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Default Weird Question......Asparagus

Oh pshaw, on Thu 08 Jun 2006 01:53:46p, kilikini meant to say...

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> "Wayne Boatwright" <wayneboatwright_at_gmail.com> wrote in message
> 28.19...
>> Oh pshaw, on Thu 08 Jun 2006 01:30:27p, kilikini meant to say...
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>> > 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

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>> 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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> Thanks, Wayne. I appreciate the help.
>
> kili


You're very welcome.

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