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Asian Rice Noodle Salad

Asian Rice Noodle Salad

An Asian-inspired side dish that can easily become a main dish.

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Preparation time: 15m

Ingredients:
1/2 c red onion, 1/2 c toasted sesame oil, 1 c thai sweet chili sauce, 1/2 c celery, 1/2 c carrots, 1/2 lb rice noodles, 1 c red bell pepper, 1/2 c cabbage, 1 T black sesame seeds, 1/4 c peanuts


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Asparagus and Blue Cheese Pasta

Asparagus and Blue Cheese Pasta

An elegant and unusual choice for a special springtime dinner.

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Preparation time: 20m

Ingredients:
1 lb asparagus, 1 lb pasta, 1 c half and half, 1 c parmesan cheese, 1 c blue cheese, 4 T butter


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Asparagus Brown Rice Medley

Asparagus Brown Rice Medley

Reminiscent of fried rice, this quick dish is a different way to enjoy asparagus.

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Preparation time: 15m

Ingredients:
1/2 c onions, 1 c mushrooms, 2 c asparagus, 2 t peanut oil, 2 T tamari, 2 c brown rice, 1/2 c celery, 1 red bell pepper


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Asparagus Mimosa

Asparagus Mimosa

Delightfully green spears of fresh, tender asparagus tossed in a buttery sauce. Garnished with a chopped egg or tofu and granished with fresh chervil.

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Preparation time: 10m

Ingredients:
2 T lemon juice, 4 T butter, salt, 8 oz asparagus, pepper, 2 eggs, 1 T chervil


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Asparagus Pickled with Tarragon and Green Garlic

Asparagus Pickled with Tarragon and Green Garlic

Asparagus is preserved here with its seasonal companions of tarragon and green garlic. Regular garlic is a fine substitute though!

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Preparation time: 45m

Ingredients:
3 lb asparagus, 1 green garlic, 3 tarragon, 1 1/2 bay leaves, 1 1/2 dried chiles, 18 black peppercorns, 15 coriander seeds, 6 allspice berries, 1 1/2 c white wine vinegar, 1 1/2 c water, 2 T sugar, 2 1/2 t salt


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Asparagus Risotto

Asparagus Risotto

Celebrate spring using local asparagus in this risotto.

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Preparation time: 45m

Ingredients:
5 c vegetable broth, 1 lb asparagus, 1/4 c sun-dried tomatoes, 2 T shallots, 2 T olive oil, 1 c arborio rice, 1 lemon, 1 c basil, 1/2 c parmesan cheese, grated, 2 T watercress, 1/3 c walnuts


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Asparagus Stir Fry

Asparagus Stir Fry

A fast and easy stir-fried dinner dish. Make it vegetarian or not!
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Preparation time: 15m

Ingredients:
2 lb asparagus, 3 T oil, 3 t sesame oil, 2 T chopped fresh ginger, 1 clv garlic, minced, 1 T soy sauce, 3/4 c roasted cashews or finely diced chicken


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Asparagus Strudel

Asparagus Strudel

A beautiful dish for a special brunch or dinner.
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Preparation time: 1h

Ingredients:
1 lb asparagus, 1/2 c minced onions, 2 1/2 sticks of butter, 1/2 lb Swiss cheese, grated, 1/2 c freshly grated parmesan cheese, 2 oz sliced, toasted almonds, 3 eggs, 1/2 c minced fresh herbs such as dill, mint, chives and parsley or 1t dried dill, salt and pepper to taste, 2 T lemon juice, 16 sheets filo pastry, thawed