I have just lunched on asparagus parcels, to wit blanched aspargus
wrapped in slices of dried ham that had been sprinkled with fresh
parmesan and black pepper and that was baked in a hot oven for 5 mins.
Result was superb.

Steve

PS Tomorrow we will be having asparagus as an accompanying veg for the
first time. It will be served, covered with a tarragon butter dressing
with the BBQd butterflied leg of lamb.


PPS We have an excess of tarragon at present,any suggestions ?



The Cook wrote:
> On Thu, 08 Jun 2006 20:30:27 GMT, "kilikini"
> > wrote:
>
>> 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
>>
>
> I like to roast it in olive oil and then add parmesan cheese and
> balsamic vinegar.