Asparagus: Asparagus Basics
Asparagus is a perennial garden plant originating in the eastern Mediterranean region. Asparagus is actually a young edible shoot, commonly called a spear . The spear rises from an underground ste ... Tags: asparagus white asparagus purple asparagus green asparagus brief history of asparagus www.quamut.com/quamut/asparagus/page/asparagus_basics.html
Asparagus: Nutritional Information: Asparagus
Nutrient Raw (per 100 g) Water 92% Protein 2.6 g Fat 0.3 g Carbohydrates 4.2 g Calories 24 Asparagus is an excellent source of folic acid and contains vitamin C, potassium, thiamine, riboflavin, v ... Tags: asparagus nutritional information asparagus www.quamut.com/quamut/asparagus/page/nutritional_information_asparagus.html
Asparagus: How to Buy Asparagus
Asparagus are sold in groups of stalks bundled together. When buying asparagus: Look for: Asparagus with firm, crisp stalks; compact, brightly colored head with no traces of rust, and stalks of si ... Tags: buying asparagus how to buy asparagus asparagus www.quamut.com/quamut/asparagus/page/how_to_buy_asparagus.html
Asparagus: How to Prepare Asparagus
Whether you plan to boil, steam, or cook asparagus in another way, you should first remove the stalks’ tough bases and clean the stalks: Trim the asparagus stalks: The bottom 1–2" of ... Tags: preparing asparagus how to prepare asparagus asparagus www.quamut.com/quamut/asparagus/page/how_to_prepare_asparagus.html
Asparagus: How to Cook Asparagus
Asparagus is always eaten cooked. It is most often boiled or steamed but may also be broiled, grilled, roasted, braised, sautéed, stir-fried, or microwaved. It can be served hot or cold. Pure ... Tags: how to cook asparagus cooking asparagus asparagus www.quamut.com/quamut/asparagus/page/how_to_cook_asparagus.html
Asparagus: How to Boil Asparagus
Makes 4 servings. 2 lbs asparagus, cleaned, trimmed, and peeled Salt Instructions Place the asparagus in a wide skillet, with as little crowding as possible. Fill the skillet with just enough salt ... Tags: boiling asparagus how to boil asparagus asparagus www.quamut.com/quamut/asparagus/page/how_to_boil_asparagus.html
Asparagus: How to Steam Asparagus
Asparagus can be steamed by standing the spears upright in a pot or by placing them in an asparagus steamer , a tall, narrow pot in which the asparagus stands upright in an inner basket. Bot ... Tags: how to steam asparagus asparagus steaming asparagus www.quamut.com/quamut/asparagus/page/how_to_steam_asparagus.html
Asparagus: How to Broil Asparagus
Makes 4 servings. 2 lbs asparagus, cleaned, trimmed, and peeled 3 Tbsp olive oil 1 lemon Salt and pepper to taste Instructions Preheat the broiler. If your asparagus spears are thicker than the di ... Tags: broiling asparagus asparagus how to boil asparagus www.quamut.com/quamut/asparagus/page/how_to_broil_asparagus.html
Asparagus: How to Grill Asparagus
Makes 4 servings. 2 lbs asparagus, cleaned, trimmed, and peeled 3 Tbsp olive oil Lemon juice Salt and pepper to taste Instructions Preheat your charcoal or gas grill following the manufacturer ... Tags: grilling asparagus how to grill asparagus asparagus www.quamut.com/quamut/asparagus/page/how_to_grill_asparagus.html
Asparagus: How to Roast Asparagus
Makes 4 servings. 1 Tbsp olive oil 2 lbs asparagus, cleaned, trimmed, and peeled Salt and pepper to taste Instructions Preheat the oven to 450°F. Cover a baking sheet in foil, and drizzle the ... Tags: how to roast asparagus roasting asparagus asparagus www.quamut.com/quamut/asparagus/page/how_to_roast_asparagus.html
Asparagus: How to Braise Asparagus
Makes 4 servings. 2 lbs asparagus, peeled and trimmed 2 Tbsp olive oil Salt and pepper to taste Instructions Preheat the oven to 425°F. Put the asparagus in a bowl, and toss with 2 tablespoon ... Tags: how to braise asparagus braising asparagus asparagus www.quamut.com/quamut/asparagus/page/how_to_braise_asparagus.html
Asparagus: How to Sauté Asparagus
How to Sauté Asparagus Makes 4 servings. Olive oil or butter 2 lbs asparagus, trimmed, peeled, and cut into 1–2" pieces Salt and pepper Instructions Lightly coat the bottom of a wide s ... Tags: asparagus how to saute asparagus sauteeing asparagus www.quamut.com/quamut/asparagus/page/how_to_saut_asparagus.html
Asparagus: How to Microwave Asparagus
Makes 4 servings. 2 lbs asparagus, trimmed and peeled Salt Instructions Place the asparagus in a microwaveproof casserole dish or shallow bowl, along with 2 tablespoons of salted water. Cover the ... Tags: microwaving asparagus how to microwave asparagus asparagus www.quamut.com/quamut/asparagus/page/how_to_microwave_asparagus.html
Asparagus: How to Stir-Fry Asparagus
Makes 4 servings. 2 lbs asparagus, trimmed and peeled Peanut oil Salt or soy sauce (whichever you prefer) Instructions Boil, steam, or microwave the asparagus, but be careful to undercook it, stop ... Tags: how to stir-fry asparagus asparagus stir-frying asparagus www.quamut.com/quamut/asparagus/page/how_to_stirfry_asparagus.html
Asparagus: How to Make Cold Asparagus
Though asparagus should never be eaten raw, it makes an excellent garnish or addition to salads when cooked and then served cold. To make cold asparagus: Cook the asparagus using the method of you ... Tags: asparagus how to make asparagus making cold asparagus how to make cold asparagus www.quamut.com/quamut/asparagus/page/how_to_make_cold_asparagus.html
Asparagus: How to Make Asparagus Soup
You can make asparagus soup by first making your own homemade vegetable stock, or by using store-bought stock. The following recipe makes 4–6 servings. Ingredients for Stock 2 Tbsp olive oi ... Tags: how to make asparagus soup asparagus soup making asparagus soup asparagus www.quamut.com/quamut/asparagus/page/how_to_make_asparagus_soup.html
Asparagus: How to Make Polish-Style Asparagus
Ingredients 2 lb fresh asparagus 2 hard-boiled eggs 3 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley 1/4 lb butter 3 Tbsp fresh breadcrumbs Instructions Trim, peel, and wash the asparagus. Divide the asparagus evenly ... Tags: making Polish-style asparagus asparagus Polish-style asparagus www.quamut.com/quamut/asparagus/page/how_to_make_polishstyle_asparagus.html Copyright © 2008 Barnes & Noble, Inc. |