Asparagus/Cream Sauce

 

Farmer’s Market

 

1    pound fresh asparagus spears

˝   cup whipping cream

1    hard-cooked egg, finely chopped

1    tablespoon mayonnaise

1    green onion, thinly sliced

1    teaspoon Dijon-style mustard

˝   teaspoon salt

˝   teaspoon fresh ground pepper

      Paprika

 

Discard tough lower portion of stems.  Rinse under cold running water.  Steam asparagus or cover and cook in a small amount of water until crisp-tender. Drain and pat dry with paper towels.  

Sauce:  In a mixing bowl, beat whipping cream until stiff peaks form.  Fold in chopped egg, mayonnaise, onion, mustard and seasoning.  Spoon sauce over top of asparagus.  Lightly dust with paprika.  Serve immediately. 

Yield:  4 servings. 

 

Carolyn Gass Hardimon, M. S.     Home Economist

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