Holland Farmer’s Market
2012 Chef’s Series Demonstrations
Demonstration on ASPARAGUS done by
Chef de Cuisine, Chef Matt Kearby and Owner/General
Mgr., Pat Eldean
on Sat. May 26, 2012. This was Piper's 6th year of
participating in
the Chef's Series Demonstrations at the Holland Farmer's
Market.
Lemon Asparagus
Salad
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2
12-oz cans
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Fresh Blanched Asparagus, sliced thin
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2
cups
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Baby Arugula or other greens
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Parmigiano Reggiano to taste
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Lemon Vinaigrette
Whisk together the following to combine.
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2
ea.
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Lemons, juiced
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1 tsp.
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Lemon Zest
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| 1 Tb. |
Honey
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| 1/2 tsp. |
Salt
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| 1/4 tsp. |
Pepper
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| 4 oz. |
Evoo
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Combine asparagus, arugula and 2 oz. of
vinaigrette. Lightly toss and plate. garnish with fresh grated Parmigiano Reggiano and
serve.
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Creamy Asparagus Soup
with Toasted Baguette Croutons
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2 12-oz cans
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Evoo or Butter
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1 small
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Sweet Onion, diced
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3 cloves
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Garlic, minced
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1 Tbs.
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Flour
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1/4 cup
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White Wine
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4 cups
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Light Chicken stock or Vegetable stock
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1-1/2 - 2 lbs.
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Asparagus Coins, lightly blanched until just tender.
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1/2 cup
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Heavy Cream
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Salt and Pepper to taste
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| 1. |
In a medium to large sauce pan or Dutch oven, combine
evoo or butter, diced onion and garlic. Cook on ow heat until onion is softened, about 7-10
minutes. Stir in flour and cook for one minute. Add wine and cook until liquid is thickened - about
1 minute.
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| 2. |
Gradually add chicken stock and whisk smoothing out any lumps.
Bring to simmer.
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| 3. |
Remove from heat, add blanched asparagus and puree with
immersion blender (stick blender.) Slowly add cream to puree. Season with salt and pepper to
taste.
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| 4. |
Serve immediately. Garnish with Toasted Baguette
Croutons. |
Toasted Baguette
Croutons
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1/2
loaf
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Fresh Baguette, torn into small pieces
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2
oz.
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Fustini's Garlic-Flavored Evoo
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2
Tbs.
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Unsalted Butter, melted
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Sea Salt and Fresh Cracked Pepper to taste |
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In a medium-size bowl, toss torn baguette with
evoo, butter and salt and pepper.
Spread croutons on a baking sheet and bake at 400ยบ
F for 7-10 minutes or until toasted and golden. Let cool to room temperature.
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