ASPARAGUS APPETIZER - SPEAR ECSTASY
This is a wonderful light apetizer. I served it at a luncheon and all asked for the recipe. My son-in-law did the "taste test" for me and wanted any left-overs. (Re the capers listed below: it does take 1 tbsp PLUS 1 tsp, drained and chopped) Recipe from Food Network.
Provided by Thellie
Categories Vegetable
Time 33m
Yield 40 spears, 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- To make Dipping Sauce: Mix well the sour cream, mayo, onion, lemon juice, capers, tarragon, onion powder, sugar and pepper together using a whisk.
- Refrigerate until chilled, about 2 hours.
- Steam asparagus until fork tender, 6 to 8 minutes.
- Mix Ice Bath together in large bowl. Plunge asparagus into ice water and let sit until cold.
- (I personally skipped the water bath and just let steamed asparagus drain in colander until cooled.) Transfer to paper towel to drain.
- Refrigerate.
- Serve chilled asparagus with dipping sauce.
- Note Do Ahead tips: The dipping sauce can be prepared up to 2 days in advance and regrigerated. The asparagus can be prepared 1 day in advance and refrigerated.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 64.5, Fat 5.6, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 9.1, Sodium 351.1, Carbohydrate 3.3, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.9, Protein 0.8
ZUCCHINI SPEARS WITH ROSEMARY, GARLIC AND LEMON
This side dish is best made with tender small zucchini early in the season, not the behemoths of late summer. Don't stint on the high heat used to brown them; it helps create a pan sauce that is almost meaty (and good for sopping up with bread). Cut the zucchini just before you start cooking; otherwise, it starts to curl, and the spears should be flat so they will brown evenly.
Provided by Cooking Channel
Categories side-dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Put the oil, garlic and rosemary in a high-sided medium skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the garlic is deep golden brown, about 8 minutes. Transfer the garlic and rosemary to a serving platter; set aside.
- Raise the heat to medium-high. Sprinkle the zucchini with salt and pepper. When the oil is very hot but not quite smoking, add the zucchini, cut side down. (Be careful: The cut zucchini starts to release water as soon as you salt it, so it might spit a bit in the skillet.) Cook, undisturbed, until the bottom side is deep golden brown, about 2 minutes. Carefully turn to the other cut side and cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Now turn the zucchini onto the skin sides, turn off the heat, cover and let sit until very tender (the tip of a paring knife inserted into the zucchini should meet no resistance), 2 to 4 minutes.
- Sprinkle the lemon juice and most of the zest over the zucchini, return the garlic and rosemary to the skillet and use a rubber spatula or tongs to gently turn the zucchini a few times to coat. Add salt and pepper to taste. Transfer the zucchini to the platter and pour the pan juices on top. Serve hot, warm or at room temperature.
CRUNCH CRAZY ASPARAGUS SPEARS
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Prepare the asparagus by trimming off the tough woody stem.
- Set up a breading station by whipping the egg whites and mayonnaise together (the mayonnaise helps the whites stick to the asparagus). Sprinkle with some salt and pepper.
- In a separate, dish add the panko, Parmesan, Italian seasoning and paprika. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and mix. Dip each asparagus spear in the egg wash and then coat evenly in the seasoned panko breadcrumbs. Place the spears on a wire rack over a baking sheet and lightly drizzle with some olive oil (this will help them crisp up).
- Bake until golden and crispy, 15 to 17 minutes. Serve immediately.
ASIAN-STYLE CUCUMBER SPEARS
Steps:
- Trim the ends of the cucumbers and cut each one in half lengthwise. Place in a bowl, add the salt, and toss to coat. Let stand for 1 hour at room temperature. Transfer to a colander, rinse lightly under cold running water, drain, and place in a bowl.
- Prepare dressing: In a wok or heavy saucepan set over moderate heat, heat sesame oil until hot. Add the red pepper flakes and cook, stirring 15 seconds. Add ginger, garlic, vinegar, and honey and stir-fry 30 seconds. Off heat, add cucumber and toss to coat. Transfer to a bowl, let cool and chill for at least 3 hours or overnight. Cucumbers will keep for up to one week.
