Asparagus Soup

Ingredients : 1 lb. fresh young asparagus, rinsed 4 cups vegetable stock or water (optional: chicken broth) 2 tbsp. unsalted butter 4 shallots, sliced 2 cloves garlic, minced salt and pepper 1-1/2 tbsp. all-purpose flour 1/2 cup milk (optional) 1/2 cup cream chopped fresh dill or finely grated Parmesan cheese, garnish Cooking Procedures : Trim 1 to 1-1/2 inches off the attractive top tips from the asparagus and set aside. Cut the woody tough stem ends and reserve. Slice the remaining tender stalks into 1/2 inch pieces. Prepare an ice bath. Set aside. In a medium pot, bring the water or vegetable stock to […] Read more »

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Ingredients : 2 lb. fresh asparagus 5 tbsp. butter 3 eggs, beaten 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 tbsp. heavy cream pinch of nutmeg Cooking Procedures : Prepare a grease baking dish. Set aside. Cut the asparagus into an inch diagonal pieces, discard the tough brown tips. Cook in boiling salted water to cover for 5 minutes or until tender, but firm. Drain and set aside. In the same pot, melt 2 tbsp. butter. Add drained asparagus and cook for a minute, tossing gently. Remove from heat. In another saucepan, combine eggs, cheese, 3 tbsp. butter, cream and nutmeg. Cook sauce over […] Read more »

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Ingredients : 1 lb. beef flank or boneless sirloin steak 1 tbsp. vegetable oil 1 tsp. cornstarch 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. sugar 1 tsp. soy sauce dash of white pepper 4 oz. snow peas (pea pods) 1 lb. asparagus 2 green onions (with tops) 1/4 cup chicken broth (or cold water) 2 tbsp. cornstarch 2 tbsp. oyster sauce 1 tsp. sugar 3 tbsp. vegetable oil 1 tsp. finely chopped gingerroot 1 tsp. finely chopped garlic 2 tbsp. vegetable oil 1 tsp. salt 2 tbsp. dry white wine 1/2 cup chicken broth Cooking Procedures : Trim fat from beef and […] Read more »

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