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The Frugal Cook’s Asparagus Soup
June 22, 2020 Leave a Comment by 200birdies Asparagus

The Frugal Cook’s Asparagus Soup

You’re probably thinking that “frugal” and “asparagus” do not belong in the same phrase. Freshly harvested local asparagus is available […]

Pickled Asparagus with Toasted Curry Spices
May 29, 2017 Leave a Comment by 200birdies Asparagus

Pickled Asparagus with Toasted Curry Spices

Mastering cold pack canning with Marisa from Food in Jars I make pickled asparagus every May. Local farms let us pick […]

Roasted Asparagus Risotto with Strawberries
May 28, 2014 Leave a Comment by 200birdies Asparagus

Roasted Asparagus Risotto with Strawberries

  I love the surprise companions of seasonal cooking. “What grows together, goes together,” even when the results are unexpected […]

Roasted Asparagus with Strawberries
June 13, 2013 2 Comments by 200birdies Asparagus

Roasted Asparagus with Strawberries

Strawberries are the tomatoes of spring. Recently, they’ve been sliced and diced, pickled and pureed, and added to more dishes […]

Cook the Books: Tender, A Cook and his Vegetable Patch
May 25, 2013 3 Comments by 200birdies Asparagus

Cook the Books: Tender, A Cook and his Vegetable Patch

A cooking challenge organized by Meg of Grow and Resist and Briggs of Oh Briggsy in which we explore a […]

On Picking Asparagus: Asparagus Saute withTarragon Butter and Parmesan
May 18, 2013 Leave a Comment by 200birdies Asparagus

On Picking Asparagus: Asparagus Saute withTarragon Butter and Parmesan

I love how seasonal vegetables connect us to the earth and how, when transformed in the kitchen and served on […]

Leek and Asparagus Risotto with Tarragon
May 13, 2013 Leave a Comment by 200birdies Asparagus

Leek and Asparagus Risotto with Tarragon

What grows together goes together. Vegetables and herbs that are in season at the same time often make great companions. […]

Springtime Linguine with Leek and Asparagus “Noodles”
May 6, 2013 1 Comment by 200birdies Asparagus

Springtime Linguine with Leek and Asparagus “Noodles”

It’s all in how you slice it. Texture plays a tremendous role in food so I play with slicing and […]

Roasted and Pickled Asparagus with Hard-boiled Quail Eggs
June 6, 2012 Leave a Comment by 200birdies Asparagus

Roasted and Pickled Asparagus with Hard-boiled Quail Eggs

There’s something satisfying about bringing the year full circle in the continuum of field, kitchen and pantry. Here, the combination […]

Homemade Sesame Mayonnaise: Vegetable Dip and a Chicken and Pepper Salad
May 29, 2012 Leave a Comment by 200birdies Appetizers

Homemade Sesame Mayonnaise: Vegetable Dip and a Chicken and Pepper Salad

This is not your average mayonnaise. Not even for homemade. Made with rice vinegar, soy sauce and toasted sesame oil, […]

Ricotta Frittata: Hakuna Matata
April 25, 2012 Leave a Comment by 200birdies Asparagus

Ricotta Frittata: Hakuna Matata

Someone could make a jingle out of that title. Ricotta frittata is a springtime refrain for casual living. It reminds […]

Asparagus Risotto with Spring Onions
April 24, 2012 Leave a Comment by 200birdies Asparagus

Asparagus Risotto with Spring Onions

Ah April, when the asparagus stalks emerge all spindly from the bare ground and plump violet spring onions are bunched […]

Asparagus, Leek and Mushroom Lasagna
April 8, 2012 Leave a Comment by 200birdies Asparagus

Asparagus, Leek and Mushroom Lasagna

Early local spring vegetables baked with lasagna noodles epitomize the season with light, bright flavors in a warm, comforting dish […]

Spring Vegetables with Pasta
June 12, 2011 Leave a Comment by 200birdies Asparagus

Spring Vegetables with Pasta

Before we are overwhelmed by the bounteous fruits and vegetables of summer, we find spring to be the time for […]

Simple Asparagus and Leek Soup
May 19, 2011 Leave a Comment by 200birdies Asparagus

Simple Asparagus and Leek Soup

A Bowl of Spring The weather’s ugly, cold and wet, and yet Burstings of spring and just sprung leeks Mean […]

Pickled Asparagus with Curry Spices
May 17, 2011 1 Comment by 200birdies Asparagus

Pickled Asparagus with Curry Spices

After a few seasons of trying, I am gradually improving my pickled asparagus and this one looks like it will […]

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