Asparagus & Pear Salad with Watercress and Rucola
This pretty salad has a very nice blend of flavors. The pears and asparagus are really nice together. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: for the salad: 12 spears asparagus (3 per person) 2 pears small bunch watercress handful rucola (also known as rocket or arugula) per person 1-2 ounces soy cheese rosy peppercorns as garnish (optional) [...]
Corn Macaroni with Asparagus, Fava Beans and Arugula Pesto
What a tasty meal this was. The arugula pesto was especially nice in combination with the fava beans and asparagus. Ingredients: 3 cups macaroni (we used corn macaroni) 2 cups fava beans, peeled and blanched 6 nice green asparagus spears for the pesto: 2 large handfuls arugula, cleaned and spun dry 2 cloves garlic 3-5 [...]
White Asparagus with Walnuts, Dates and Soy Cheese
This elegant salad tastes wonderful The combination of salty and sweet with the asparagus is really heavenly. Presented in this manner it would make a lovely holiday meal. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: for the salad: 2 lbs. asparagus 3/4 cup walnuts 3/4 cup dates 3 ounces soy cheese Bib or iceberg lettuce as a bed [...]
Penne Pasta with Asparagus, Black Olives, Basil and Soy Cheese
While fresh asparagus is still available, we would like to share a few more tasty recipes with you. We used white asparagus, black olives and penne pasta, although green asparagus with green olives and bows or spirals would be just as tasty. It is the combination of salty olives, with the fresh asparagus and mild [...]
Asparagus, Fava Beans, Sugar Snap Pea Pods and Pea Salad
This tasty salad features the fresh foods that are now in season, all in bright green colors. Serving Size: 2 Ingredients: for the salad: 5-6 spears fresh green asparagus, blanched and cut into 1/3 inch pieces 1/2 cup fava beans, podded, blanched and skins removed handful young sugar snap pea pods 1/4 cup fresh peas, [...]
White Pizza with Artichokes, Asparagus and Green Olives
This was a really tasty vegan pizza. I think its our new favorite. Ingredients: for the pizza dough: 3 cups flour 1 pkg. yeast 1 Tbs. olive oil salt 1 tsp. sugar 1 cup warm water for the white sauce: 1 & 1/2 cups plain soy yogurt 2 tsp. vegetable bouillon powder 2 Tbs. nutritional [...]
Open-faced Toasted Asparagus Sandwiches
This makes a very special brunch menu or is tasty at any other time of the day as well. Yield: 4 sandwiches Ingredients: 12 asparagus spears, cleaned and trimmed 2 large tomatoes, sliced 4 slices bread, toasted for the vegan cheddar sauce: 2 medium carrots, washed peeled and grated 1/4 cup nutritional yeast flakes 1 [...]
White Asparagus with Herbed Orange Sauce
Asparagus season has begun. We drove specially to get it fresh from the farms where it is grown. This was superb. I’m glad we bought a lot, we will be enjoying this again in the next few days. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 1 pound fresh white asparagus 3/4 cup orange juice 1 vegetable bouillon cube [...]
Review: Sweet and Spicy Szechuan Asparagus
We enjoyed this tasty side dish this evening. It was found at BiteoftheBest.com. It is a very tasty way to enjoy fresh green asparagus. We did not cook it quite according to the instructions. We steamed the asparagus, then followed the instructions with the sauce. Perhaps you will find it as tasty as we did.
Asparagus Wraps
The asparagus season has started. Soon we will have the first white asparagus but these wraps with the green asparagus also make a really tasty, quick and easy lunch. Ingredients: 2-3 asparagus spears per wrap 1 red onion sliced thinly baby plum or cherry tomatoes, halved lettuce or arugula whole wheat tortilla wraps for the [...]
Stuffed Potatoes with Asparagus
These baked stuffed potatoes were really tasty. Fun having them stuffed with the asparagus. Ingredients: 2 pounds baking potatoes such as Idaho 1/2 pound green asparagus 1/4 cup soy cream or milk 1 Tbs. soy margarine salt 1 tsp. grainy mustard Directions: Wash the potatoes well. Prick several times with a fork and bake in [...]
Review: Roasted Asparagus with Lentils
We really enjoyed this meal tonight. As asparagus season comes to a close, we try to have as many nice fresh meals using it as possible. We found this recipe at deliciouslivingmag.com . Lentils are also one of our favorite ingredients. We followed the simple instructions and it turned out great. The only thing different [...]
Exotic asparagus with a spicy mango sauce
The lovely sweetness of the mango pares nicely with the white asparagus to make this refreshing spring salad. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 750 grams white asparagus a pinch sugar 1 mango 125 ml. soy cream 2 tsp. grainy mustard salt and pepper some garden cress to garnish Directions: Peel the asparagus (instructions below). Cook the [...]
Asparagus Almondine
This is really an elegant tasting recipe. White asparagus has such a delicate flavor that you wouldn’t want to over-power. The toasted almonds were a delicious condiment that we look forward to enjoying again. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 2 lb. fresh white asparagus. pinch salt pinch sugar 1/4 cup of slivered almonds 1/4 cup of [...]














