Here are some of our family's favorite asparagus recipes. We have various recipes available to our customers at the farm.
- Asparagus Soup
l lb of Mazak's organic asparagus
2 cups chicken broth
1 shallot, chopped
3 tbsp butter
3 tbsp flour
2 cups milk
Wash and cut asparagus in pieces. Reserve a few slender tips for garnish. Cook asparagus and shallot in chicken broth until tender. Puree mixture in blender. Set aside.Melt butter in a sauce pan, add flour and milk to create a white sauce. Add the puree to the white sauce, mix well.
2. Asparagus Drop Cookies
- 1 cup grated Mazak's organic asparagus (large fat stalks work best)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup butter
- 1 egg, beaten
- 2 cups flour
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp EACH of cloves, nutmeg and salt
- 1 cup chopped nuts
- 1 cup raisins
Beat together the asparagus, baking soda, sugar and shortening. Add the egg. Beat well. Sift in flour and spices. Add all remaining dry ingredients, mix well.
Drop by teaspoon onto greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 for 12 to 15 minutes.
> Makes 3 dozen cookies.
- Pickled Asparagus
- Linguine with Creamy Asparagus Sauce
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