Asparagus Strata

Asparagus Strata

Asparagus Strata

Asparagus Strata

1 tablespoon butter 5 cups sliced asparagus — (1-inch) 2 cups thinly sliced leeks 1/2 cup water 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 2 teaspoons minced fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper — divided 12 thin slices firm white sandwich bread non-stick cooking spray… Read More »

1 tablespoon butter 5 cups sliced asparagus — (1-inch) 2 cups thinly sliced leeks 1/2 cup water 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 2 teaspoons minced fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper — divided 12 thin slices firm white sandwich bread non-stick cooking spray… Read More »

Cilantro Chicken Salad

Cilantro Chicken Salad

Cilantro Chicken Salad

Cilantro Chicken Salad

2 cups chopped cooked chicken 1/2 cup chopped red onion 1/2 cup chopped celery 2 tablespoons slivered almonds 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro leaf 1/4-1/3 cup mayonnaise 1 teaspoon sugar 2 teaspoons low sodium soy sauce 1/8 teaspoon pepper salt, if needed to taste In a large bowl, combine chopped cooked chicken, onion, celery, almonds… Read More »

2 cups chopped cooked chicken 1/2 cup chopped red onion 1/2 cup chopped celery 2 tablespoons slivered almonds 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro leaf 1/4-1/3 cup mayonnaise 1 teaspoon sugar 2 teaspoons low sodium soy sauce 1/8 teaspoon pepper salt, if needed to taste In a large bowl, combine chopped cooked chicken, onion, celery, almonds… Read More »

Fresh Salad Greens with Bacon-Shallot Vinaigrette

Fresh Salad Greens with Bacon-Shallot Vinaigrette

Fresh Salad Greens with Bacon-Shallot Vinaigrette

Fresh Salad Greens with Bacon-Shallot Vinaigrette

6-8 cups mixed salad greens 2 medium Shallots 2 tbsp. white vinegar 1 tsp. Dijon mustard Pinch salt/pepper or to taste Olive oil /as needed 3 slices of bacon, chopped up Cook bacon on medium until browned, stirring occasionally. Cut and wash greens. Dry completely Remove bacon, but leave some bacon fat in the pan.… Read More »

6-8 cups mixed salad greens 2 medium Shallots 2 tbsp. white vinegar 1 tsp. Dijon mustard Pinch salt/pepper or to taste Olive oil /as needed 3 slices of bacon, chopped up Cook bacon on medium until browned, stirring occasionally. Cut and wash greens. Dry completely Remove bacon, but leave some bacon fat in the pan.… Read More »

Penne with Asparagus, Olives & Parmigiano Breadcrumbs

Penne with Asparagus, Olives & Parmigiano Breadcrumbs

Penne with Asparagus, Olives & Parmigiano Breadcrumbs

Penne with Asparagus, Olives & Parmigiano Breadcrumbs

Kosher salt 5 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil; more for drizzling 1 cup coarse fresh white breadcrumbs (from about 4 slices of bread, crusts removed) 1/4 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano 1/2 lb. penne 1 lb. medium asparagus, woody ends snapped off, cut diagonally into 2-inch pieces 1 medium clove garlic, minced 1/2 cup coarsely chopped pitted… Read More »

Kosher salt 5 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil; more for drizzling 1 cup coarse fresh white breadcrumbs (from about 4 slices of bread, crusts removed) 1/4 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano 1/2 lb. penne 1 lb. medium asparagus, woody ends snapped off, cut diagonally into 2-inch pieces 1 medium clove garlic, minced 1/2 cup coarsely chopped pitted… Read More »