chicken and asparagus - preferred something low - fat or any other recommendation for use of asparagus.Thanks
Phyllo Wrapped Asparagus 8 or 9 asparagus spears, depending on size 1/2 (16-ounce) package frozen phyllo dough sheets, thawed 1/4 cup butter, melted 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan Preheat oven to 375 degrees F Snap off the tough ends of the asparagusUnwrap the phyllo and cut the stack in half lengthwiseReserve 1 stack for later useCover the phyllo with a damp towel to keep it from drying outTake 1 sheet of phyllo and brush lightly with some melted butterSprinkle with some ParmesanPlace 2 to 3 asparagus spears on the short end of the sheetRoll up, jelly-roll stylePlace each piece, seam side down, on a baking sheetBrush with more melted butter and sprinkle with more ParmesanRepeat until all the asparagus spears are used upPlace baking sheet in oven and bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until golden brown and crispyGrilled Asparagus 1 1/2 lb medium asparagus (24), trimmed 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt Special equipment: 8 (6-inch) wooden skewers, soaked in warm water 10 minutes Prepare grill Divide asparagus into 4 bunchesAlign each bunch in a flat row and thread 2 skewers crosswise through each bunch (see photo, above)Brush asparagus with oil and season with kosher salt Grill asparagus on an oiled rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals until tender, 3 to 5 minutes on each side Asparagus Wrapped in Crisp Prosciutto 1 tablespoon olive oil 16 spears fresh asparagus, trimmed 16 slices prosciutto Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (220 degrees C)Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, and coat with olive oilWrap one slice of prosciutto around each asparagus spear, starting at the bottom, and spiraling up to the tipPlace the wrapped spears on the prepared baking sheetBake for 5 minutes in the preheated ovenRemove, and shake the pan back and forth to roll the spears overReturn to the oven for another 5 minutes, or until asparagus is tender, and prosciutto is crispServe immediately.
CHOCOLATE NO-BAKE COOKIES 1/4 ccocoa 1/2 cshortening 2 csugar 1/8 tspsalt 1 tbspvanilla 1/2 cmilk Boil ingredients together in a saucepan for 2 minutesPour this mixture over 3 cups of uncooked quick oats and 1/2 cup coconut in a bowlMix wellDrop by teaspoonfuls onto waxed paperNo baking is needed.
