Asparagus Rolls

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I love asparagus. Really love it. I could eat it everyday for the duration of its short season and not get bored. In fact I would probably have it nearly the same way each time,nice and simple with good butter or oil. I might steam it,roast it or chargrill but I’d still dress it simply. I might have it with some cured ham or hard tangy cheese. But in the main I’d let the asparagus do all the talking.

And once the season was over that would be it. No more asparagus for a whole year. Because even [...]

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May 18th,2010 | Tags:,,,,,,,,, | Category:cheese,easy,eggs,english,light/lunch,recipe ideas,sandwich,spring,vegetables,wine | 3 comments

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