Tag Archives: Asparagus

Asparagus and Pesto Baked Eggs

Asparagus and Pesto Baked Eggs by Alison's AllspiceI have another asparagus recipe for you this week!  This time, I made a quick and easy lunch, asparagus and pesto baked eggs.  I used sundried tomato pesto, and it was stunning in this dish!

First, many asparagus baked eggs do not use pesto.  I used it because I wanted an extra pop of flavor.  If you don’t have any, this dish will still be tasty, just not as complex. Continue reading

Asparagus and Corn Salad

Asparagus and Corn Salad by Alison's AllspiceMy favorite spring vegetable is asparagus, hands down. For me it is partially nostalgic because I grew up eating fresh picked asparagus and now I grow it in my own garden as well. Asparagus lends itself well to many dishes.  Most often I eat it as a side dish, but it also works in pasta dishes and salads like this asparagus and corn salad.

This salad is also a side dish, but you could easily turn it into a simple meal by adding some protein, like canned chickpeas. Continue reading

Lemon Caper Bay Scallops with Asparagus

Lemon Caper Bay Scallops with Asparagus by Alison's AllspiceTo me, bay scallops seam to be underrated as a seafood option.  They are inexpensive but still have great seafood flavor.  If you haven’t had them in a while, give them a try again in this recipe, lemon caper bay scallops with asparagus.

My only comment about bay scallops is that they release a lot of moisture when cooked, so they are difficult to get a sear on them like you can larger scallops. Continue reading

Pan Seared Potato Gnocchi with Asparagus and Mushrooms

Pan Seared Potato Gnocchi with Asparagus and Mushrooms by Alison's AllspiceHave you ever tried pan seared potato gnocchi?  The soft, pillowy gnocchi get chewy and caramalized on the outside and stay tender on the inside.  I made mine with asparagus and mushrooms served with a miso sauce!

When I first tried this recipe, I tried making my own potato gnocchi.  The end result was delicious, but the process was a sticky gooey mess.  Needless to say, that recipe needs a touch more work before it comes to the blog. Continue reading

Sesame Soba Noodles with Asparagus and Tofu

Sesame Soba Noodles with Aspragus and Tofu by Alison's AllspiceThis sesame soba noodles with asparagus and tofu recipe is one that takes me back many years.  I made this recipe often when I was a young person traveling for work every few months.

The ingredients are simple and there are many swaps that can be made with success, even for a novice cook like myself when I was young.  It is also full of flavor making it an easy favorite to have again and again, which I did! Continue reading

Roasted Asparagus with Creamy Dill Sauce

Roasted Asparagus with Creamy Dill Sauce by Alison's AllspiceFriends, can you beleive that this is the first time I have tried roasting asparagus?!? Me either.  Grilling it is usually my go-to method.  One night when it was raining, I decided against grilling so I tried this roasted asparagus with creamy dill sauce.

If you are an asparagus fan like me, you will come back to this recipe time and time again.  I have made it three times already this season and cannot get enough! Continue reading

Asparagus Feta Omelet

Asparagus Feta Omelet by Alison's AllspiceAre eggs breakfast or dinner food at your house?  Here in the allspice world, they are both! Whenever you choose to enjoy your eggs, you will love this asparagus feta omelet.

I grew up eating omelets as a special Saturday morning breakfast, but now I might make one as a speedy lunch or dinner.  The fillings you might use in an omelet are endless. Continue reading

Asparagus Snap Pea Pasta Salad

Asparagus Snap Pea Pasta Salad by Alison's AllspiceEvery morning while I’m eating my breakfast, I love to read a cooking magazine.  Some people read newspapers, others social media, but I’m all about diving into recipes!  This asparagus snap pea pasta salad was inspired by a similar recipe I came across recently.

The recipe was for a lemon dill orzo, and my garden dill has only just started to sprout.  My asparagus and snap peas are in full swing, however, so I took the idea and changed it based on what I had. Continue reading

Goat Cheese Artichoke Pasta with Asparagus

Goat Cheese Artichoke Pasta with Asparagus by Alison's AllspiceOne of the most popular dishes on the blog is my goat cheese baked artichoke hearts recipe.  I decieded to turn this side dish into a meal with pasta!  I made this goat cheese artichoke pasta with asparagus fresh from my garden!

Spring is the perfect time of year to be reaching for jarred or frozen veggies, becasue there is not much in season.  Enter artichokes hearts.  I recommend getting the jars packed in water.  Frozen can get dry when cooked, and brined can over do-it on the salt! Continue reading

Asparagus Mushroom Potato Hash

Asparagus Mushroom Potato Hash by Alison's AllspiceFor all of you that love asparagus as much as I do, lets try some for breakfast!  I serve this asparagus mushroom potato hash with sunny side up eggs for a filling breakfast that is full of veggies.

How often do you eat veggies for breakfast?  Eating your vegetables at breakfast is a great way of incorporating more of them into your diet.  Veggies for breakfast is definitely something that I don’t do often enough. Continue reading