Recipe of the Week (which doesn’t happen every week)

Tuesday, April 15th, 2008 @ 12:49PM

Eating Asparagus

Asparagus is always good.  My favorite way to have it these days is broiled.  Here we go, with thanks to Cook’s Illustrated Magazine

2 bunches of asparagus
1 T olive oil
salt and pepper

Move oven rack to position closest to broiling element and turn on the broiler.
Wash and trim the asparagus.  Toss with oil and salt and pepper to taste in a large bowl.  Lay in one layer on a rimmed pan and place under the broiler for 7 to 8 minutes or until the asparagus starts getting brown spots on it.  About half way through the process, shake the pan so it boils evenly.

Now, serve the asparagus hot or cold with a vinagarette.  Or, make the following delicious sauce for it.

6 slice of bacon
1/4 C balsamic vinegar
1/4 C olive oil
2 T minced red onion
1 T chopped Italian parsley

Cook the bacon until crisp, chop into small pieces, and set aside.  Whisk the other ingredients together in a small bowl.  When the broiled asparagus comes out of the oven put it on a serving plate and let it sit for a minute or two.  Then pour the sauce over it and sprinkle with the chopped bacon.  Serve it up baby cause it is too good.