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Lynea  Title: Dances with Trolls
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Registered: 2001-7-26 13:09:39
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Date Posted:
10/30/08 8:57pm
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Asparagus |
Grimhollow posted:
This seems like a great excuse to buy a steamer 
I LOVE LOVE LOVE my steamer!!
Aside from cooking vegetables and rice, once you heat up leftover steak, roast, chicken, etc. in a steamer, you will never put it in a microwave again. The meat comes out hot and juicy. You can do the same to slightly stale bread or rolls. Heat them up in a steamer and the bread comes out like it was fresh. It's an absolutely wonderful appliance.
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Grimhollow Title: Rumors, Speculations, and Innuendoes
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Registered: 2003-9-17 21:28:45
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Date Posted:
10/30/08 8:57pm
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If I had an extra 40 laying around I'd buy one tomorrow. As it stands, I think I have to wait another week. we'll see though, maybe I'll make a few extra bucks bowling tonight!
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Daimar Title: Moderator
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Registered: 2004-11-5 08:02:09
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Date Posted:
10/30/08 8:57pm
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Asparagus |
steamed with butter and salt.
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Grumble69  Title: Iron Chef
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Registered: 2002-1-9 20:36:15
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Date Posted:
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I use a Cook's Illustrated strategy:
* Skillet over medium heat with some butter & olive olive oil,
* Add asparagus and cover for about 7min (steaming),
* Remove cover and cook for another 7-10min.
It comes out tender but with crispy tips.
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Grimhollow Title: Rumors, Speculations, and Innuendoes
Posts: 43
Registered: 2003-9-17 21:28:45
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Date Posted:
10/30/08 8:57pm
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Asparagus |
I bought the steamer, what a great purchase. As far as the asparagus, I took a food network recipe which worked out great. I served asparagus and green beens (steamed) with a lemon and tarragon dip (I took the advice of one of the reviewers and and replaced the mayo with a mix of mayo and sour cream). It was a very strong flavor, a little bit goes a long way, but quite tasty.
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Lynea Title: Dances with Trolls
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Registered: 2001-7-26 13:09:39
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Date Posted:
10/30/08 8:57pm
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Sweet, you will LOVE the steamer the more you use it!
If the dip was too strong because of the sour cream, try substituting Greek Yogurt for it. It has a simlar consistency and isn't quite as sour.
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Grimhollow Title: Rumors, Speculations, and Innuendoes
Posts: 43
Registered: 2003-9-17 21:28:45
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Date Posted:
10/30/08 8:57pm
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Asparagus |
When I first made it, it was too strong. Luckily I made it in the morning and it mellowed out by the time I served it. I think I will try the yogurt next time though.
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-Accident-  Title: Waiting to happen
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Registered: 2000-8-24 09:49:04
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Date Posted:
10/30/08 8:57pm
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Asparagus |
steamed w/ butter and toasted slivered almonds.
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Sapphyrez  Title: Miss Personality with a side of Bitch.
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Registered: 2001-12-24 12:21:44
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Date Posted:
10/30/08 8:57pm
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I break off the stems, salt, pepper and put some olive oil on them, then wrap with bacon. Put the oven to 350 and cook for around 20 min.
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Date Posted:
10/30/08 8:57pm
Subject:
Asparagus |
Silverwuf posted:
I like it steamed with butter but lots of people like to cover it in cheese sauce or white sauce and slivered almonds.
Silver
White sauce then add a small tub of sour cream instead of cheese. Try it you'll like it.
P.S. use a dash of White pepper and a bit of salt to enhance the flavor.
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