Week 15

Week 15 Dinner Menu: Celebrating the Season with White Asparagus

Staff

Apr 11, 2023 — 2 min read

This week's dinner menu, for Tuesday through Friday, highlights the delightful flavors of white asparagus, a seasonal favorite. We have carefully crafted each dish to showcase the versatility and elegance of white asparagus, while keeping the number of ingredients and wines to a minimum for your convenience. Enjoy a week of delicious, seasonal meals that celebrate this delectable ingredient!

Tuesday: White Asparagus and Goat Cheese Tart with a Side Salad
Wednesday: Creamy White Asparagus Soup with Garlic Croutons
Thursday: Pan-Seared Salmon with White Asparagus and Lemon Herb Sauce
Friday: White Asparagus Risotto with Parmesan and Fresh Herbs

Shopping List

Here's the combined grocery list for the week's recipes. This list will help you purchase all the necessary ingredients in one shopping trip. Enjoy your meals!

Produce:

2 lb (900g) white asparagus
1 small onion
1 large onion
1 lemon
1 head garlic
Fresh parsley
Fresh basil
Fresh chives
Fresh dill
Mixed greens for side salad

Dairy:

Goat cheese (4 oz or 115g)
Unsalted butter (4 tablespoons)
Grated Parmesan cheese (1/2 cup + extra for garnish)

Pantry:

Arborio rice (1 1/2 cups or 300g)
Olive oil
Vegetable broth (8 cups or 1,920ml)
All-purpose flour (1 1/4 cups or 150g)
Unsalted butter, cold (1/2 cup or 115g)
Dry white wine (1/2 cup + extra for cooking salmon)
Sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Dijon mustard (1 tablespoon)
Bread (for croutons)

Seafood:

Salmon fillets, skin-on (4 x 6oz or 170g each)

Frozen:

Puff pastry (1 sheet, 8.82 oz or 250g)

Wine Recommendations

We have selected a few versatile wines that pair beautifully with our white asparagus-centric menu:

Sauvignon Blanc - A crisp, refreshing white wine with citrus and herbal notes that complement the asparagus dishes.
Chardonnay - A full-bodied white wine with a creamy texture that pairs well with the richer asparagus dishes, such as the risotto and tart.
Grüner Veltliner - A zesty and aromatic white wine that enhances the flavors of the asparagus and cuts through the richness of the dishes.

Stay tuned for the individual recipes and cooking instructions for each day, and have a fantastic week enjoying these delicious, seasonal meals!

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