This is the simplest way to cook asparagus that I know, and one of the best. If all your spears are the same thickness, they will cook more evenly, but I never worry about a bit of variation. 1 bunch fresh asparagus olive oil salt Preheat the oven – you […]
Side Dishes
Sauteed zucchini with garlic and lemon
Yield: serves 4-6 2 Tbsp olive oil 2 cloves garlic, sliced thin 1 1/2 lb zucchini, diced into small cubes salt and pepper 2 tsp fresh lemon zest 2 Tbsp chopped mixed herbs: marjoram, basil, dill, oregano, whatever you like Heat oil in a wide skillet, add the garlic, and […]
Summer squash and chard gratin
NOTE: just like a tart, but even easier: no crust to make! Yield: One 2-quart flat dish tart, serves 6 1 Tbsp olive oil 2 c chopped onion 8 cl garlic, minced (about 1 heaping Tbsp) 1 1/2 lb zucchini and/or yellow summer squash, thinly sliced (6 c) 1 lb […]
Gai lan with oyster sauce
1 lb gai lan (Chinese broccoli) 1 1/2 Tbsp cooking oil 5 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed but left intact 1/4 c chicken stock (or water) 1 Tbsp Xiaoxing wine (Chinese rice wine for cooking) 1/4 tsp sugar 1 inch fresh ginger, cut into 1/8″ coins and smashed 3 Tbsp […]