"Wayne Boatwright" <wayneboatwright_at_gmail.com> wrote in message
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> 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 @¿@¬
> _____________________

Thanks, Wayne. I appreciate the help.

kili