Roasted Asparagus With Scrambled Eggs Barefoot Contessa Ina Food

ROASTED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Break off the tough ends of the asparagus and, if they're thick, peel them. Place the asparagus on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, then toss to coat the asparagus completely. Spread the asparagus in a single layer and sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper. Roast the asparagus for 25 minutes, until tender but still crisp.

ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH SCRAMBLED EGGS - BAREFOOT CONTESSA / INA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Break off the tough ends of the asparagus and place the asparagus on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, tossing to coat the asparagus completely.
• Spread the asparagus in a single layer and sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper.
• Roast the asparagus for 15 to 20 minutes, until tender but still crisp.
• Sprinkle with the cheese and return to the oven for 5 minutes, or until the cheese melts.
• While the asparagus is roasting, whisk the eggs in a bowl with the half-and-half, and salt and pepper, to taste.
• Cook the eggs on the lowest heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, to the desired doneness.
• Remove from the heat, add the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of butter, and stir until it melts. Check for seasoning, salt and pepper, if needed, and serve with the roasted asparagus and 7-grain bread.

SLOW-COOKED SCRAMBLED EGGS WITH GREEN HERBS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt pepper, parsley, scallions and dill. Melt the butter in a large saute or omelet pan. Add the egg mixture and cook them over low heat, folding them over almost constantly with a rubber spatula, until the desired doneness. Check for seasonings. Serve hot.

PARMESAN ROASTED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• If the stalks of the asparagus are thick, peel the bottom 1/2 of each. Lay them in a single layer on a sheet pan and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast for 15 to 20 minutes, until tender. Sprinkle with the Parmesan and return to the oven for another minute. Serve with lemon wedges.

TRUFFLED SCRAMBLED EGGS

Steps:

• Place a medium (10-inch) saute pan over low heat. Add the butter and allow it to melt but not completely. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, half-and-half, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper until the yolks and whites are just blended. Pour the mixture into the pan but don't mix it.
• Allow the eggs to warm slowly over low heat without stirring them. This may take 3 to 5 minutes, so be patient! As soon as the eggs start to cook on the bottom, use a rubber spatula to scrape the bottom of the pan and fold the cooked eggs over the uncooked eggs. Once the eggs start to look a little custardy, stir them rapidly with the spatula until they are the texture of very soft custard. Remove the pan from the heat before the eggs are fully cooked, as they will continue to cook in the warm pan. Immediately, stir the truffle butter into the eggs. This will stop the cooking.
• Cut the slices of toast in half diagonally and place them on 3 dinner plates. Spoon the scrambled eggs over the toasts and garnish with minced chives. Sprinkle with salt and serve hot.

SLOW-COOKED SCRAMBLED EGGS WITH GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Heat a charcoal grill with coals. Spread them out in one dense layer.
• Whisk the eggs in a bowl with the milk, salt, and pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a large saute or omelet pan over the hot grill. Add the eggs and cook them until the desired doneness, stirring constantly. Off the grill, add the goat cheese, chives, and the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Stir and allow the eggs to sit for 30 seconds, until the cheese begins to melt. Check for seasonings. Serve hot.

BAREFOOT CONTESSA'S PARMESAN ROASTED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• If the stalks of the asparagus are thick, peel the bottom half of each or break the bottom part off.
• Combine all the ingredients, except the cheese, in a bowl.
• After combining, arrange the asparagus on a parchment-lined baking sheet in a single layer.
• Roast for 15 to 20 minutes, until tender.
• Sprinkle with the cheese and return to the oven for another minute.
• Serve with lemon wedges.
• **Ina Garten prefers thick asparagus to thin ones; as they have more flavor.

ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH SCRAMBLED EGGS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
• Break off the tough ends of the asparagus and, if they're thick, peel them.
• Place the asparagus on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, then toss to coat the asparagus completely.
• Spread the asparagus in a single layer and sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper.
• Roast the asparagus for 15 to 20 minutes, until tender but still crisp.
• Sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese and return to the oven for 5 minutes, or until the cheese melts.
• While the asparagus is roasting, whisk the eggs in a bowl with the half-and-half, salt, and pepper to taste.
• Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet.
• Cook the eggs on the lowest heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, to the desired doneness.
• Remove from the heat, add 2 more tablespoons of butter, and stir until it melts.
• Check for salt and pepper and serve with the roasted asparagus.