ATTN: Blane & Trixxee
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You two asparagus lovers - I was looking thru old recipes I've made (looking forpizza topping ideas-as if I don't have enough for 6 more books...) and ran across this one that I had forgotten all about.

Asparagus, Chicken & Mushroom Stir-Fry - C@H, Issue #32, page 40.

I made this Jan. 19, 2010 and we liked it very much - must have had leftover pork, because I subbed it for the chicken.

Don't know if either of you have tried this one.
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  Re: ATTN: Blane & Trixxee by cjs (You two asparagus lo...)
Well, hell, look what I ran across also -


* Exported from MasterCook *

CHILLED ASPARAGUS SOUP with TIMBALE OF CAVIAR, CRAB & AVOCADO
Serves 8
1/4 cup butter
3 small leeks -- white & pale green parts only, 4 cups approx.
2 Ibs. asparagus -- ends trimmed, coarse chop
1 1/3 quarts chicken stock -- or canned low-salt broth (43 oz.)
1 quart chopped spinach leaves -- 4 ~ oz.
1/2 cup flaked fresh crabmeat
2 2/3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 1/3 tablespoons minced shallot
1 cup diced peeled pitted avocado
2 2/3 tablespoons good-quality black caviar (such as oestra)

Melt butter in heavy large pan over med. heat. Add leeks & sauté till soft, about 5 min. Add asparagus and stock; bring to boll. Reduce heat to med., cover & simmer till asparagus is tender, about 8 min. Add spinach, cover & simmer till wilted, about 4 min.

Working in batches, puree soup in blender till smooth. Transfer soup to large bowl; season to taste with salt & pepper. Cool, then cover & chill till cold, at least 2 hours and up to 1 day.

Mix crabmeat, 1 T. lemon juice & shallot in small bowl. Season to taste w/salt & pepper. Mix avocado & remaining I T. lemon juice in another small bowl; mash coarsely. Season to taste w/salt & pepper.

Place tomato can or biscuit cutter in center of one soup bowl.
Spoon in 1 T. avocado mixture; smooth top.
Spoon in 1 T. crab mixture; press lightly to compact.
Spoon in 1 T. avocado mixture. Top with 1 tsp. caviar.

Carefully lift off can. Repeat in remaining soup bowls with remaining timbale Ingredients. Ladle soup around each timbale. Serve immediately.

Over the years, I now have pvc that I use rather than any metal rings - works much better.



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I still haven't figured out what's wrong with the scanning part of my new printer, so I can't scan in the picture, but this is a beautiful presentation. And the whole dish is just outstanding.

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and, of course, you knew I'd bring this up:
Asparagus, prosciutto, dried figs, Parmigiano-Reggiano Pizza

stay tuned, since I'm still in the 2010 book I may run across more ideas for you.
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#13
  Re: Re: ATTN: Blane & Trixxee by cjs (Well, hell, look wha...)
Oh cr@p! Good grief that soup sounds good.
You only live once . . . but if you do it right once should be enough!
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  Re: Re: ATTN: Blane & Trixxee by Harborwitch (Oh [url=mailto:cr@p!...)
Jean, thanks! The stir fry looks great. One can never have enough asparagus recipes.
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  Re: Re: ATTN: Blane & Trixxee by losblanos1 (Jean, thanks! The st...)
Sounds good Jean! Thank you. Asparagus is on sale again for $1.99.
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  Re: Re: ATTN: Blane & Trixxee by Trixxee (Sounds good Jean! T...)
I can't get over the prices you two get asparagus for! It's usually $3.99 here and looks crappy half the time!
Daphne
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  Re: Re: ATTN: Blane & Trixxee by Gourmet_Mom (I can't get over the...)
****whisper(their families have to be peeing green....)****whisper
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  Re: Re: ATTN: Blane & Trixxee by cjs (****whisper(their fa...)
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****whisper(their families have to be peeing green....)****whisper




It's almost $5 a lb here and looks awful. I'm also not really fond of buying produce from Peru, etc. If the craving gets bad enough . . .
You only live once . . . but if you do it right once should be enough!
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  Re: Re: ATTN: Blane & Trixxee by Harborwitch ([blockquote]Quote:[h...)
Great recipe, but I haven't seen asparagus here in ages.
Practice safe lunch. Use a condiment.
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#20
  Re: ATTN: Blane & Trixxee by cjs (You two asparagus lo...)
This was a good recipe---and easy!!
"Never eat more than you can lift" Miss Piggy
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