Asparagus

General Tips

• Always snap off and discard the tough ends of asparagus, and peel thick stalks before using
• Cook asparagus spears in salted water until tender-crisp, then rinse with cold water to prevent further cooking
• To speed up cooking of thick asparagus spears, cut an "x" into the bottom beforehand

Recipe Tips & Hints

• For a great appetizer or side dish, steam asparagus, covered well, and serve with Renée's Gourmet Creole Dijon Sizzlin' Sauce
• Serve fresh asparagus spears with any Renée's Gourmet Dressing & Dip for dipping
• Serve steamed asparagus over fish cooked with Renée's Gourmet Sauces or Dressings
• Make Creole Dijon Beef Oscar by grilling steak, and serve with seafood and asparagus simmered in Renée's Gourmet Creole Dijon Sizzlin' Sauce
• Make a Grilled Vegetable Egg White Omelette stuffed with onions, grilled zucchini, tomatoes and asparagus spears tossed with Renée's Gourmet Roasted Red Pepper & Garlic Sizzlin' Sauce
• Oven-roast asparagus spears drizzled with oil or Renée's Gourmet Creole Dijon Sizzlin' Sauce
• Make Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus Bundles brushed with Renée's Gourmet Naturally Light Greek Feta Mediterranean Vinaigrette
• Blanch asparagus and throw into a Lemon Chicken Organic Green Salad with mesclun, beets and Renée's Gourmet Naturally Light Ravin' Raspberry Vinaigrette
• Make a Creole Frittata by whisking together eggs and Renée's Gourmet Creole Dijon Sizzlin' Sauce and stirring in asparagus, ham, mozzarella and sautéed vegetables, then baking until golden brown
• Serve cooked asparagus with boiled or scrambled eggs and a Renée's Gourmet Dressing & Dip on the side
• Roast marinated pork or lamb leg and serve with asparagus and baby potatoes

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