In my backyard garden, asparagus often are the first crop of the spring season, and I can think of several ways to cook this year's first bunch ... click on title for more
First Spring Harvest
Tag: asparagus
Mexican Style Asparagus
In addition to making a lovely soup, or procuring a nice bite to pasta or a salad, asparagus go really well next to steak or other meat; simply steaming them is the most popular way to cook the shoots, but in this recipe, they are stir-fried with veggies in Mexico's national colours, which gives them the name "a la mexicana" - "Mexican Style" ... click on title for more
Cilantro and Asparagus Soup
Fresh garden asparagus are a great way to enhance the bright green colour of cilantro, and tame its strong flavour. The soup has a thick consistency without the addition of cream, and it can be made vegan by choosing veggie broth. It is garnished with tortilla chips, so it is gluten free. Dairy and gluten free, vegan, pretty, and gourmet; what else could be possibly asked from a soup? ... click on image for more
Baby, It’s (Still) Cold Outside
It is April, and yesterday was a very sunny day, so I went to the backyard to check how my garlic and chives were doing since last time, and see if there was any sign of asparagus spears... click on image for more
My Slice of Mexico 