A Is for April, Asparagus, Artichokes & Arugula

Yup, I'm a stuffed artichokes girl.  They're so much fun to eat.  And asparagus?  Sauteed in butter with morels.  Spring cannot get here fast enough.

OH MAN. Great choice.

Alanna Kellogg
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Alanna Kellogg
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We love this recipe using asparagus.  It is from Vegetarian Times.

 http://www.vegetariantimes.com/recipes/9769?sectio...

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I was looking for "something more" with my ravioli, and am always looking to add more veggies to my diet.  I stumbled on this recipe: http://www.101cookbooks.com/archives/001568.html

 I improvised, using what I had in the fridge, which was: brussel sprouts, asparagus, peas & carrots(frozen), the vegan pumpkin squash ravioli, red onions, and some artichoke tapenade.  Came out ridiculously yummy and very high in veggies, and relatively low in calories(compared to traditional pasta salads).  I will definitely make this one for the next picnic/BBQ I have!!

 What fun to celebrate the arrival of April with these wonderful vegetables. I'm headed out to the grocery right now!

Cathy

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... but there's no passing up the beautiful asparagus for $2 a pound. As for artichokes, I'd wait a long time before finding local ones. And arugula? I'm buying it at the grocery because the 'local' stuff is currently priced at $16 a pound. YIKES.

Alanna Kellogg
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Here in Central NY it's still too cold for any local veg (though the occasional hot-house tomato can be found), and once it's finally warm enough we go straight into summer vegetables.  I feel a little left out!

I was able to find imported artichokes at the grocery.  I've never cooked them from fresh before, so I'll be checking out those links!

Amanda
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