asparagus

asparagus
Topic Started: Jun 2 2007, 12:59 AM (146 Views)
Cherriterri	Jun 2 2007, 12:59 AM Post #1
Advanced Posts: 1,239 Group: VIP Member #7 Joined: May 21, 2007 Favorite Fruit? Kiwi Favorite Vegetable? Brussels sprouts Favorite Exercise? walking, biking and swimming Healthy Lifestyle Goal? Hmmm, to complete and olympic length triathlon.	So I have recently discovered asparagus. I have also discovered that I really like asparagus. So far they way I have been cooking it has been to throw it on the barbecue for a few minutes and it is really yummy. Does anybody else have any suggestions as to other ways to cook it?



Righ	Jun 2 2007, 12:31 PM Post #2
Regular Posts: 300 Group: Friend Member #6 Joined: May 21, 2007	Hey Cherri , yes its right in the middle of asparagus season , I love it too despite the "unfortunate side-effects" lol I usally do it on a griddle pan on the hob , salt pepper and a good splash of balsamic over it while in the pan, really lifts it. You can just boil it in salted water and just a blob of butter ( ) on it to serve
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Cherriterri	Jun 2 2007, 12:38 PM Post #3
Advanced Posts: 1,239 Group: VIP Member #7 Joined: May 21, 2007 Favorite Fruit? Kiwi Favorite Vegetable? Brussels sprouts Favorite Exercise? walking, biking and swimming Healthy Lifestyle Goal? Hmmm, to complete and olympic length triathlon.	the balsamic vinegar sounds good. I can see how those flavours would go nicely together. I'll give it a try. Thanks Righ



mpowers	Jun 2 2007, 01:26 PM Post #4
Newbie Posts: 23 Group: Friend Member #10 Joined: May 23, 2007	The way I do it is to marinade it in a little olive oil and soy sauce in a zip top bag then either put it on the grill or under the broiler until just tender. MMMM



Cherriterri	Jun 3 2007, 01:02 AM Post #5
Advanced Posts: 1,239 Group: VIP Member #7 Joined: May 21, 2007 Favorite Fruit? Kiwi Favorite Vegetable? Brussels sprouts Favorite Exercise? walking, biking and swimming Healthy Lifestyle Goal? Hmmm, to complete and olympic length triathlon.	Oh, under the broiler! I had not thought of that, it sounds like it would be similar to the bbq. Thanks!



sapphire	Jun 3 2007, 02:48 AM Post #6
Advanced Posts: 809 Group: VIP Member #5 Joined: May 20, 2007 Favorite Fruit? Custard apple, pomelo, orange Favorite Vegetable? Cucumber Favorite Exercise? kickboxing, cross-trainer, rowing Healthy Lifestyle Goal? To eventually be at 140 lbs with muscle tone, and to run my first 5k race.	I've had asparagus soup before that was really good. It's a traditional German soup.



Happyjaxx	Jun 6 2007, 10:35 AM Post #7
Advanced Posts: 763 Group: VIP Member #13 Joined: May 25, 2007	I just take a little bit of EVOO and salt and pepper, cover with tinfoil and pop in the oven. I have had the soy sauce version and it was great, but have yet to try it myself. Thanks for the reminder
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Cherriterri	Jun 6 2007, 12:43 PM Post #8
Advanced Posts: 1,239 Group: VIP Member #7 Joined: May 21, 2007 Favorite Fruit? Kiwi Favorite Vegetable? Brussels sprouts Favorite Exercise? walking, biking and swimming Healthy Lifestyle Goal? Hmmm, to complete and olympic length triathlon.	Thanks happyjaxx, I'm pretty sure I could handle that one! :P



shygemini	Jun 6 2007, 01:51 PM Post #9
Elite Posts: 2,918 Group: Super Mod Member #2 Joined: May 20, 2007 Favorite Fruit? Pineapple Favorite Vegetable? Cabbage Favorite Exercise? Step aerobics, spin class, muscle sculpt, walking Healthy Lifestyle Goal? Currently, to continue to improve my eating habits, and lose the 10lbs i gained back recently!	i never used to like asparagus until recently...my suspicion is that when i've had it in the past, it wasn't cooked correctly, or was overcooked. I have never tried cooking it myself though, perhaps i'll try some of these suggestions



NicC	Jun 16 2007, 09:41 PM Post #10
Elite Posts: 2,253 Group: Moderator Member #9 Joined: May 22, 2007 Favorite Fruit? cherries, grapefruit, mango, fresh pineapple, in season apples Favorite Vegetable? cucumber, red peppers Favorite Exercise? cycling	Great ideas (we have some in the fridge)!!!
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Deleted User	Aug 3 2007, 03:59 PM Post #11
Deleted User	I just started to like asparagus. I saute it with olive oil and crushed red pepper and put it over penne noodles. sprinkle with with parmesan cheese. Its great.
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TeachX3	Aug 2 2008, 09:43 PM Post #12
Elite Posts: 3,192 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: May 20, 2007 Favorite Fruit? Apples, Pears, Strawberries, Bananas, Grapes, Cherries & Pineapple Favorite Vegetable? Onions, Broccoli, Olives, Baby Carrots & Fully LOADED Veggie Salads Favorite Exercise? Dancing, Stretches, Walking & Playing w/ my Furry Babies Healthy Lifestyle Goal? To be as healthy as I can be w/ having MS and to weigh between 140-144 pounds!	I don't think I have ever had asparagus, LOL but thanks for these ideas on how to cook it!
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Princess2one	Aug 4 2008, 02:31 PM Post #13
Advanced Posts: 609 Group: VIP Member #149 Joined: June 2, 2008 Favorite Fruit? Pineapple, Strawberries, Grapes, Grapefruit, Bananas, Favorite Vegetable? Red Peppers, Cucumbers, Broccoli, Spinach Favorite Exercise? Walking, Dancing	Teach, you should try it, it's so good. Only I suggest trying it cooked a few different ways. Here why: When it is lightly cooked it has a lighter flavor(this is how I like it), then when it is cooked longer it has a real strong flavor, I can't stand that flavor. But lightly cooked it's great!
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