What’s Cooking in Gail’s Kitchen? Talking Points: Asparagus If You Peas! When you’re looking for an appealing salad, think asparagus! You’re going to love the bright greens and vibrant red tones in this one. You may even “Kiss the Cook”. By blanching fresh asparagus, it keeps this popular vegetable tender while remaining crisp. The mild flavor reminds me of Springtime as a kid. I used to forage for wild asparagus along country roads, ditches, and abandoned railroad tracks. The natural pale-green spears standing sentinel made them easy to spot. Everyone had their “secret” places where they knew the plants returned year after year, as long as the stalks were snapped off at ground level leaving the roots intact.
ASPARAGUS IF YOU PEAS
Ingredients:
1/2 bunch fresh asparagus, bottom ends trimmed
1 cup frozen peas, thawed and rinsed
1 cup radishes, sliced thin
1/2 cup alfalfa sprouts
1/4 cup raw honey
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions:
Bring salted water to a boil in a large saucepan. Place asparagus spears in water to blanch, about 3-4 minutes until tender. Remove asparagus with tongs and transfer to a colander in ice water for one minute. Drain. Arrange asparagus spears on a platter. Surround them with peas, sliced radishes, and alfalfa sprouts. Place in refrigerator to chill completely. Meanwhile, to make the dressing, combine raw honey, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, white vinegar, and cayenne pepper. Whisk until smooth and creamy. Drizzle over vegetables, as desired.
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Delicious Food and Nice Shot👍😊
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Thanks very much. It tastes divine. 🌿🌱🍃
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Indeed 😊
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Fantastic title 😄
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Awww. Thanks, Erika. Sometimes I crack myself up. 🤣
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Haha, and that is one of the cool things about you 😉😊
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I wish I liked asparagus – it looks so pretty!
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Perhaps you could switch them out for fresh green beans. 🌿
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Not them, either! I eat a limited range of veggies, most of them red, orange or yellow. My Nana would give me a good telling off for being so fussy…
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Hmmm. 🤔
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Yanno, it’s about time asparagus got some friends . . . it deserves them.
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Right? They’ve been hanging around Brussels Sprouts too long. lol 🤣
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I can tell . . .
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Very creative presentation 👍👍
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How kind of you to stop by. Blessings. 🌿💕
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That Mayo, honey dressing is perfect for this..
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Believe it or not, I go through a jar of honey in shirt order. Hmmm. 🤔
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tasty…eco fresh food …have a nice time!
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Freshness never tasted so good. 🌿🌱🍃
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