tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986801201760240722.post2675414842002061263..comments2024-03-14T04:06:31.703-04:00Comments on One Perfect Bite: Sauteed Sweet and Spicy Szechuan AsparagusMary Bergfeldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09234678984137982414noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986801201760240722.post-68448239651099948422010-05-30T09:25:35.632-04:002010-05-30T09:25:35.632-04:00Beautiful asparagus! Asparagus is so wonderful on...Beautiful asparagus! Asparagus is so wonderful on it's own, it's hard to find the right sauce to enhance the flavor.Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14829278524074036265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986801201760240722.post-1383845595663070362010-05-29T19:35:54.383-04:002010-05-29T19:35:54.383-04:00Food alliteration - it always draws me in. So does...Food alliteration - it always draws me in. So does "sweet and spicy" so did that photo. I love asparagus season!Claudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15601656778586008081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986801201760240722.post-17610570849448713402010-05-29T17:41:18.679-04:002010-05-29T17:41:18.679-04:00No this is yummy! It's going on my list of thi...No this is yummy! It's going on my list of things to try.Punahttp://lifesignatures.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986801201760240722.post-67462718960183877722010-05-29T16:21:46.419-04:002010-05-29T16:21:46.419-04:00I don't want asparagus season to end Mary. I a...I don't want asparagus season to end Mary. I am getting some fantastic ideas to prolong it as long as possible.Valerie Harrison (bellini)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10205920305666658534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986801201760240722.post-30824380704867877202010-05-29T15:24:22.475-04:002010-05-29T15:24:22.475-04:00I can make a meal out of asparagus, especially whe...I can make a meal out of asparagus, especially when the asparagus looks as divine as this!Mother Rimmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04325736848992475285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986801201760240722.post-38199375171315244802010-05-29T14:18:41.943-04:002010-05-29T14:18:41.943-04:00This is an exciting combination to elevate asparag...This is an exciting combination to elevate asparagus. A great alternative to plain old steaming or grilling.Fresh Local and Besthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06975218501433243628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986801201760240722.post-21836938675227180962010-05-29T13:57:37.158-04:002010-05-29T13:57:37.158-04:00We planted some garlic this year, so am anxious fo...We planted some garlic this year, so am anxious for it to come up... off to google garlic whistles because I've never heard of them!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16505134228454833619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986801201760240722.post-14574790203699887942010-05-29T13:22:16.063-04:002010-05-29T13:22:16.063-04:00Thats a beautiful and droolworthy sauteed asparagu...Thats a beautiful and droolworthy sauteed asparagus..awesome!Priya Sureshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877565823603705723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986801201760240722.post-49169447172893863682010-05-29T12:11:02.511-04:002010-05-29T12:11:02.511-04:00What a beautiful picture! I will have to try this...What a beautiful picture! I will have to try this. Asparagus here in Tuscaloosa, AL is hit or miss. Thanks for the recipe!Anna Mullicanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18276467552788909569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986801201760240722.post-77601317537024600472010-05-29T12:02:50.392-04:002010-05-29T12:02:50.392-04:00I've had the same experience with sensing that...I've had the same experience with sensing that a recipe won't quite work. I will take your advice and try this recipe with fresh green beans. Have a great weekend!Jen_from_NJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13843380156838470036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986801201760240722.post-79092584070167313192010-05-29T10:27:38.144-04:002010-05-29T10:27:38.144-04:00What an interesting new recipe idea. I usually ju...What an interesting new recipe idea. I usually just roast or steam mine. It grows wild on ditch banks where I live. In fact 36 years ago this next week, we were out picking asparagus when I started into labor with our oldest child. My darling Mom came and took care of me. She blanched and froze much of our asparagus and we ate it all winter! Love, love, love it...thanks.Renéehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11554000489672731030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986801201760240722.post-88959535021464029272010-05-29T09:56:29.810-04:002010-05-29T09:56:29.810-04:00Joanne, it would be fine on eggplant.Joanne, it would be fine on eggplant.Mary Bergfeldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09234678984137982414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986801201760240722.post-61381464058025002832010-05-29T09:43:38.554-04:002010-05-29T09:43:38.554-04:00Hi Mary,
