Spicy Avocado Dip

Posted on October 29, 2013 by Mary Moore
Spicy Avocado Dip
Serves 8
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Prep Time
15 min
Prep Time
15 min
Ingredients
  1. 6 - 8 ripe avocados
  2. 3/4 cup sour cream
  3. 1 jalapeno pepper, grilled, skin and seeds removed
  4. 1 Tbsp worcestershire sauce
  5. 3 tsp tabasco
  6. 1/2 bunch fresh cilantro, washed, dried and chopped
  7. juice and zest of 1 lime
  8. 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  9. salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
  10. optional garnish: ripe tomatoes, diced; sprigs of cilantro
Instructions
  1. Cut avocados in half, remove pit and place pulp in Cuisinart. (reserve 2 pits)
  2. Add remaining ingredients and puree until smooth.
  3. Transfer to a non-reactive container, place pits in puree to keep fresh.
  4. Serve immediately or keep air tight until needed.
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Asparagus Soup

Posted on October 29, 2013 by Mary Moore
Asparagus Soup
Serves 8
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Prep Time
30 min
Cook Time
30 min
Total Time
1 hr
Prep Time
30 min
Cook Time
30 min
Total Time
1 hr
Ingredients
  1. 1 cup sliced yellow onions
  2. 3 Tbsp butter
  3. 2 lbs. Fresh green asparagus, washed and butts trimmed
  4. 2 qt. lightly salted boiling water
  5. salt
  6. 2 Tbsp flour
  7. freshly ground white pepper
  8. ½ cup heavy cream, cream fraiche or sour cream
Instructions
  1. Cook the onions and butter slowly in a saucepan until tender and translucent.
  2. Cut 2 ½ to 3” from the tips of the asparagus; drop them into the boiling water and boil for 3 minutes or until barely tender.
  3. Shock the asparagus in ice water and reserve the boiling liquid. Drain and reserve the tips.
  4. Chop the remaining stalks into ½” lengths and add to the onions with a sprinkle of salt. Cover and cook slowly 5 minutes.
  5. Stir in the flour and cook, stirring, 3 minutes more.
  6. Remove from heat and when the bubbling stops, blend in the hot asparagus cooking water. Simmer uncovered 25 to 30 minutes, or until tender enough to puree.
  7. Cut just the tips off of the remaining asparagus pieces and cut the tips in half. Add the lower parts of the tips to the soup and puree. Strain through a sieve to remove the fibers. Taste to correct the seasoning.
Notes
  1. To serve hot: Just before serving, reheat to a simmer and stir in the cream. Taste and correct seasoning. Garnish with tips.
  2. To serve cold: Chill uncovered. Stir in chilled cream or top with a dollop of cream fraiche or sour cream and asparagus tips.
Adapted from The Way to Cook
Adapted from The Way to Cook
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Roasted Asparagus

Posted on October 29, 2013 by Mary Moore
Roasted Asparagus with Lemon & Parmesan
Serves 8
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Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
25 min
Total Time
40 min
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
25 min
Total Time
40 min
Ingredients
  1. 2 lbs fresh asparagus
  2. olive oil
  3. Kosher salt
  4. Freshly ground black pepper
  5. Zest of 1 lemon
  6. Parmesan cheese for dusting
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Break off the tough ends of the asparagus and, if they're thick, peel them. Place the asparagus on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, then toss to coat the asparagus completely.
  3. Spread the asparagus in a single layer and sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper. Roast the asparagus for 25 minutes, until tender but still crisp.
  4. Remove from oven and sprinkle with lemon zest and finely grated Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.
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