Easy Recipes from the Pot Rack – December 2022/January 2023
When I create appetizers, I’m a big believer in the less is more principle. I like to find a hero ingredient and go from there. This year I’m embracing asparagus. It’s colorful, festive, delicious… and easy!
Cheesy Asparagus Roll-Ups
24-pieces fresh asparagus, ends trimmed
1 loaf white bread
2 8-ounce pkgs cream cheese, softened
1 8-ounce pkg feta cheese, crumbled
3 cloves garlic, minced
Zest of one lemon
1 stick of salted butter, melted
Instructions
- Blanch asparagus in boiling water for about 5 minutes, then immediately transfer to an ice water bath. Drain asparagus when cooled.
- Trim crust from bread. Roll each bread slice flat with rolling pin.
- Mix all of the remaining ingredients except the butter.
- Spread about a Tblsp of cheese spread on each bread slice and roll up 1-2 pieces of asparagus inside each slice.
- Place the rolls on a baking sheet, cut side down, and brush the butter on the tops of each roll.
- Bake at 400 degrees for about 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned.
Salmon Wrapped Asparagus with Horseradish Cream
2 cups pan-roasted asparagus
8 ounces lox or smoked salmon, sliced
1 cup sour cream
1/3 cup prepared horseradish
Instructions
- Coat cleaned and trimmed asparagus with oil and place on a baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
- Broil till bright green and crispy.
- Combine the remaining ingredients.
- Wrap each sprig of asparagus with a slice of salmon and serve with a dollop of Horseradish cream.
Crispy Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus
12-pieces fresh asparagus, ends trimmed
6-slices prosciutto, sliced in half the long way
Fresh cracked pepper to taste
Avocado oil spray
Instructions
- Wrap each asparagus spear in a slice of prosciutto.
- Place the rolls on a baking sheet and sprinkle with pepper.
- Spray each spear with a bit of avocado oil.
- Bake at 400 degrees for about 8-10 minutes or until crispy.