Ham & Aspargus Casserole
With all the cold weather and snow {!} we’ve had in January, I’m afraid I already have a little Spring fever… One of my favorite Spring recipes is this Ham and Asparagus Casserole with noodles It’s nothing fancy, just a simple casserole that comes together quickly, and is little lighter than the heavier comfort foods … Continue reading
Take-out Tuesday, Spring has Sprung Puff Pie
Celebrate Spring’s arrival with a delicious Puff Pastry Pie! It is filled with asparagus, leeks and pancetta and topped with cheese It is basically a quiche baked in a springform pan and the puff pastry crust takes it to a new level of enjoyment Roll out one sheet of thawed puff pastry dough to thin … Continue reading
Sunday Supper, ABC Quesadillas and Tortilla Ideas
As I’ve mentioned before, quesadillas are a favorite around here We are more likely to have tortillas on hand than bread! We like flour tortillas, they have a long shelf life and you can keep them in the refrigerator too Tortillas aren’t just for Mexican dishes, they are so versatile~ HHjr uses them to make … Continue reading
Take-out Tuesday, Roasted Cauliflower & Asparagus Salad with Warm Bacon Vinaigrette
This is a healthy salad {well, healthy-ish} with just a enough bacon decadence to lure you to the table! It has my 3 requirements for Take-out Tuesday, it’s easy to make, A lot of it can be prepared ahead of time and it is a one dish meal! Of course it makes a fabulous side … Continue reading
Recipe Box, Asparagus Gratin and Favorite Asparagus Recipes
Asparagus is one of my favorite vegetables It is so versatile and can be used for appetizers, side dishes, entrees… My favorite way to cook asparagus is to simply roast it with olive oil, salt and pepper Maybe with a little Parmesan or lemon… I have been able to get fresh asparagus on my shopping … Continue reading
Take-out Tuesday, Asparagus Alfredo Ravioli Bake
There are so many wonderful fresh pastas widely available now Grab one that appeals to you, add a prepared sauce, a fresh vegetable, and perhaps cooked bacon or other flavorful protein, and dinner is ready I used fresh asparagus, alfredo sauce and bacon with Trader Joe’s asparagus ravioli Cook the pasta according to package directions, … Continue reading
Party Panache, Asparagus Parmesan Aioli Fries
There are a lot of recipes floating around for “asparagus fries” I put my own twist on these by using mayonnaise in the wet batter Mix the Parmesan and bread crumbs for the dry batter Mix the mayonnaise with eggs for the wet batter Sink asparagus into egg batter, coating well I used a large … Continue reading
Take-out Tuesday, Festive Flatbread
We love pizza and flatbread around here On busy days it sure makes an easy dinner And homemade is so much better than take-out! HH fixed this fabulous one for my birthday dinner He topped a very thin crust with a layer of Fleming’s Blue Cheese Dressing* Then added asparagus, pear slices, and prosciutto *or … Continue reading
Take-out Tuesday, Asparagus, Leek & Mushroom Risotto
The other night HHjr made a wonderful vegetable risotto It was full of asparagus, mushrooms and leeks It tasted like heaven on a chilly evening Risotto isn’t hard to make, especially if you make it when you are going to be in the kitchen anyway so you can give it occasional stirring Give the vegetables … Continue reading
Take-out Tuesday, Quick Artichoke Appetizer and a Spring Veggie Flatbread
After a solid week of rain the sun finally came out Mother’s Day afternoon and another spur of the moment patio party was underway! I really didn’t have any plans or expectations for Mother’s Day because it had been a week packed with year-end activities for the littles, and I spent Saturday with my whole … Continue reading
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