It’s Friday Guys – time for No Waste Tastes Great
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(I’ve had an unexpected absence from my virtual home this week – where have the days gone? – there were posts planned, but time didn’t allow!)
Simply Being Mum’s Friday Fridge
The 2 top shelves contain spreads and cheeses.
My faux-pas this Friday was forgetting to pop the Kids’ sandwiches in their lunch bags for school. Oops. The 2 green boxes, sitting on the second from bottom shelf, will be winging their way to school en-route to Aldi for my weekly shop.
The bottom shelf is where action is required.
I have minced beef thawing out. It’s headed for the slow-cooker with the piccolo tomatoes. I’m thinking slow-cooked spaghetti bolognese for dinner this evening.
There’s natural yoghurt, once more, hanging around. Fortunately it’s unopened with a good shelf-life. British strawberries are tasting great at the moment (I did know why they are particularly good this year, but have forgotten!), and will be served with the yoghurt over the weekend.
That just leaves the asparagus.
I’m a bit stumped. The Hubby mentioned he fancied some asparagus. Doing what I never do, I purchased it without a specific dish in mind.
Any ideas? I’m hoping not to ruin a no-waste-week with the disposal of 12 asparagus tips… so you could say I’m looking for tips, to save some tips….
How’s your Fridge looking this Friday? Anything to declare? Or is it nice and bare? Please share…and don’t forget to drop a link in the comments if you’ve blogged about it!
No Waste Tastes Great is bought to you (as always) with thanks to The Frugal Girl for the original inspiration.
http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/asparagus-eggs-benedict
Weekend breakfast. …
Thanks Helen!
http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/asparagus-eggs-benedict
Weekend breakfast. …
Thanks Helen!
Asparagus is good steamed with a little lemon pepper of just nothing. Our favorite way to cook it is to roast it in the oven. We toss it with a little olive oil and lemon pepper or just salt and pepper and roast in a moderate oven for 15-20 minutes.
Sounds nice and simple!
Asparagus is good steamed with a little lemon pepper of just nothing. Our favorite way to cook it is to roast it in the oven. We toss it with a little olive oil and lemon pepper or just salt and pepper and roast in a moderate oven for 15-20 minutes.
Sounds nice and simple!
I have been doing all my shopping at Trader Joes lately and have cut my food bill in half! I think they are owned by the same co. as Aldi’s. can’t believe it took me so long to figure that out!
We love our asparagus roasted in the oven too Jo.
Roasted sounds like a good option… great to hear about your grocery savings!
I have been doing all my shopping at Trader Joes lately and have cut my food bill in half! I think they are owned by the same co. as Aldi’s. can’t believe it took me so long to figure that out!
We love our asparagus roasted in the oven too Jo.
Roasted sounds like a good option… great to hear about your grocery savings!
Drizzle the asparagus with a bit of olive oil and balsamic vinegar, stick them in the oven until the tips of the asparagus are just starting to get crispy. Tastiest way to eat them!
I love balsamic vinegar…another fab suggestion. Thanks Elizabeth!
Drizzle the asparagus with a bit of olive oil and balsamic vinegar, stick them in the oven until the tips of the asparagus are just starting to get crispy. Tastiest way to eat them!
I love balsamic vinegar…another fab suggestion. Thanks Elizabeth!
Eat the asparagus today as a side dish with your spaghetti!
Still got ’em! Didn’t get chance Friday!:-)
Eat the asparagus today as a side dish with your spaghetti!
Still got ’em! Didn’t get chance Friday!:-)
My vote for the asparagus – snap the ends off, roll a slice of prosciutto/serrano ham/bacon around it and bake in the oven. Drizzle with a lil balsamic or squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Otherwise roast in oven or grill it up with a bit of EVOO/salt, pepper & garlic.
That sounds so good! Well described!
My vote for the asparagus – snap the ends off, roll a slice of prosciutto/serrano ham/bacon around it and bake in the oven. Drizzle with a lil balsamic or squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Otherwise roast in oven or grill it up with a bit of EVOO/salt, pepper & garlic.
That sounds so good! Well described!
My Italian grandmother always made broiled asparagus… you drizzle some olive oil on it, sprinkle some minced garlic (or garlic powder will do) and parmesan cheese. A few minutes under the broiler and YUM! It’s my very favorite vegetable side dish, and would go fabulously with spaghetti!
Italian’s know their stuff when it comes to good food, I’d be a fool to ignore! 😉
My Italian grandmother always made broiled asparagus… you drizzle some olive oil on it, sprinkle some minced garlic (or garlic powder will do) and parmesan cheese. A few minutes under the broiler and YUM! It’s my very favorite vegetable side dish, and would go fabulously with spaghetti!
Italian’s know their stuff when it comes to good food, I’d be a fool to ignore! 😉
No help here – not an asparagus person. Tried it year after year after year because everyone goes on about it … finally realized it was okay not to like it, and even less expensive that way 🙂
I’m with you I reckon Jo. It’s okay but not really my palate. However maybe some of the suggestions above will change my mind. The Hubby loves it though!
No help here – not an asparagus person. Tried it year after year after year because everyone goes on about it … finally realized it was okay not to like it, and even less expensive that way 🙂
I’m with you I reckon Jo. It’s okay but not really my palate. However maybe some of the suggestions above will change my mind. The Hubby loves it though!