Old Style Mustard And Rosemary Asparagus Food

ASPARAGUS WITH MUSTARDY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Prepare an ice-water bath. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add asparagus; blanch until tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to ice bath; let cool, then drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Use 1-inch cookie or aspic cutters to shape carrot strips, then add to pot and blanch until crisp-tender, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to ice bath and let cool; drain on plate.
• Whisk together vinegar and mustards; season with salt and pepper. Whisking continuously, add oil in a slow, steady stream.
• Transfer asparagus to platter. Garnish with carrot cutouts. Serve, with vinaigrette on side.

ROSEMARY STEAMED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Put the water or broth, rosemary, lemon juice, and ¼ tsp salt in the bottom of a pot.
• Add a steaming basket and put the asparagus into the basket.
• Heat to boiling over high heat, reduce heat to medium and steam to desired tenderness.
• Season with salt and pepper if desired.

ROSEMARY ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• In a skillet, combine the broth, rosemary, garlic, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
• Add asparagus and onion.
• Bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender.
• Discard bay leaf.
• Garnish with parsley.

GRAINY FRENCH STYLE MUSTARD

Steps:

• Crack the mustard seeds in a coffee or spice grinder - do not pulverize them just crack them.
• Stir in enought vinegar to make a thick paste.
• Combine mustard powder with the salt, stir in enough beer to make a thick paste.
• Mix the two pastes together and add enough beer to make a smooth pasty consistency.
• Place in a closed jar and store in the fridge.

HONEY, MUSTARD AND ROSEMARY ROAST PORK

Steps:

• Whisk first 6 ingredients to blend in 8x8x2-inch glass baking dish. Add pork and turn to coat. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour or cover and refrigerate overnight, turning occasionally.
• Preheat oven to 350°F Transfer pork to rack set in roasting pan; reserve marinade. Roast until thermometer inserted into center registers 150°F., about 55 minutes. Let stand 15 minutes.
• Strain marinade into heavy medium saucepan. Add cream and juices from roasting pan. Boil sauce until reduced to 1 1/2 cups, about 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
• Slice pork; arrange on platter. Drizzle some sauce over. Serve, passing extra sauce separately.
• Serves 4 to 6.

ASPARAGUS WITH MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Snap off and discard the tough bottoms of each asparagus spear. If using large thick asparagus, peel the lower ends with a vegetable peeler. Medium asparagus will not need peeling.
• Bring a medium saucepan half filled with water to a boil, carefully add the eggs and simmer briskly for 9 minutes (10 minutes for a slightly firmer yolk). Transfer the eggs to a bowl of ice water to cool. Shell the eggs and set aside.
• Make the vinaigrette: In a small bowl, place the shallots, vinegar and a pinch of salt. Let shallots soften for 5 minutes. Stir in the mustard to dissolve, then whisk in the olive oil to make a thick dressing. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• In a large stainless-steel soup pot bring 4 quarts of well-salted water to a rolling boil. Add the asparagus and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until just done. Remove asparagus with a large strainer and spread out on a baking sheet lined with a clean kitchen towel. Asparagus may be served warm or at room temperature.
• To serve, place asparagus on a platter or individual plates. Spoon the vinaigrette over the asparagus. Garnish with quartered eggs (or roughly chop the eggs if you prefer). Sprinkle with chives.

OLD-FASHIONED

Steps:

• Add sugar, bitters, and a splash of water to an old-fashioned glass. Stir until sugar dissolves. Add bourbon and stir to combine. Add ice to chill. Garnish with orange twist.

OLD FASHIONED MUSTARD

Steps:

• 1. In a medium saucepan, mix together vinegar and mustard.
• 2. Stir in remaining ingredients and bring to a slow boil while stirring constantly.
• 3. Cook and stir until mustard thickens, about 10 minutes.

ROSEMARY ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, combine the broth, rosemary, garlic and bay leaf. Add asparagus and onion. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3-5 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender. Discard bay leaf. Garnish with parsley.

ASPARAGUS WITH MUSTARD SAUCE

Steps:

• Place asparagus in a shallow baking dish; dot with butter. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cover and bake at 400° for 25-30 minutes or until tender., In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Cover and microwave on high for 1 to 1-1/4 minutes or until heated through. Serve with asparagus.