I'm trying to think of something fun to do with asparagus. Ideas?

[crispini]

So, for Christmas dinner, we decided that we were going to bag the sit down traditional dinner and just eat appetizers and fun stuff. So far I think we're going to have:

Brie en croute
Pate
Wild rice salad
Figs with goat cheese wrapped in prosciutto
Brussels sprout salad
Stuffed jalapenos

I was trying to think of something fun and snackworthy to do with asparagus. Anyone got any good ideas? :hi:

[GOPisEvil]

1. You could grill it.

It'll be warm enough. :D

Or, just use a grill pan. My mom also covers asparagus with a peppercorn ranch dressing. It sounds odd, but it's good.

[crispini]

8. I've got all this nice firewood, and it's just sitting here.

So much for winter. :shrug: Mmmm, asparagus and ranch, that does sound yummy. Thanks! :hi:

[no name no slogan]

2. I like it grilled

just put a little olive oil on it, and slap it on the grill for a couple minutes. I've never done it myself, but I've eaten it that way before and it's been good

[Pacifist Patriot]

3. Once went to a wedding where they had...

asparagus stalks wrapped in ham and sprinkled with lemon juice. I'm a vegetarian so that doesn't appeal to me, but it went over quite well and is easy to prepare. I personally love asparagus stalks basted in olive oil and salt and pepper grilled out on a gas or charcoal grill, but I live in Florida so it might not be practical if you are somewhere where it's 20 below.

By the way, no matter how it is cooked, asparagus is finger food. Ask Miss Manners, Emily Post or Amy Vanderbilt.

[crispini]

11. Mmm, tasty!

Thanks! :hi:

[AlCzervik]

4. i roast it with kosher salt and cracked black pepper and the when it's fork tender

i put feta cheese and bacon on it, you need to use some olive spray first and the salt and pepper it.

[rug]

5. Cast them.

[GreenPartyVoter]

29. My choice also

[ThomCat]

6. Soak it overnight in orange juice and then grill it!

That's one of my favorite ways of having Asparagus! :9

[crispini]

9. Really! I have never heard of that! What does the OJ do?

[ThomCat]

10. It softens up the Asparagus fibers and gives it a really nice

citrus aftertaste. It's a very mild and gentle citrus taste. Though you can use lemon juice if you want a stronger citrus taste too. :)

[crispini]

12. Very interesting, I might have to try that!

Thanks! :hi:

[Ptah]

7. Cast Asparagus

[Pale Blue Dot]

13. You can use it to make your pee smell funny.

I love asparagus, so I know what I'm talking about.

[VenusRising]

14. I've seen it wrapped in bacon and the pan fried.

I always wanted to try it.

Mmmmmmmmm. Bacon. :9

[fizzgig]

25. i was going to suggest that

it is soooooooooo good :9

[VenusRising]

26. Because you are a Goddess!

:loveya::hug:

[fizzgig]

27. a roly poly goddess, maybe

;)

:loveya:

[eppur_se_muova]

39. Should be popular with poly theists! nt

[underpants]

15. Shove it up your nose and do naked jumpingjacks at the bus station

Well... it would be fun

[Capn Sunshine]

36. That's what I call Holiday Spirit!

Great use of asparagus as well.

[grasswire]

16. I had an appetizer years ago...

...that was cooked asparagus spears wrapped in crustless good white bread slices cut to fit....but what was spread on the bread before rolling? I think it was a lemony cream cheese, spread real thin. It was delicious.

[Whoa_Nelly]

17. Wow! Here are some really great appetizer ideas for asparagus!

http://www.cdkitchen.com/recipes/cat/1574/0.shtml

[LiberalEsto]

18. Simple roasted asparagus

Put a little olive oil, salt and pepper in a plastic bag. Add the asparagus. Shake so the asparagus is completely coated.

Place in foil-lined baking pan.

Bake 20 minutes at 400 degrees F.

[Zoigal]

31. Roast, and sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan cheese before serving..z

[qwertyMike]

19. I see from your menu

that you might be Vegetarian.

If not, marinande it in OJ and eat with LOBSTER

Saliva

They pay $150 for that in New York
Happy Holidays

[MonkeyFunk]

20. How do you make brussels sprout salad?

I loves me some brussels sprouts!

[ThomCat]

21. You're weird.

:P

and I say that as a long-time vegan who sometimes likes brussel sprouts.

[MonkeyFunk]

23. Yes

I get that a lot. I have a rare affection for brussels sprouts and red beets. I really really love 'em.

Can't stand olives though.

[eppur_se_muova]

38. One of my favorite salads -- BS, mandarin orange segments, pecans.

I believe the sprouts are just boiled "in the usual way", with a *little* butter added for mellower flavor. Pecans are added last.

Also, BS, cherry tomatoes, and larger pearl onions. Tomatoes are not cooked, and onions can be well cooked or nearly raw as you like. Even comes close to Xmas colors! (Haven't had the chance to try this with plum tomatoes.)

[Lars39]

22. Darts

[DarkTirade]

24. Freeze it, add fins. Instant mini lawn darts!

Oh... wait. You wanna eat it?

[jgraz]

28. I can think of something REALLY fun you could do with it

Oh wait...that's a cucumber. Never mind.

[Rabrrrrrr]

30. Buy yourself $1000 worth of Hombard lobster. Put half (steamed) in pan, cover in asparagus,

put the other half (still raw) on top. Put in 350 degree oven for 15 minutes.

Toss out lobster, and serve asparagus as finger food.

[MonkeyFunk]

32. lol

you saw that Iron Chef episode, too, eh? That's probably the craziest thing I ever saw on that show.

[Rabrrrrrr]

41. Yes, I did! I bet that asparagus was damned tasty, though.

And I'm sure they used the lobster for something, even if it didn't show up as part of the competition menu. Chefs don't waste food.

[NMDemDist2]

33. aspergras wrapped in lox and cream cheese

take lox (thinly sliced smoked salmon) spread cream cheese on the salmon, roll up a chilled blanched asparagus spear in it then slice the roll on an angle to bite size pieces

yummy! :9

[Connonym]

34. what I was thinking would get this thread locked :-P

[GirlinContempt]

35. Its really good if you just drizzle it with

some olive oil and lemon, bake it in the oven at around 350 till it's done to however you like it (I like mine very crisp, so around 5 mins), and then crumble some feta on top when it comes out.

Beans, like fresh green beans, are also good that way done similarly. Steamed, then mix together about 4tbs olive oil, 1/2 tbs lemon juice, and 1 tsp oregano, mix with beans, top with crumbled feta.... yum...

[Capn Sunshine]

37. Make asparagus mousse and put it in small puff pastry.

Use frozen filo dough if you can't find puff pastry.About the size of a silver dollar. With a sliver of prosciutto for garnish; drizzle with olive oil.

[eppur_se_muova]

40. Got a wok?

Soak whole asparagus spears in cold water for an hour (two if extra big). Blot dry, rub with salt, let stand for 10 min., then blot dry again. Cut into 1" segments and stir fry in a couple of Tb of oil, plus 1 tsp of sesame oil (spicy!). IIRC, they turn dark green when they are just about al dente.

This is more of a filling veggie dish than an appetizer, though.

[EstimatedProphet]

42. Why wasn't this locked as a sex thread?