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Asparagus Vinaigrette

Asparagus Vinaigrette

Serve as is, or garnish with a chopped hard-boiled egg or a squeeze of lemon. Preparing asparagus simply, with its best friend the lemon, allows it to shine. 

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Preparation time: 15m

Ingredients:
1 bn asparagus, 1 1/2 t salt, 2 T lemon juice, 1 T white wine vinegar, 1 T Dijon mustard, 5 T olive oil, 1/8 t garlic


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Asparagus, Artichoke and Shiitake Risotto

Asparagus, Artichoke and Shiitake Risotto

This springtime risotto is totally worth the effort of cooking it.
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Preparation time: 1h

Ingredients:
5 c broth, 1 c water, 1 lb asparagus, 1 T olive oil, 1/2 butter, 3/4 lb shiitake mushrooms, 2 artichokes, 2 shallots, 1 1/2 c arborio rice, 1/2 c dry white wine, 2 oz parmesan


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Asparagus, Mushroom and Cheddar Tart

Asparagus, Mushroom and Cheddar Tart

Store-bought puff pastry forms a buttery and delicious, but super simple, base for this savory tart. Be sure that the pastry is completely thawed before starting the recipe.

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Preparation time: 20m
Cook.: 20m

Ingredients:
1 puff pastry sheet, flour, 1/4 lb crimini mushrooms, 2 scallions, 1 T olive oil, 15 asparagus spears, 3 oz aged cheddar, 2 fresh thyme sprigs, black pepper


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Asparagus, Radish, and Avocado Salad

Asparagus, Radish, and Avocado Salad

Here's a simple salad dressed in a light and creamy dressing, full of fresh herbs.

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Preparation time: 15m

Ingredients:
1/3 c olive oil, 2 T chopped chives, 2 T chopped flat-leaf parsley, 1 clv garlic, 1 T chopped thyme, 8 c bibb lettuce, 1 avocado, 4 radishes, 1 c chopped asparagus, 1 c ribboned asparagus, 1 c snap peas, 1/2 c sour cream, 4 T lemon juice, salt, pepper


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Autumn Minestrone

Autumn Minestrone

If you are a fan of minestrone, you will surely enjoy this veggie-laden version. The kale is a particularly nice touch, imparting a complementary texture as well as a nutritional punch. Wholesome an
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Preparation time: 1h

Ingredients:
2 T oil, 1 c onions, chopped, 2 clv garlic, minced or pressed, 1 t dried oregano, 6 c water, 2 1/2 c winter squash, peeled and cubed. select a firm variety, such as acorn, buttercup, or delicata, 2 1/2 c potatoes, cubed, 1/2 c carrots, peeled and diced, 2 stalks celery, chopped, 4 c kale, stems and center rib removed, chopped, 1 1/2 c cannellini beans, or 15 oz. can, drained, salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste


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Autumn Salad with Pear, Currants, and Hazelnuts

Autumn Salad with Pear, Currants, and Hazelnuts

Feel free to use whatever lettuce or blend of greens you like here.

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Preparation time: 15m

Ingredients:
2 c arugula, 1 pear, 1/4 c hazelnuts, 1/4 c dried currants, 2 T lemon juice, 1 T olive oil, pn salt


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Avgolemono or Greek Lemon-Egg Soup

Avgolemono or Greek Lemon-Egg Soup

A delightful Greek lemon soup.
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Preparation time: 45m

Ingredients:
1 bouillon cube, 1/2 c long grain brown rice, 1 bay leaf, 4 green cardamom pods (crushed), 1 1/2 t salt, 2 eggs (large), 2 egg yolks (large), 10 lemon strips (from the rind), 1/4 c fresh lemon juice, 1 medium shallot (sliced long and very thin)


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Avocado and Sweet Onion Salad

Avocado and Sweet Onion Salad

This salad is so good alongside anything grilled. Its dressing has a healthy kick from jalapenos, but the creamy avocado and sweet onion work to balance it out.

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Preparation time: 20m

Ingredients:
3 limes, 2 jalapeño peppers, 1/3 c olive oil, 1 1/2 t sugar, salt, pepper, 1 sweet onion, 4 avocados, 1 c packed fresh cilantro sprigs