Asparagus are such a delicate vegetable, ...Hi Mary,<br />Asparagus are such a delicate vegetable, that I think, yes... that sauce must be very strong for them. Maybe with broccoli..., well, anyway, they look beautiful and amazing.<br />Love,<br />Lia.Salsa Verdehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08481617894236681453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986801201760240722.post-17402932324244659442010-05-29T09:31:43.133-04:002010-05-29T09:31:43.133-04:00The sauce does sound strong but delicious to me. ...The sauce does sound strong but delicious to me. You are a very creative, adventurous cook. Love that asparagus! Have a great weekend!Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02158336083462589188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986801201760240722.post-71929424937485083912010-05-29T09:21:27.106-04:002010-05-29T09:21:27.106-04:00This sauce does sound delicious even if it overpow...This sauce does sound delicious even if it overpowered the asparagus. How do you think it would be on eggplant?Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17133232352924060797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986801201760240722.post-19724807884193921742010-05-29T09:08:11.118-04:002010-05-29T09:08:11.118-04:00Oh Mary, i think this makes a delicious sauce...lo...Oh Mary, i think this makes a delicious sauce...love the sesame too!!<br />I think this would go with all my greens....my favs and yeah green beans sounds so so good!!!♥Sugar♥Plum♥Fairy♥https://www.blogger.com/profile/11968943453378277901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986801201760240722.post-19613503461652787462010-05-29T08:27:57.003-04:002010-05-29T08:27:57.003-04:00This one certainly has lots of "eye appeal.&q...This one certainly has lots of "eye appeal." I've been sauteeing a lot these days, and I love the crisp result with asparagus. But it makes sense that a vegetable with such flavor would do better with a lighter sauce.T.W. Barritt at Culinary Typeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08707931838240978818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986801201760240722.post-70085835720659507622010-05-29T08:22:17.989-04:002010-05-29T08:22:17.989-04:00I do like the sound of the sauce. Green beans was ...I do like the sound of the sauce. Green beans was my first thought (before I read the sentence where you suggested it!) but I think it would be yummy with aubergine, too.Rachel Cotterillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08969719330048416996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986801201760240722.post-66224869205391194642010-05-29T08:00:40.238-04:002010-05-29T08:00:40.238-04:00Happy PS Mary. Oh and thank you so much for visit...Happy PS Mary. Oh and thank you so much for visiting me and letting me know what egg cream is! That was very sweet!<br /><br />Hugs,<br />JacalynJacalyn @ rmebathproducts.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16270508616622379706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986801201760240722.post-81233922412592627032010-05-29T07:34:47.188-04:002010-05-29T07:34:47.188-04:00Buon giorno Mary :-)
Gli asparagi erano il piatto ...Buon giorno Mary :-)<br />Gli asparagi erano il piatto preferito di mia madre ( ed anche mio )... me li preparava sempre bolliti e poi ci spalmava sopra una piccola noce di burro, che con il calore si fondeva piano piano.<br />Una squisitezza.<br />Happy day.giorno26 ¸¸.•*¨*•.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06577796549852117411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986801201760240722.post-15576581008379014522010-05-29T07:00:17.784-04:002010-05-29T07:00:17.784-04:00Mary, great post! Interestingly, I was testing a r...Mary, great post! Interestingly, I was testing a recipe this week for an upcoming party job and had the same experience and thoughts- sometimes even the pros can be wrong. I'm thinking the beans are a great idea- thank you<br />xoxo PattieAllie and Pattiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05759469483147007422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986801201760240722.post-53496656502672571032010-05-29T05:38:53.313-04:002010-05-29T05:38:53.313-04:00I can see both where you would be tempted and wher...I can see both where you would be tempted and where it could overwhelm.<br />Try this for something similar, but less intense - for 16oz blanched asparagus, cut into 2" lengths: 2 tsp soy sauce, 1/2 tsp sugar, 1 tsp sesame (or walnut) oil. It's a Chinese recipe.... Sprinkle with a few sesame seeds if you like. I let it marinate for 10 minutes and serve warm, not hot.Katie Zellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17498599461583826030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986801201760240722.post-70014581239118683772010-05-29T05:37:43.396-04:002010-05-29T05:37:43.396-04:00I always think the lighter the sauce for asparagus...I always think the lighter the sauce for asparagus the better. But it sounds like it would be great on the green beans or even broccoli or leafy greens.Deb in Hawaiihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12753889028487254096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986801201760240722.post-59333787457662504602010-05-29T04:13:01.687-04:002010-05-29T04:13:01.687-04:00Oh Gosh i just had asparagus for lunch and i thoug...Oh Gosh i just had asparagus for lunch and i thought enough of asparagus for this season, but seeing this recipe i am changing my mind 'cos i am going to make it in a few days, thanks Mary, your recipes are always tempting. Have a wonderful week end, Ciao!chamkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13907037567380000069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986801201760240722.post-54499614454175328012010-05-29T03:35:38.532-04:002010-05-29T03:35:38.532-04:00Beans are the go! I can just imagine how yummy the...Beans are the go! I can just imagine how yummy they would be with this dressing ~ although I am off to see what garlic whistles are!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09337016058758202863noreply@blogger.com