My mother enjoyed any opportunity to wish on something. In the spring, when in those olden days asparagus wasn't as plenteous throughout the year, she would wish on the first asparagus of the season to hit our table. So last week when asparagus was on sale and really very nice indeed, I bought a bunch and wished on it. Not going to tell you what my wish was, but I have put that bunch of the tender green stems to good use. Some to top my homemade white pizza, some to brighten a risotto dish and now looking for another use for the rest.
"Better Homes and Gardens" this month has some appealing ideas: There's "Avocado and Egg Sandwiches"; "Asparagus Fritter Sticks"; "Ham and Asparagus Stuffed Chicken; "Garlicky Asparagus Flatbread"; "Roasted Asparagus Orange Salad"; "Fresh Asparagus Ribbon Salad"; and finally "Grilled Asparagus Soup with Chili Croutons". You can look up these recipes on BH&G's website, but I'm sure you can create something akin just from reading these good looking recipe titles. Many good cooks are roasting all of their vegetables these days. As for me, I"m fine with steamed, sprinkled with lemon juice and buttered.
What's next to wish on? Maybe English peas. Something's got to work.
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