asparagus

Creamy Dreamy Asparagus Kale Pasta

June 5, 2011

This dish combines a whole lot of Healthy Tasty Cheap superstars. Asparagus, kale, chickpeas, and lemon all come together with a big dose of goat cheese for a rich and creamy, protein packed vegetarian entree. When I first started trying to eat healthier, I struggled with reducing my pasta consumption. I love the texture, how easy [...]

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Asparagus with Miso Dipping Sauce

June 4, 2011

You may have noticed through reading this blog that I have an affinity for miso dressings. There are several reasons behind this. 1) It is delicious. 2) It tastes like home.  I grew up Vancouver where Japanese food reigns supreme. 3) It is cheap and lasts in the fridge forever.  A 5$ tub does me [...]

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Shaved Asparagus Pizza w/ Quinoa Crust

June 3, 2011

When I saw some lovely purple asparagus at the market, I knew that had to combine it with a recipe that I have been wanting to try for a while: Quinoa Pizza Crust. Since quinoa and pizza are two of my favorite foods, it seemed destined to be a winning combo. This is the purple asparagus. With [...]

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Asparagus with Poached Egg

June 2, 2011

Want a really easy, light, healthy, elegant appetizer that will impress your dinner guests? Asparagus with a poached egg on top is simple and absolutely delicious. The poached egg and the oozy yolk serve as a sauce for your asparagus and the combination of flavors is divine. Also, eggs are a really cheap source of [...]

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Asparagus with Balsamic Vinaigrette

June 1, 2011

This is one of my favourite ways to enjoy asparagus.  Fresh, light, simple, fast and full of flavor. When prepping asparagus I always use the bend and snap technique I learned from my mom.  Take your asparagus and bend it, where it snaps is where the end should be broken off. My favourite way to [...]

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Asparagus

May 30, 2011

Oh, delicious asparagus! For me, these tender green spears taste like the very essence of spring. Be they steamed, sauteed, BBq’ed or blended up into a dip, I am always game for some of their deliciousness. Here on the West Coast asparagus season is winding down, but folks on the East Coast and in the Midwest [...]

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