Easter Dinner was wonderful -- thanks to Joe for his Parmesan Asparagus

[miainmd]

I made Joe's Parmesan Asparagus. I didn't have herbs de Provence -- so I just used a little crushed oregano and basil. I also marinated for 4 hours in the fridge (the whole timing what gets cooked when has never been my strong suit). It was FABULOUS and my 5 year old daughter was fighting me for more -- thanks for a veggie keeper!

Joe's Parmesan Asparagus

Mix together to make a marinade:

2 Tbs. olive oil

1 Tbs. dry white wine

1 Tbs. vinegar

3 garic cloves, crushed in a garlic press

1/4 tsp. ground herbs de Provence

Salt and pepper

Pour marinade over:

1-1/4 lbs. asparagus and let marinate 15 minutes.

Preheat oven to 400*F.

Sprinkle on a plate:

1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Roll the asparagus in the cheese and arrange in a single layer on an ovenproof platter. Pour any remaining marinade over the asparagus and bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, until lightly browned and sizzling hot. Garnish with:

Lemon wedges

Sprigs of Italian parsley

Serve immediately.

From "Classic Home Cooking" by Mary Berry and Marlene Speiler.

Never make an important decision on an empty stomach.

(my late FIL)

 

[miainmd]

We also loved the Julia Child lamb recipe --

I marinated it in the fridge for 3 days (not on purpose -- life was a little hectic and I kept meaning to cook it earlier in the week) but it was wonderful, anyway! Moist and flavorful!
Thanks Joe and Sylvia!

 

[miainmd]

We also made Southern Living's Chilled Sesame Asparagus

It was yummy and different -- but people ate more of the Parmesan Asparagus.

Chilled Sesame Asparagus
From


1 1/2 to 2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted

Cook asparagus in boiling water about 4 to 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Plunge asparagus into ice water to stop the cooking process; drain, cover, and chill 2 hours.
Whisk together sesame oil and next 3 ingredients. Chill 2 hours.

Arrange asparagus on a serving dish; spoon dressing evenly over top. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

 

[miainmd]

We made Josh's Cauliflower Popcorn. I think I have eaten 3 heads of cauliflower in the

last two weeks all by myself. I think I have actually GAINED weight because I have eaten so much cauliflower. It's so addictive. After tonight, my brother has also become a cauliflower popcorn addict!

I know experts say a varied diet is best, but is there any downside to too much cauliflower?

 

[joe]

There is only one downside to too much cauliflower...

but it's not mentioned in polite society, lol.

I'm so glad dinner was a success! Julia's marinade has never let me down, and though I haven't made that asparagus recipe in years (my one ovenproof platter broke) I'll have to revisit it.