The first planting of our peas are up and we can see the rows very well now. They are looking great. Peas are a cold weather corp and can handle a few degrees of frost much better than asparagus.
Grilled Prosciutto & Provolone Asparagus Bundles
This is our daughter, Angie’s favorite asparagus recipe. It is very easy, but also very impressive. Angie & her family live in Fort McMurray. Every spring we send her batches of asparagus. The best way we have found to get fresh asparagus to her is through a very kind man who works in Fort McMurray that visits our booth at …
Asparagus with Blue Cheese
If you are a blue cheese lover, then this recipe is for you. Doug & I both love blue cheese and race each other for the last morsel. Ingredients 1 lb. Edgar Farms fresh asparagus 2 tsp. red wine vinegar 2 Tbsp. olive oil 2 Tbsp. chives – minced 4 Tbsp. blue cheese – crumbled white pepper – freshly ground …
Hollandaise Sauce
It is only a myth that this is difficult to make. It is incredibly easy and tastes so much better than the packaged mixes from the store. Ingredients [list type=”checkmarks”] 3 egg yolks 1 Tbsp. lemon juice ½ tsp. salt 2 drops red pepper sauce 1 cup butter - boiling [/list] Directions Heat blender bowl with boiling water. Mix all ingredients except …
Randy’s Steak Neptune
Our son-in-law, Randy, treats us to Steak Neptune with fresh asparagus every spring. This is a real hit with our family. A very impressive meal that is extremely quick and easy to prepare. Ingredients [list type=”checkmarks”] Tenderloin steaks – 1 for each guest Crab meat or imitation crab (pollock) Edgar Farms steamed asparagus (about 5-6 spears for each chicken breast) …
Southwest Marinated BBQ Round Roast
Pierce roast all over with BBQ fork or sharp knife. Place roast and marinade in large ziplock bag and ensure roast is evenly coated with marinade. Seal bag and marinate in fridge 24-48 hours.
Rhubarb
We checked the rhubarb patch today, too. The stalks have about 2″ of delicious red rhubarb showing now. Can hardly wait to make some spring rhubarb sauce and serve it over ice cream.
Pea Tendrils with Crimini Mushrooms and Leeks
Enjoy this delicious recipe! Ingredients [list type=”checkmarks”] 3 Tbsp. butter 1 cup thinly sliced leeks (white and pale green parts only; about 1 medium) 2 cloves garlic, minced 8 ounces crimini mushrooms, sliced 8 cups pea tendrils, left intact [/list] Directions Melt butter in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add leek; cover and cook until leek is soft …
Randy’s Chicken Neptune with Asparagus & Hollandaise
Our son-in-law treats us to Chicken Neptune with fresh asparagus every spring! Ingredients Chicken breasts, 1 for each guest Crab meat or imitation crab (pollock) Steamed asparagus Hollandaise sauce see below Directions BBQ the chicken breasts until fully cooked, lay on a cookie sheet then top with crab and lightly steamed asparagus. Drizzle with hollandaise sauce and broil in the …
Asparagus Pasta Salad
A great asparagus recipe idea to try this Summer! Ingredients [list type=”checkmarks”] 1 lb. Asparagus 2 fresh tomatoes, cubed 4 green onions, chopped 250 mL feta cheese, crumbled 3 cups rottini or shell pasta, cooked 1 cup Italian salad dressing [/list] Directions Boil asparagus for 2 minutes or until slightly cooked but still crunchy. Chill in ice cold water. …