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Originally Posted by obscure2k
(Post 7519941)
Another fan of roasted asparagus. I also make a tasty asparagus soup.
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I like asparagus, but it's nowhere near the top of my "most delicious vegetable" list. It seems to me to be a rather bland taste. I like asparagus best when broiled in the oven with a sprinkling of olive oil, salt, and pepper, but I almost think it's those additions, heated, on a finger food, that I like more than the taste of the vegetable itself. But that's just me.
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Quick note to add to those of you who have suggested the simple roasting method for cooking your asparagus - you can try to substitute the olive oil for truffle oil or pumpkin oil. Both add enough flavor of their own that lemon isnt necessary. I also like to add herbes de provence to that.
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Check out the photo of DK Kodama's "Asparagus Milanese" side dish, served at DK Steakhouse, Waikiki; also served as a Tapas version (with a quail egg) at Vino, Kapalua, Hawaii. http://starbulletin.com/2004/11/07/features/eater.html
Chef Kodama's Asparagus Milanese: Broiled asparagus, truffle oil, bread crumbs, herbs, and a sunny side up egg. |
How about a nice Asparagus Risotto? Maybe some pancetta, parmesan, bay shrimp...
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Originally Posted by cubbie
(Post 7520877)
It seems to me to be a rather bland taste. I
I like to mix it into lentils with other roasted veggies and some seasonings. This time of year, asparagus really is my favorite vegetable. The funny smell afterwards is a small price to pay. |
Originally Posted by DavidDTW
(Post 7521770)
I would describe it as a grassy taste, definitely not bland.
I like to mix it into lentils with other roasted veggies and some seasonings. This time of year, asparagus really is my favorite vegetable. The funny smell afterwards is a small price to pay. I'm not bothered by the way my pee smells afterward. It's perfumey. :D |
Asparagus a la Martha -
Drizzle a little olive oil over the veg, add s & p, and a little parmesan cheese. Bake for just a few minutes (depending on thickness of asparagus.) |
I'm going to have to stop reading this thread now :green:
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Originally Posted by cblaisd
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I'm going to have to stop reading this thread now :green:
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Originally Posted by deubster
(Post 7519625)
A huge fan also. Our favorite method: remove woody portion of stems, wash & dry, arrange on a baking sheet. Drizzle lightly with olive oil, sprinkle lightly with kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper. A squeeze of lemon juice is optional, but good. Slide into oven on broil for 5 - 7 minutes.
Delicious. Same basic roasting method used successfully on lots of vegetables, but it's truly sublime with asparagus - it has a different flavor than when cooked in liquids. |
I grew up with canned asparagus :td: and my mother still likes canned asparagus better than fresh asparagus...go figure...
What a delight it was to discover fresh asparagus....we have friends that grow it and they left some on our porch last week....mmmm^ ^ ^ |
I disagree. I think meat is the most delicious vegetable! ^ ^ ^
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Asparagus is the Rolls Royce of veggies. I could eat it every night & sometimes have a marathon. My favorite way is on the grill then a mixture of browned butter/balsamic/soy sauce is poured over & a sprinkle of fleur de sel. My mouth is watering just thinking about it. I like the big thick spears, peeled at the bottom.
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Originally Posted by jk2317
(Post 7522644)
I disagree. I think meat is the most delicious vegetable! ^ ^ ^
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