June 13, 2007
I haven't posted a recipe in a while
This post at Christina's made me think of one of my favorites. Very simple, and a completely different take on a vegetable most people don't like much.
Brown Sugar Asparagus
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 tablespoons brown sugar plus a pinch for garnish
2 pounds fresh asparagus - cut into 2" pieces
(about 4 cups, discard woody ends)
1 cup chicken broth
In a skillet at medium-high heat, stir butter and brown sugar until brown sugar is dissolved. Add asparagus; saute for 2-3 minutes, tossing to coat with sugar and butter. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes. Remove lid and cook, uncovered, until liquid is reduced by half. Garnish with a pinch of brown sugar. Serve immediately.
There's a funny story behind this one. The recipe actually comes from the little tag attached to the bunch of asparagus in the store. I tried it on a lark, and now this is the ONLY way hubby will eat asparagus.
Sounds yummy! And this reminds me to tell you that I made Red Velvet Cake using your recipe last night. I'll tell you what the consensus is this evening when I give it to my BIL for his birthday.
Posted by: Amanda at June 13, 2007 11:37 AMOh, yum!
Thank you for sharing.
; )
Here's my Asparagus Romano recipe:
Fresh asparagus, rinsed with woody stems broken off. Lay them on a cookie sheet and drizzle with Olive oil. Season with Tony Chacherie's and garlic powder. Cover with freshly grated Romano cheese. Bake at 400 degrees for just a few minutes until the asparagus is tender and the cheese has melted.
Awesome!
My kids love it, too!
; )
Posted by: Christina at June 13, 2007 12:01 PMA vegetable most people don't like much? Surely you do not refer to the Noble Asparagus, the only evil thing about which is the stench it imparts to one's urine.
Asparagus: delicious marinated in olive oil with a little kosher salt and piment d'espelette, then grilled. Or steamed, chilled, and dressed with white truffle oil. I could eat it every day...but then I'd have to hold my nose when I pee.
Posted by: Elisson at June 15, 2007 07:40 AMYeah that’s a great food stuff indeed.Gourmet coffee at www.coffeebreakusa.com
