Mesculin Greens With Rasperries Dill Asparagus Recipes

DILLY PICKLED ASPARAGUS

Dilly Pickled Asparagus image

These dilled spears are really popular with my family. My granddaughter always says, "Oh, Grammy, these are soooo good!" They're easy to prepare and turn out perfect every time. My husband loves it when I add a dried hot pepper to each jar. -Annie Merrell Fenelon Falls, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 6 pints.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

6 pounds fresh asparagus
3 large garlic cloves, halved
6 teaspoons dill seed
6 teaspoons mustard seed
36 whole peppercorns
2 quarts water
2-1/2 cups white vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
3 tablespoons canning salt

Steps:

Wash, drain and trim asparagus; cut into 4-1/2-in. spears. Discard ends or save for another use. Place asparagus in a large container; cover with ice water. In each of six 1-pint jars, place half of a garlic clove, 1 teaspoon dill seed, 1 teaspoon mustard seed and six peppercorns., In a Dutch oven, bring the water, vinegar, sugar and salt to a boil. Drain asparagus; pack in jars to within 1/2 in. of top. , Carefully ladle hot mixture into hot pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles, wipe rims and adjust lids. Process for 20 minutes in a boiling-water canner.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 19 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 446mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

SALAD OF MESCLUN GREENS WITH DRIED CRANBERRIES, MASCARPONE DUMPLINGS AND CHAMPAGNE VINAIGRETTE

Salad of Mesclun Greens with Dried Cranberries, Mascarpone Dumplings and Champagne Vinaigrette image

Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network

Categories dessert

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1/2 cup goat cheese
1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
1/4 cup chopped chives
4 cups cleaned loosely packed greens (such as romaine, red and green leaf lettuce, radicchio, frissee)
4 cups cleaned loosely packed greens (such as romaine, red and green leaf lettuce, radicchio, frissee)
1/2 cup sun-dried cranberries
1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, cut in 1/2
1/4 cup Champagne vinegar
1/2 cup Champagne
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons chopped chives
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 cup grapeseed oil

Steps:

For the dumplings and salad:
Mix goat cheese, mascarpone and chives in a bowl. Roll into small "dumplings" and set aside at room temperature.
For the Champagne Vinaigrette:
Make vinaigrette by mixing together vinegar, Champagne, vanilla, chives, salt, and pepper, in a small bowl. Add oil in a slow stream by whisking constantly.
Cut or shred greens into 1/2-inch wide pieces. Combine cheese dumplings, greens, cranberries, and tomatoes and toss with enough vinaigrette to coat.

CREAMY VINAIGRETTE

Creamy Vinaigrette image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories condiment

Time 5m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/2 cup good olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon minced shallot
4 ounces (5 cups) mesclun mix

Steps:

In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, mustard, honey, salt, pepper and shallots until the vinaigrette is emulsified.
Toss the greens with enough dressing to moisten and serve immediately.