Parmesan Roasted Asparagus Ingredients

1 lb. fresh Asparagus, washed and trimmed
1 cup Parmesan, shredded (almost like powder)
Grapeseed oil
Salt & Pepper
Lemon wedges for garnish










Crudite' Ingredients

Asparagus, blanched
Green beans, blanched
Carrots, cut into sticks - with stems if available
Celery, cut into sticks - leave the stems on
Cucumber, cut into sticks
Peppers, of all colors cut into sticks





Asparagus & Feta Ingredients

1 lb. asparagus, rinsed and trimmed 4 oz. feta
1/2 red onion, slivered
Olive Oil
Salt & Pepper

Preparation Instructions

STEP ONE:
Wash and trim asparagus, the blanch them for 2 minutes in simmering salted water. Remove and place in ice bath for 2 minutes. Remove from ice bath and lay on towel to dry off.

STEP TWO:
Prepare your baking sheet by covering with aluminum foil (for easy clean up) then drizzle with grape seed oil.

STEP THREE:
Cover a plate with parmesan, and one by one, roll each asparagus in the cheese. Put on baking sheet. Bake for 10-15 minutes in a preheated 350 degree oven.

Note: I used my toaster oven. It saves on energy.


Preparation Instructions

Around the base of the flower pot, or if you're serving on a platter, scatter cherry tomatoes and radishes around near the dipping sauces. Dipping sauce ideas: Homemade Ranch, Honey and Dijon mustard sauce, Guacamole, Hummus, Blue Cheese dressing






Preparation Instructions

STEP ONE:
Steam asparagus in 1/2" of simmering salted water for 3-5 minutes.

STEP TWO:
Remove and place in serving bowl. Coat with olive oil, add cheese and slivered onions. Toss together and serve.

Serving suggestions:
Baked Salmon & Sweet potatoes Baked Chicken with White Wine Reduction Sauce