#asparagus souffle

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Chef John's Asparagus Souffle Recipe The vibrant color and robust flavors of this savory souffle are provided by fresh asparagus and sharp white Cheddar cheese.

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Writing Reference: Food History

B.C.

10,000 - almonds, cherries, bread, flour, soup

8,000 - wheat ⚜ 7,000 - wine, beer, pistachios, pig, goat, sheep, lard

6,500 - cattle domestication, apples ⚜ 6,000 - tortilla, dates, maize

5,000 - honey, ginger, quinoa, avocados, potatoes, milk, yogurt

4,000 - focaccia, watermelons, grapes, pomegranates

3,200 - chicken domestication ⚜ 3,000 - butter, onion, garlic, apricots

2,737 - tea ⚜ 2,500 - olive oil, seaweed, duck ⚜ 2,300 - saffron

2,000 - peaches, liquorice, marshmallow, pasta, ham, sesame seeds

1,500 - chocolate, vanilla ⚜ 1,200 - sugar ⚜ 1,000 - mangoes, oats, pickles

900 - pears, tomatoes ⚜ 700 - cinnamon ⚜ 600 - bananas, poppy seeds

500 - artichokes ⚜ 400 - pastries, appetizers, vinegar

300 - parsley ⚜ 200 - turkeys, asparagus, rhubarb ⚜ 65 - quince

1st—13th Century

1st Century - chestnuts, lobster, crab, shrimp, truffles, blueberries, raspberries, capers, kale, blood (as food), fried chicken, foie gras, French toast, omelettes, rice pudding, flan, cheesecake, pears in syrup

3rd Century - lemons ⚜ 5th - pretzels ⚜ 6th - eggplant

7th Century - spinach, kimchi ⚜ 9th - coffee, nutmeg

10th Century - flower waters, Peking duck, shark's fin soup

11th Century - baklava, corned beef, cider, lychees, seitan

12th Century - breadfruit, artichokes, gooseberries

13th Century - ravioli, lasagne, mozzarella, pancakes, waffles, couscous

14th—19th Century

14th Century - kebabs, moon cakes, guacamole, pie, apple pie, crumpets, gingerbread

15th Century - coconuts, Japanese sushi and sashimi, pineapples, marmalade, risotto, marzipan, doughnuts, hot dogs

16th Century - pecans, cashews (in India), Japanese tempura, vanilla (in Europe), fruit leather, skim milk, sweetbreads, salsa, quiche, teriyaki chicken, English trifle, potato salad

17th Century - treacle, pralines, coffee cake, modern ice cream, maple sugar, rum, French onion soup, cream puffs, bagels, pumpkin pie, lemonade, croissants, lemon meringue pie

18th Century - root beer, tapioca, French fries, ketchup, casseroles, mayonnaise, eggnog, soda water, lollipops, sangria, muffins, crackers, chowder, croquettes, cupcakes, sandwiches, apple butter, souffle, deviled eggs

19th Century - toffee, butterscotch, cocoa, Turkish delight, iodized salt, vanilla extract, modern marshmallows, potato chips, fish and chips, breakfast cereal, Tabasco sauce, Kobe beef, margarine, unsalted butter, Graham crackers, fondant, passionfruit, saltwater taffy, milkshakes, pizza, peanut butter, tea bags, cotton candy, jelly beans, candy corn, elbow macaroni, fondue, wedding cake, canapes, gumbo, ginger ale, carrot cake, bouillabaisse, cobbler, peanut brittle, pesto, baked Alaska, iced tea, fruit salad, fudge, eggs Benedict, Waldorf salad

20th Century

1901 - peanut butter and jelly ⚜ 1904 - banana splits ⚜ 1905 - NY pizza

1906 - brownies, onion rings ⚜ 1907 - aioli

1908 - Steak Diane, buttercream frosting ⚜ 1909 - shrimp cocktail

1910 - Jell-O (America's most famous dessert)

1910s - orange juice ⚜ 1912 - Oreos, maraschino cherries, fortune cookies

1912 - Chicken a la King, Thousand Island dressing

1914 - Fettuccine Alfredo ⚜ 1915 - hush puppies

1917 - marshmallow fluff ⚜ 1921 - Wonder Bread, zucchini

1919 - chocolate truffles ⚜ 1922 - Vegemite, Girl Scout cookies

1923 - popsicles ⚜ 1924 - frozen foods, pineapple upside-down cake, Caesar salad, chocolate-covered potato chips

