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Ham and Asparagus Quiche

by Market Manager

Ingredients

1 pie crust  (9 inch)
1 cup cubed cooked ham
1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
1 1/2 cup chopped asparagus spears and tips
4 eggs
1 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dry ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 375°F.
  2. Layer ham, cheese and asparagus in pie crust.
  3. In medium bowl, beat eggs and milk with fork. Stir in remaining ingredients. Pour over asparagus.
  4. Bake 35 to 45 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

French Fried Asparagus Tips

by Market Manager

Ingredients

Asparagus tips (thin if possible)
1 egg white
1 cup flour (seasoned with your favorite spices, salt and pepper)
Oil for deep frying
Lemon to garnish

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large pan.
  2. Toss asparagus in egg white and then the seasoned flour.
  3. Carefully pop the asparagus into the hot oil.
  4. Cook until lightly colored.
  5. Serve immediately with the lemon cut into wedges.
    Serves 4