Asparagus Soup

  Cream of Asparagus Soup                     6 c. EDGAR FARMS asparagus odds & uneven chopped into 1 cm. pieces (5 lb. of  asparagus odds and uneven’s should yield 2 batches) 2 c. boiling water and 1 Tbsp. chicken soup base or 2 c. good chicken stock ½ tsp. salt 2 cloves …

Grilled Prosciutto & Provolone Asparagus Bundles

This is our daughter, Angie’s favorite asparagus recipe. It is very easy, but also very impressive. Angie & her family live in Fort McMurray. Every spring we send her batches of asparagus. The best way we have found to get fresh asparagus to her is through a very kind man who works in Fort McMurray that visits our booth at …

Asparagus with Blue Cheese

If you are a blue cheese lover, then this recipe is for you. Doug & I both love blue cheese and race each other for the last morsel. Ingredients 1 lb. Edgar Farms fresh asparagus 2 tsp. red wine vinegar 2 Tbsp. olive oil 2 Tbsp. chives – minced 4 Tbsp. blue cheese – crumbled white pepper – freshly ground …

Hollandaise Sauce

It is only a myth that this is difficult to make. It is incredibly easy and tastes so much better than the packaged mixes from the store. Ingredients [list type=”checkmarks”] 3 egg yolks 1 Tbsp. lemon juice ½ tsp. salt 2 drops red pepper sauce 1 cup butter -  boiling [/list] Directions Heat blender bowl with boiling water. Mix all ingredients except …

Randy’s Steak Neptune

Our son-in-law, Randy, treats us to Steak Neptune with fresh asparagus every spring. This is a real hit with our family. A very impressive meal that is extremely quick and easy to prepare. Ingredients [list type=”checkmarks”] Tenderloin steaks – 1 for each guest Crab meat or imitation crab (pollock) Edgar Farms steamed asparagus (about 5-6 spears for each chicken breast) …

Pea Tendrils with Crimini Mushrooms and Leeks

Enjoy this delicious recipe! Ingredients [list type=”checkmarks”] 3 Tbsp. butter 1 cup thinly sliced leeks (white and pale green parts only; about 1 medium) 2 cloves garlic, minced 8 ounces crimini mushrooms, sliced 8 cups pea tendrils, left intact [/list]   Directions Melt butter in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add leek; cover and cook until leek is soft …

Randy’s Chicken Neptune with Asparagus & Hollandaise

Our son-in-law treats us to Chicken Neptune with fresh asparagus every spring! Ingredients Chicken breasts, 1 for each guest Crab meat or imitation crab (pollock) Steamed asparagus Hollandaise sauce see below Directions BBQ the chicken breasts until fully cooked, lay on a cookie sheet then top with crab and lightly steamed asparagus. Drizzle with hollandaise sauce and broil in the …

Asparagus Pasta Salad

A great asparagus recipe idea to try this Summer! Ingredients [list type=”checkmarks”] 1 lb. Asparagus 2 fresh tomatoes, cubed 4 green onions, chopped 250 mL feta cheese, crumbled 3 cups rottini or shell pasta, cooked 1 cup Italian salad dressing [/list]   Directions Boil asparagus for 2 minutes or until slightly cooked but still crunchy. Chill in ice cold water. …

Cooking With Asparagus

Cleaning Asparagus is picked as it emerges from the soil. When rain is eminent, the little side leaves open to catch moisture. If the rain is driving, sand will splash up the spears and get caught behind these leaves. We cold water wash all of the asparagus after picking but please check your asparagus for sand by peeling off a …