Aparagus - The Basics?
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Aparagus - The Basics?
| Mon, 05-23-2005 - 4:27pm |
What are the basics for preparing asparagus? Boiling? In a skillet? Can I stick it in the microwave? I have some in the fridge that's going to waste because I don't know how to prepare it.
Since I'm asking, how about brussel sprouts too?
:) Trying to eat those healthy veggies!

I love asparagus roasted in the oven.
Here is some Brussel Sprout info:
http://messageboards.ivillage.com/iv-fbsouthbeach/?msg=10027.1
http://messageboards.ivillage.com/iv-fbsouthbeach/?msg=10193.1
I love the roasted asparagus Cathy mentioned, it is good for broccoli too. For the brussel sprouts I like them steamed. Have you seen the steamer that black & decker makes? You set a timer and you get perfectly steamed veggies without having to watch the stove. It is about $20. I use mine 4-5 times a week. You can make rice in it too.
Here is a link to the one I own http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/602-6343335-3879063?asin=B00005OTZ6&AFID=k40132&ref=tgt_adv_XSD10000&AFID=SMX&ref=tgt_adv_XSD10000
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I just ordered mine online! It makes sense since I eat so many veggies. Thanks so much for the link! How would you cook brown rice on that thing?? Does it hold a lot?
=D
Leslie,
Glad we figured that out.
It comes with a rice bowl. you fill the bottom of the steamer,
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