Test Cook Report – Ed Begley’s Citrus Dressed Asparagus

What a nice idea!  Yes, I think that roasting the asparagus first is an excellent idea!  Here’s Ed’s recipe.  He’s in two episodes of Columbo – briefly in How To Dial a Murder, then later as the villain in Undercover.

Ed Begley’s Citrus Dressed Asparagus

1 pound asparagus, tough stem ends removed

4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil

2 teaspoons orange juice

Cayenne pepper, to taste

Salt and black pepper, to taste

Cut asparagus into three-inch pieces, steam until crisp-tender. Set aside. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, blend lemon juice, olive oil, orange juice, cayenne pepper, salt and black pepper. To serve, arrange asparagus on a platter, then drizzle with dressing.

The Cooking With Columbo book launch date less than a week away – eek!  Excitement is mounting and I’ve been getting lots of great photos of the Johnny Cash Chili people all around the world are making for the Columbo Bowl cook-along.  So much fun!

There is still time to cook up a batch of Johnny’s chili and be in with a chance to win this finger puppet and many other prizes!  Here’s a link to the recipe – both veggie and meat versions – join us!