MEDITERRANEAN PAELLA (VEGETARIAN)
Makes a colorful and tasty side dish or light main dish. It has passed the "husband test" and has also been popular at potlucks. This came from a cooking show I used to watch back in the early 1990's.
Provided by Annisette
Categories Rice
Time 42m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place saffron threads in 2 tablespoons of hot water. Stir around and then set it aside.
- In a large pan or dutch oven, sauté the uncooked rice in the olive oil for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Add vegetable broth, green beans, black olives, bell pepper, saffron mixture, white pepper, cayenne, and tomato.
- Cook, covered, for 30 minutes, or until the water is evaporated, stirring occasionally to keep it from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 616.9, Fat 19.8, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 2.4, Sodium 1108.7, Carbohydrate 98.4, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 6, Protein 10.9
ARTICHOKE LEAVES WITH PARMESAN-BASIL AIOLI
I found this recipe in one of my favorite appetizer books: Cocktail Food: 50 Finger Foods with Attitude by Mary Corpening Barber and Sara Corpening Whiteford. This book has been one of my favorites, and has loads of party planning tips in the beginning chapter, and most recipes have beautifully composed photos to help you know where you are going with the end product. One of the best things about the recipes are the do-ahead tips. These tips are great if you are planning a big to do, or if you like to have things in the freezer for those "just in case" moments. All the recipes have cute names too, like "Leaves of Glory" for the artichoke leaves, or "Spear Ecstasy" for asparagus spears with a lemon-tarragon dipping sauce. This one should be on any party host's book shelf.
Provided by Rainbabe
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h30m
Yield 48 leaves
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cut the stems of the artichokes off flush with the bottom of the leaves. Trim about an inch off the top end. Remove the small-funky leaves from around the bottoms and trim the remaining leaves with scissors to remove the thorns on the top. To prevent discoloration, rub all of the cut surfaces with the lemon. Cook in a steamer with the lemon you used to rub the artichokes with until tender and leaves can be pulled off easily, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Let cool.
- Combine the mayonnaise (Best Foods brand if you are on the west coast or Hellman's if you are on the east), Parmesan, basil, lemon juice, garlic, and pepper in a small bowl. Refrigerate until chilled.
- Remove the leaves from the artichokes, starting at the base, until the center is reached. For this dish you will only be using the leaves sturdy enough to hold the aioli, but save the less sturdy ones for your chef's treat after the guests go home. Using a spoon, scrape off the choke and discard. Cut off any tough areas on the bottom of the hearts. Finely chop the hearts and add to the mayonnaise mixture.
- Place 1 teaspoon of the mayonnaise mixture on each artichoke leaf and arrange leaves in an eye pleasing manner on a platter or tray. Garnish with the parsley.
ECSTASY
O - M - G, this sounds unbelievably naughty! Perfect appetizer for a romantic dinner for two! Maybe the only course! Ecstasy was a popular Uglesich's Restaurant appetizer of shrimp in a sauce, served on lettuce with a blue cheese dip on the side. This is from "Cooking with the Uglesiches" by John Uglesich via The Times-Picayune..
Provided by Busters friend
Categories Cheese
Time 15m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Puree blue cheese, 1/3 cup oil, lemon juice and cream in a food processor until smooth. Transfer to a serving cup.
- Place garlic, parsley, 1/3 cup oil, sherry, hot sauce and lime juice in a bowl and stir. Pour some of the sauce into a skillet and set on medium heat.
- Place the shrimp in the skillet. Saute until the shrimp turn pink on both sides.
- Place the shrimp on top of the lettuce on a plate. Put the cup of blue cheese dip on the side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1363.5, Fat 125.1, SaturatedFat 43.2, Cholesterol 209.4, Sodium 1403.5, Carbohydrate 15.4, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 2.4, Protein 22.6
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