First, a cry for help. My Mom, who is visiting, has asked for asparagus as a side dish at Thanksgiving. I serve asparagus at Easter, but I have no idea what to do with it at Thanksgiving. Any ideas out there??
I encourage you to go look up Ma Stamberg's cranberry relish. It is really good. Caution, it has sour cream and horseradish in it. Don't let that stop you!!
It was funny, yesterday, after she gave the customary cranberry relish talk, the announcer said, "This is National Public Relish."
I love publc radio
I usually like asparagus raw or just lightly steamed. My ex used to make a bechamel sauce to drizzle over steamed veggies of all varieties (that man was amazing in the kitchen!). How about something like this Asparagus Rarebit ("an old-fashioned Welsh cream sauce" again credit to Molly Katzen)? I bet apples and walnuts would make it Thanksgiving-like.
2 tbs butter or margarine
2 tbs flour
1 tsp dry mustard
1.5 cups beer or ale at room temperature (OK if flat)
1 cup packed grated cheddar (0.5 lb)
1 tsp prepared horseradish
1 medium clove garlic, minced
salt, black pepper, & cayenne to taste
1) Melt the butter in a medium-sized saucepan. Sprinkle in the flour & dry mustard, whisking constantly.
2) Add the beer or ale and keep whisking as you bring it to a boil. Lower the heat annd simmer for about 10 minutes, mixing frequently.
3) Add the remaining ingredients, and stir until the cheese melts.
4) Serve hot oveer steamed vegetables and/or cooked potatoes.
5) Garnish with chunks of ripe tomatoes, tart apples, and/or toasted walnuts.
