We seem to go to a lot of picnics this time of year. One last weekend, and two this weekend, for example.
Our families celebrate a lot of happenings this time of year - what with birthdays, graduations, weddings, house warmings, first communions and the like. And most of them are celebrated with food and often in picnic form. The feature food is always some great - or maybe not so great - meat. That's super. And I love it.
But if you happen to be a veggie lover like me, then this should be a real treat for you. This is a good time of year to try this, 'cause asparagus is plentiful just now.
Easy to fix, of course.
Stir Fried Asparagus & Mushrooms
1/3 cup water
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 bouillon cube
1/4 teaspoon fresh thyme (dried if you don't have an herb garden)
1 sun dried tomato snipped
1 pound fresh asparagus cut into 1 inch pieces
1 1/2 cups sliced mushrooms
In small bowl, stir water, cornstarch, bouillon , tyme and tomato. Set aside.
Stir fry asparagus 4 minutes. Add mushrooms stir fry 1- 1/2 minutes. Add cornstarch mix. Stir fry 2 minutes more. Serve.
Enjoy!
About my name, Cassie-B. When I was a little girl, my neighbor, Jimmy from across the street couldn't pronounce my name. He always called me Cassie-B.
Through the years, I've always wanted to use that name for something, and when Buzz asked me what name I wanted, it was instantly there.
Thanks, Jimmy
oh- and my first name is not Cassie
We went to a rainy-windy (moved indoors) picnic to celebrate a high school graduation. There were about 100 people coming and going, and amazing amounts of wonderful food.
My personal favorite was the Fresh Broccoli Salad. Another easy, but totally enjoyable salad.
Fresh Broccoli Salad
2 bunches broccoli
10 slices bacon - cooked and crumbled
2/3 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons vinegar
Mix ingredients. Refrigerate at least 2 hours, tossing occassionally.