Recipe of the Day: Cavatelli with Glazed Vegetables

Cavatelli with Glazed Vegetables
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
Kosher salt
1/4 pound (1 1/2 cups) ricotta cheese
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 bunches scallions, cut into 2-inch lengths
6 to 8 small radishes, quartered lengthwise
8 ounces thin asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces
6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, diced
Freshly ground pepper
Directions
Combine the flour and 1/2 teaspoon salt in [...]

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Recipe of the Day: Stir Fried Sesame Vegetables with Rice

Stir Fried Sesame Vegetables with Rice
INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)
1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
3/4 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
1 tablespoon margarine
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
2 tablespoons peanut oil
1/2 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 large yellow onion, sliced
2 cups sliced mushrooms
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger [...]

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Cream of Fresh Asparagus Soup

 
INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 pounds fresh asparagus
1 1/2 cups chopped onion
6 tablespoons butter
1 pinch salt
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups water
4 cups hot milk
1 teaspoon dried dill weed
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
2 tablespoons tamari
DIRECTIONS
Break off and discard tough asparagus bottoms. Break off tips; set aside. Coarsely chop stalks.
Cook in skillet over medium heat with onion in [...]

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Easy, Elegant Asparagus Poach

Ingredients
• 1/2 cup nonfat mayonnaise-style dressing
• 1/4 cup plain nonfat yogurt
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon fines herbs or Italian seasoning, crushed
• 4 eggs
• Water
• 1 package (10 oz.) frozen asparagus spears
• 2 whole-wheat English muffins, split and toasted
Preparation
In small bowl, stir together mayonnaise, yogurt, juice and seasoning until well blended. Set aside.
In saucepan [...]

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Aromatic Asparagus

    I love asparagus, especially fresh asparagus!
INGREDIENTS
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 pound asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried sage
salt to taste
DIRECTIONS
Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in asparagus and cook 5 minutes.
Sprinkle flour over [...]

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