What’s Cooking in Gail’s Kitchen? The Food Whisperer: New Asparagus Spears! Every once in awhile I have an “Ah-ha” moment when I come across fresh produce that I haven’t seen in awhile. This was one of those times. New asparagus smells clean and earthy. It also looks incredibly bright green with splashes of purple on the tips, which should be tightly closed. Make sure the stalks are firm and straight. If they seem to bend quite easily, they’ve already begun to wilt. Put them back. Personally, I prefer the thinner stalks simply because they cook much faster.
NEW ASPARAGUS SPEARS
Ingredients:
15-16 asparagus spears
1/2 red onion, sliced
1/2 cup caper berries, halved
2 tablespoons olive oil
Everything But Bagel seasoning, to taste
Fennel stalks, for garnish
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 400°. Wash and trim asparagus spears. Place into an iron skillet. Arrange the red onion slices and caper berries. Brush generously with olive oil. Sprinkle with Everything But Bagel seasoning. Bake in the oven for 8-10 minutes, or until slightly charred. Remove from oven and garnish with fennel stalks. Serve immediately.
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Yes, please, Gail!
Joanna
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Coming right up! 🌿🍃🌾
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Cannot wait!
Joanna
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Let’s all jump on a plane and visit Peggy in Australia! ✈️ 🇦🇺
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A bit late to be harvesting asparagus but yummy if you can find some. A taste of summer 😋😋🙋♂️
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Just as it’s 5:00 somewhere….it’s asparagus season somewhere. 😜
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Yippee! It’s asparagus season in Australia.
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Boom! 💥🌾
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Looks delicious! Those are monster capers!
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Caper berries are bigger than capers you but in a jar. They’re more like a pickle. 😜
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Yum! I could eat capers by the spoonful!
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If you ever get the chance, try these caper berries. Outstanding. 👏
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I will definitely look for them!
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Great quick side dish! Love the use of “everything” seasoning. 🙂
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I’m kinda addicted to that seasoning. 🤣
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Sounds great!
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Thanks very much. 🙏🏻🍃
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I think I have to wait with that one until next spring… wow, I love those huge capers 😋
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I like adding them as a garnish to a Bloody Mary. 🥃🍃🍅
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Never tried that. Will keep it in mind!
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Yumolicious. 🌿🍃🌾
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This is eye catching, also real artwork. :-)) Thank you, Gail! Enjoy your day! xx Michael
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I couldn’t wait to eat it. 😋🌿
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My favorite
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Yes, asparagus makes us smile. 🌾😋
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Looks delish Gail. Love Asparagus 😋 and they are in season. 😀😊
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Hurray. You are in for a real surprise. 🌿🍃🌾
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