Roasted Fresh California Asparagus with Pecorino Romano Cheese

Low on labor and high on flavor, this simple but savory preparation works equally well as an appetizer or a side dish. When you serve California asparagus, your customers know you care about quality, which will translate into better profit Read More …

Grilled California Asparagus with Romesco Sauce

This piquant sauce from Spain plays point and counterpoint with the palate. The contrast of the bright green of the spears with the red of the sauce, makes an eye-catching combo. Makes 12 servings 1 2/3 cups (12 ounces) prepared Read More …

Beef and Asparagus Saddlebags

Rustle up this easy appetizer for a small group or a crowd. Thin slices of roast beef wrap around asparagus spears and a savory cream cheese filling, tied with a chive string. Serves 6-8 8 ounces package cream cheese, softened Read More …

Warm Asparagus Spears with Aged Gouda and Sherry Vinaigrette

Asparagus are finger food in my family, like corn on the cob or clams on the half-shell, and in the spring when they first appear in the markets, we eat as much as we can. Unless the spears are pencil-thin, Read More …

Bruschetta with Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella, Basil, and Kalamata Olives

Although bruschetta can be found on chic restaurant menus around the country, the classic is humble: a slice of grilled, roasted, or broiled Italian bread, rubbed with garlic and topped with diced fresh tomatoes and a bit of olive oil. Read More …

Asparagus Spring Rolls

Add a creative twist to your meals by serving these fresh and fun appetizers of lasagna noodles wrapped around smoked salmon and asparagus spears. 8 ounces Reduced Fat Cream Cheese (Neufchatel) 2 tablespoons Snipped Chives 2 tablespoons Milk 2 tablespoons Read More …