It's Asparagus Time!!!

LumpyFats · Post by **LumpyFats** » Sat Mar 05, 2011 3:07 pm

While springtime isn't quite here yet, our lovely spring vegetable Mr. Asparagus is. I just ate like a pound of it. Quick saute with some olive oil, garlic, fresh pepper, and a squeeze of lemon at the end of it.

Love it on the grill as well, and it's great in risotto and cream sauces, too.

chef97 · Post by **chef97** » Sun Mar 06, 2011 5:15 pm

Yes, asparagus! It is normally really expensive here in AZ but this time of year it's cheap and we love it on the grill too..... When they are long and skinny I like those best when they get too thick they can become kind of woody....

LumpyFats · Post by **LumpyFats** » Wed Mar 09, 2011 8:11 pm

chef97 wrote:Yes, asparagus! It is normally really expensive here in AZ but this time of year it's cheap and we love it on the grill too..... When they are long and skinny I like those best when they get too thick they can become kind of woody....

Agree! Right around March/April is when they are at their peak and cheapest. And, yes, skinniest is best. You barely have to cook them at all, and they are perfect.

chef97 · Post by **chef97** » Thu Mar 10, 2011 9:14 am

stenchasaurous wrote:Cut it into 2" long sections, wrap it in bacon and skewer the pieces in toothpicks, marinate them in maple syrup, crush black pepper on them and sprinkle with sea salt flakes, then grill until the bacon is slightly crispy and the maple syrup caramelizes.

Sounds yummy stench! I'm going to give this recipe a try this weekend.....

Erison · Post by **Erison** » Thu Mar 10, 2011 5:13 pm

stenchasaurous wrote:Cut it into 2" long sections, wrap it in bacon and skewer the pieces in toothpicks, marinate them in maple syrup, crush black pepper on them and sprinkle with sea salt flakes, then grill until the bacon is slightly crispy and the maple syrup caramelizes.

I don't know what the fuck you just said, but now I'm hungry.

DBO · Post by **DBO** » Wed Apr 20, 2011 5:36 pm

Yeah, asparagus enhances every meal!

BIGBrandon2785 · Post by **BIGBrandon2785** » Wed Apr 20, 2011 9:11 pm

HAHA,Funny this thread popped up today

I never really tryed asparagus before tonight.I went to my grandparents for dinner and they had it. It was pretty damn good,i'll be cooking it more from now on.

Krystal · Post by **Krystal** » Fri Apr 22, 2011 11:40 am

Asparagus is my fav veggie.
I like melted cheese on top of it too.

/♀\Krys