Oh pshaw, on Thu 08 Jun 2006 01:30:27p, kilikini meant to say...

> I have some asparagus that really needs to get cooked TODAY. I'm
> thinking of baking it in a dish, drizzling it with some lemon garlic
> butter and then finishing it with a broil of breadcrumbs mixed with
> parmesan cheese.
>
> Overkill?
>
> I've never baked asparagus before; only steamed.
>
> Should I steam it first or do you think I can just go ahead and bake it?
> If I just go ahead and bake it, what temp do you think would work best?
> 350 F?
>
> Any suggestions would be welcome.
>
> kili

You don't need to steam it first, regardless of how you finish it in the
oven. I generally just toss with olive oil, sprinkle with a bit of
granulated garlic and herbs, then put under the broiler 5-10 minutes, or
until it shrivels and browns a bit. I would sprinkle with lemon juice and
cheese just near the end.

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Wayne Boatwright @¿@¬
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