Crispy Baked Asparagus

CRISPY BAKED ASPARAGUS

Nothing says Springtime quite like Asparagus! I tried this recipe on some friends at church and it was a hit. (I didn't get my own picture taken so I borrowed this one from the site I used to adapt this to make it my own.) Be sure to buy good fresh asparagus with tight heads and nice green stalks.

CRISPY BAKED ASPARAGUS

1 pound fresh asparagus

2 eggs, beaten

1 cup panko bread crumbs

3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

1 teaspoon dill weed

1/2 teaspoon lemon zest

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

Heat the oven to 425º. Clean the asparagus. Mix the bread crumbs, cheese, herbs and spices in a bowl. Dip 5-6 stalks at a time into the beaten egg, then into the bread crumb mixture. Lay in a single layer on a raised rack so air will circulate around it as it bakes. 

Bake about 10 minutes, serve warm. 

Soon-to-be-World-Famous Dreamsicle Dessert

Soon-to-be-World-Famous Dreamsicle Dessert

You know me--simple ingredients make memorable meals. In this case, it's delectable desserts. When you're short on time but want something special to share, come back to this SIMPLE recipe that I prefer in the summer-time. It tastes much better than this bland picture makes it look!

Soon-to-be-World-Famous Dreamsicle Dessert

12 ounces  Graham Cracker Crumbs

3/4 stick butter, melted

1/3 cup sugar

1 12 oz can Orange Juice Concentrate

1/2 gallon premium Vanilla Ice Cream

Melt butter and stir into the crumbs and sugar, press into a crust in a 9x13 pan, reserving 1/4 cup for topping.

Soften ice cream and thaw the OJ concentrate. Mix together until evenly blended. Fold onto crust and gently spread evenly. Sprinkle with reserved crumbs. Freeze until solid.

(It really IS that simple!)