Archive for August, 2007

Oven Roast Asparagus with Smoked Salmon

Thursday, August 30th, 2007

Serves: 4 (as a starter)

Ingredients
8 spears Australian Asparagus per person
Olive oil
Sea salt
Black Pepper
1 slice smoked salmon cut into strips
Lemon Wedges
METHOD:
• In a bowl, toss the asparagus with a glug of olive oil, a good pinch of the sea salt and a freshly ground black pepper.
• Lay the asparagus on a baking sheet and [...]

Fresh Asparagus with Parma Ham with Herby Yoghurt Dressing

Thursday, August 30th, 2007

Preparation and Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Serves: 4

Ingredients
2-3 bunches Australian Asparagus
8 thin slices Parma ham without the fat
1 small bag mixed salad
110g natural yogurt
2 tablespoons lemon juice
A handful of chopped herbs (parsley, chervil, basil)
METHOD:
• Wash the asparagus and remove woody ends.
• Blanch the asparagus in boiling water for two minutes or until tender. Remove [...]

Asparagus Pissaladiere Recipe

Thursday, August 30th, 2007

Serves 8

Ingredients
1 packet ready rolled puff pastry
750g red onions, peeled and thinly sliced
60g butter
2 tbsp olive oil
3 sprigs fresh thyme
1 sprig rosemary
1 bay leaf
2 tsp soft light brown sugar
2 bunches Australian Asparagus
1 egg, beaten
METHOD:
• Preheat the oven to 200°C.
• Melt the butter with the oil in a saucepan. Add the onions, stir well [...]