1927 - Kool-Aid, s'mores, mayonnaise cake ⚜ 1929 - Twizzlers

1930s - Pavlova cakes, Philly cheese steak, Pigs in blankets, margaritas, banana bread, Cajun fried turkey ⚜ 1931 - souffle, refrigerator pie

1933 - chocolate covered pretzels ⚜ 1936 - no-bake cookies

1937 - Reubens, chicken Kiev, SPAM, Krispy Kreme

1938 - chicken and waffles ⚜ 1939 - seedless watermelon

1941 - Rice Krispies treats, Monte Cristo sandwiches ⚜ 1943 - nachos

1946 - chicken burgers, tuna melts, Nutella ⚜ 1947- chiffon cake

1950s - chicken parm, Irish coffee, cappuccino, smoothies, frozen pizza, diet soda, TV Dinners, ranch dressing ⚜ 1951 - bananas foster

1953 - coronation chicken ⚜ 1956 - German chocolate cake, panini

1957 - Quebec Poutine ⚜ 1958 - Instant ramen noodles, crab rangoon, lemon bars ⚜ 1960s - beef Wellington, green eggs and ham, red velvet cake

1963 - black forest cake ⚜ 1964 - Belgian waffles, Pop Tarts, Buffalo wings, ants on a log, pita bread ⚜ 1965 - Gatorade, Slurpees

1966 - chocolate fondue ⚜ 1967 - high fructose corn syrup

1970s - California rolls, pasta primavera, tiramisu ⚜ 1971 - fajitas

1975 - hicken tikka masala ⚜ 1980 - turducken

1980s - Panko, portobello mushrooms, bubble tea, chicken nuggets, Sriracha, Red Bull energy drink, everything bagels

1990s - artisan breads, Jamaican jerk ⚜ 1991 - turkey bacon, chocolate molten lava cake, earthquake cake ⚜ 1993 - broccolini

1995 - Tofurkey ⚜ 1997 - grape tomatoes

21st Century

2002 - flat iron steak, tear-free onions ⚜ 2007 - Kool-Aid pickles, cake pops

2008 - Mexican funnel cake ⚜ 2013 - cronuts, test tube burgers

Source ⚜ Writing Notes & References

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Welcome to the Black Bird Part 19: Kyle's Searching

Summary: Introducing Luck as Kyle, another member of the kitchen staff and a young man looking for someone, or maybe somewhere. Genre: general Word count: ~800 A/N: @crazycookiemaniac was commissioned for the artwork.

..........

Luck stared at the contact saved to his phone: [Carissa Voltia]. Then, after a while, he put the device away. Such was his daily ritual, looking at his mother’s name and considering making the call only to not go through with it. He told himself he’d go through with it that day, considering how special it was. But…

He still didn’t have the willpower for it.

Not even after a year.

With nothing else to do, Luck grabbed his belongings and headed to the orphanage’s front door. There was no big send off for him but Luck was surprised to see someone waiting for him at the door. The head of the orphanage smiled sadly at him.

“I guess this is goodbye,” she said to Luck. She reached for Luck but stopped herself, instead placing a hand on her heart. “I admit, you’ve become like a son to me. I’ll miss you and all the messes you made.”

“That’s a lot to remember y’know, Miss Rêvepoir,” Luck remarked with a cheeky grin.

“Mm, yes.” Miss Rêvepoir’s eyes drifted from Luck for a moment before landing on him with a fierce warmth that he was unfamiliar with. “Just know that wherever you go in life, there’s going to be a place for you to belong. Remember that.”

Luck tilted his head to the side, not quite understanding what she was getting at. He gave a hollow, “Sure. Okay then,” in reply before leaving the orphanage for the last time.

…..

As poor form as it was in a professional setting, Luck didn’t stop himself from rocking on the balls of his feet. Secre touched a hand to her chin as her eyes closed in though. The left corner of Jack’s mouth and his left eye twitched. Magna wore a grin that looked as wide as Luck’s own smile felt. Between Luck and the three was a workbench with three partially eaten souffles—cheese, garlic herb, and chocolate—on top. Secre and Jack passed glances.

“I’ll be damned,” Jack muttered, his face breaking out in a smile. “He can cook.”

“With remarkable technique too,” Secre added.

“I told you!” Magna swung both arms up, palms open and leaned over the counter. “Way to go, man!”

Luck blinked then locked gazes with Magna. “Huh?”

“Uh… I’m trying to high-five— Or I guess high-ten with you,” Magna said with a faltering smile. “You know, ‘cause my buddy just rocked this test!”

Am I not just a roommate to him? