I'm so happy my blog is back in working order. We had some technically difficulties over the last few days :) Oh, and I also posted a picture finally for the Pampered Chef's Club Pizza - so be sure to check it out (thanks, Anna) :)
I recently emailed both MyRecipes.com and AllRecipes.com to make sure it was ok to be posting some of these recipes (I just explained that I wanted to share my love of cooking with others and help them make easy, simple dishes). Both sites were extremely nice and said I was allowed to post and credit the sources. So thank you to both for allowing me to share these recipes!
Here's a great side for anything special! This is definitely one for when you have the in-laws or the boss over, and it's super easy and the presentation is gorgeous!
For some reason, this recipe caught my eye (it's not hard to imagine why) and with just a few simple ingredients, you'll be wow-ing your friends and family and secretly smiling to yourself :)
What You'll Need
- 1 pound asparagus, trimmed
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups halved grape tomatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons crumbled goat cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1. Cook asparagus in boiling water 2 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain. Cook longer if you like asparagus a little softer.
- 2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add tomatoes and garlic; cook 5 minutes. Stir in vinegar; cook 3 minutes. Stir in salt. Arrange asparagus on a platter; top with tomato mixture. Sprinkle with cheese and pepper.
Thanks to MyRecipes.com for allowing me to share this. I first read this recipe in Cooking Light - one of my favorite cooking magazines! Here's the link - they also have some other asparagus options you may enjoy.
http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/asparagus-with-balsamic-tomato-50400000111098/
Laura Zapalowski, Cooking Light
APRIL 2011
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