Asparagus Egg and Bacon Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette

It's spring and asparagus is in season!  Asparagus has been on my vegetable hit list for quite some time. Both of my kids detest the vegetable so I've been desperately searching for one recipe that might, just might, make their eyebrows perk and their taste buds surrender. Admittedly, I grew up eating very little asparagus--- mainly steamed.  And, I didn't like it either. So, the hunt was not only for my kids but, myself as well. I finally hit the jackpot … [Read more...]

Roasted Panko Asparagus

I’m trying out some simple veggie recipes because I find that during the summer months, we increase our vegetable intake two-fold. Last week was successful with the addition of the Cauli Tots to our mealtime repertoire. Last night we tried a new Asparagus recipe. Rich in B vitamins, vitamin C, calcium, and iron, asparagus is one of the first crops of spring harvest. And,  I also have the luxury of living next to some amazing farmer’s markets and specialty stores that boast plenty of asparagus varieties, . The problem? Most of my experience with … [Read more...]