The Asparagus Festival Cookbook


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    • ISBN13: 9781587611742
    • Condition: NEW
    • Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
    • Author : Jan Moore
    • Author : Barbara Hafly
    • Author : Glenda Hushaw
    • Binding : Paperback
    • Dewey Decimal Number : 641
    • EAN : 9781587611742
    • Edition : Revised
    • ISBN : 1587611740
    • Label : Celestial Arts
    • List Price : $5.95 (USD)
    • Manufacturer : Celestial Arts
    • Number Of Items : 1
    • Number Of Pages : 96
    • Package Dimensions : 0.30 inches (Height) x 5.70 inches (Length) x 0.05 pounds (Weight) x 4.80 inches (Width)
    • Publication Date : 2003-03-17
    • Publisher : Celestial Arts
    • Release Date : 2003-03-17
    • Studio : Celestial Arts

    If ever a vegetable deserved a cult following, the asparagus is it. Packed with vitamins and minerals, high in fiber, and low in sodium, the asparagus is as healthful as it is flavorful. To celebrate this versatile veggie, Stockton, California, launched its first three-day Asparagus Festival in 1986 and has attracted thousands of ardent asparagus aficionados during the fourth weekend in April ever since. The highlight of the festival is the big-top tent, affectionately known as Asparagus Alley, where gourmet favorites featuring this edible cousin to the lily are prepared and served up to the discerning crowds. THE ASPARAGUS FESTIVAL COOKBOOK highlights the prize-winning recipes from cook-offs past and present, with dishes to please even the pickiest vegetable eaters.

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    Customer Reviews:

    Rated 5.0 stars Customers rated The Asparagus Festival Cookbook 5.0 stars out of 5.0 based on 3 reviews:

    • Full of Asparagus Surprises

      by Daniel Robuck (Campbell, CA USA) - 2010-04-09  Rated 5 stars
      If you have only boiled or steamed asparagus, this tiny 95-page pamphlet (5" X 6") is loaded with asparagus surprises. First, p. 18 -- I had to make a double batch of these Asparazingers, and then had to make them again the following week for the crowd! Asparazingers are miniature asparagus (crustless) quiches loaded with bacon, cheese, chiles, and asparagus flavors. Wow! Second, the Stockton Asparagus Festival Bisque (p. 38) sells out every year at the Asparagus Festival, and for good reason: it is asparagus soup as comfort food, loaded with intense buttery asparagus flavor. For Sunday supper, vegetarian Asparagus Lasagna (p.66)is elegant, rich, and perfect for your vegetarians. Loaded with cottage (or ricotta), Parmesan, and Monterey Jack, onions, mushrooms, and cups of asparagus, even the smell fresh out of the oven is heavenly. Other crowd pleasers are the Asparagus Corn Relish (served on a ham or pork sandwich -- holy cow!) on p. 82; Asparagus Rice Casserole, p. 57, which is a creamy one-dish risotto without the constant stirring -- so easy and so tasty as a side or even a vegetarian supper ready in 25 minutes with prep! And here is the biggest surprise of all: Aspara-Chocolate Chip Surprise Cookies, p. 77. I know, I know, I was skeptical too, but the grated asparagus is key to these golden brown gems, giving them a chewy, melt in your mouth texture and rich undertone to the dough's flavor that actually enhances the chocolate flavors. Don't tell people about the asparagus; let that be a surprise! There is also a Low-Fat Asparagus Muffin (my very first low-fat muffin that actually tasted fantastic), and a peppery Asparagus Jalapeno Dip for those who like heat! Old favorites are here too: Asparagus Ham Roll-ups, Roasted Asparagus on the BBQ, Asparagus Salad. But the winners here are the recipes that you would never think of in a million years (i.e. Asparagus Sherry Cake, Asparagus Enchiladas, and Asparagus Margaritas!

    • Creative ways to prepare asparagus - excellent

      by - 1999-07-19  Rated 5 stars
      I have owned this book since the second annual Asparagus Festival when I volunteered at a booth in Asparagus Alley. I am constantly being asked for recipes I make from the book. As a parent, it is also nice to have recipes for asparagus that my son will request.

    • An excellent book full of unusual and useful recipes.

      by - 1999-03-07  Rated 5 stars
      This book is really a value for its small size and small price. It was originally sold at the Stockton Asparagus Festival. The book contains many recipies from the Festival's Asparagus Food Alley as well as past winners in the ongoing recipe contast. Recipes range from soups, through main dishes, and on to breads and desserts. I highly recommend it for personal use or a small gift to the cook who has everything. If only it were 100 pages longer...I do love asparagus!!

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