, mix together the mayonnaise and the three cheeses.
• Spread the cheese mixture over the tomato slices.
• Arrage the asparagus spears on top as wheel spokes with the asparagus tops to the center. Gently press them into the topping.
• Place the pie on the middle rack and bake at 375F for 40 minutes or until the cheese crust is golden.

FRESH ASPARAGUS QUICHE

Steps:

• Cut eight asparagus spears into 4-in. pieces; cut remaining spears into 1/2-in. pieces. Cut all of the asparagus in a small amount of water until tender; drain and set aside. line the unpricked pastry shell with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake at 450° for 5 minutes. Remove foil; bake 5 minutes longer. Remove from the oven and set aside. in a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter; stir in flour and salt. Gradually add milk; cook and stir until thickened. Stir a small amount into eggs; return all to pan. Stir in cheese and 1/2-in. asparagus pieces. pour into crust. Sprinkle with bread crumbs. Bake at 400° for 35 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Arrange the 4-in. asparagus pieces in a spoke pattern on top.

SALMON ASPARAGUS PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Grease a 10x1 1/2 inch pie plate. Sprinkle asparagus, onions, 1/4 cup of the cheese and salmon into the pie plate, follow that order.
• Stir together the baking mix, milk, basil, pepper, and eggs until blended and pour over salmon.
• Bake for 40 to 45 minutes uncovered, or until knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Sprinkle remaining cheese immediately on pie. Bake an additional two minutes or until cheese is melted. Let stand 10 minutes, slice, and serve.

FRESH ASPARAGUS PATTIES

Steps:

• Bring a pot of well salted water to a boil over high heat.
• Trim off up to 1 inch of the woody bottom parts of the asparagus. Cut asparagus in half if necessary to fit your pot.
• Transfer asparagus to the boiling water. Boil until slightly tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer asparagus to a bowl of very cold water using a slotted spoon. Let asparagus cool completely.
• Grate Pecorino Romano cheese finely using a rasp grater.
• Drain asparagus well and slice into very small pieces. Place in a bowl; season with salt and pepper. Add cayenne pepper, grated Pecorino Romano cheese, and bread crumbs. Mix in 1 egg to start. Add the second egg and continue mixing until well combined.
• Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Scoop some of the asparagus mixture into the hot oil; flatten with a fork. Cook until bottom is browned, about 4 minutes. Flip over and brown the other side, about 4 minutes more.

ASPARAGUS SALMON PIE

Steps:

• Place asparagus in a large saucepan with enough water to cover; cook until crisp-tender. Drain well. Reserve six spears for garnish; cut remaining spears into bite-size pieces. Set aside. , In a small saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Set aside. , In small bowl, mix eggs, milk, parsley, basil, salt and salmon. Add sauted onion. Place cut asparagus in pastry shell; top with salmon mixture. Arrange reserved asparagus spears, spoke fashion, on top. Cover edges of crust with foil to prevent over-browning. , Bake at 425° for 30-35 minutes or until filling is set.