Could there be a more representative image of spring than a couple ladybugs having sex on a spear of asparagus?This great photo by Flickr user Benimoto inspired me to post these links to some previously published asparagus recipes.
One of my biggest vegetable pet-peeves is undercooked asparagus. Many cooks are so afraid to overcook it, that they tend to not cook it long enough, and this results in a crisp and still bitter stalk.
There's a perfect degree of doneness when the spears are barely firm, tender, and sweet. Go buy a couple bunches of fresh asparagus and give one of these recipes a try. Enjoy!
Asparagus and Chicken Noodle CasseroleCreamy Fresh Asparagus Pizza (note: uses old, original pizza dough recipe)
Pan-seared Spring Asparagus with Lemon, Balsamic and Parmesan
Pasta Primavera with Fresh Asparagus
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Aw, how romantic!
Unfortunately, those aren't ladybeetles, they are Spotted Asparagus Beetles, and if you look closely on the spear you can see where they have been munching. We aren't the only ones who like the vegetable! Ladybeetles have a more rounded appearance without prominent antennae. More information on the SAB can be found here... http://www.umassvegetable.org/soil_crop_pest_mgt/insect_mgt/asparagus_beetle_spotted.html.
thanks for the info! this is why I love the internet.
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The Pan-seared Spring Asparagus with Lemon, Balsamic and Parmesan recipe, is awesome..
I make it a lot in the spring..!
That's very tasteful bug porn you have there ;)
Asparagus is wonderful, and it's a very Spring representative veggie.
Thanks for the picture. As if asparagus werent phallic enough. No wonder I find them hard to swallow. Im referring to the undercooked asparagus at most restaurants, of course.
Great recipes. I only had my first taste of fresh asparagus recently and I'm 24. I missed out on a lot of years of good eating...
Looking forward to making the Asparagus and Chicken Noodle Casserole.
I, too, just happened upon this site, and boy am I glad I did! It will now be a first stop when searching for a recipe.
Those ladybeetles must be from a progressive state...or France. (smile)
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