Saturday, April 12, 2008

Spring is Here- Great for Asparagus, Artichokes etc.

We are all excited to see the spring vegetables that have arrived in the Farmer's Market.
Try one of these recipes at home for a wonderful way to use some of the seasonal produce.

Asparagus with Dill Vinaigrette
Serves 4

Ingredients
1 1/4 pounds thin asparagus, trimmed
Salt, pepper, to taste
1 shallot, minced
1/4 cup minced dill
3 Tb. white wine vinegar
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

1. If the asparagus are thick, peel the stems about halfway up.
2. Fill a large high-sided skillet with cold water, add pinch of salt and asparagus. Bring to simmer over med-hi heat. Simmer for 2 minutes if they are thin, 4 minutes if thick.
3. Meanwhile in a small bowl whisk together the shallot, dill and vinegar. Add oil slowly, whisking until emulsified. Add salt and pepper to taste.
4. Transfer asparagus to serving plates and drizzle with vinaigrette.

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