Tag: asparagus spears

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Asparagus with Lemon-Parmesan Breadcrumbs

A quick hit with lemon, Parmesan, and crunchy panko breadcrumbs under the broiler and voila! An instant side dish favorite (perfect for any spring table), ready in minutes. Ingredients 1 pound asparagus spears, trimmed Cooking spray 1/3 cup panko 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind 1 teaspoon canola oil 1/2 teaspoon […]

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Skillet Asparagus Salad with Goat Cheese

Blanching the citrus rind mellows its flavor and tames bitterness. Ingredients 1 teaspoon olive oil 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 pounds asparagus spears, trimmed (about 30 medium spears) 1 cup water 2 teaspoons julienne-cut orange rind 1 teaspoon julienne-cut lemon rind 1/4 cup fresh orange juice 1 teaspoon sugar […]

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Roasted Asparagus and Tomato Penne Salad with Goat Cheese 3

Make an upscale pasta salad that’s company worthy by combining penne pasta, roasted asparagus, tomato, arugula, herbes de Provence and goat cheese and tossing with a lemony vinaigrette. Serve immediately or cover and chill for 2 hours for a cold pasta salad. Ingredients 2 cups uncooked penne or mostaccioli (tube-shaped pasta) 12 asparagus spears 12 […]

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Herbed Ricotta, Asparagus, and Phyllo Tart 17

If working with phyllo dough fills you with fear, don’t worry—this recipe is beginner-friendly. There’s no crimping or folding the dough; you just lay flat sheets of dough on top of each other for a rustic, unfinished edge. Do make sure to thaw the phyllo according to package directions—preferably overnight in the fridge. Properly thawed […]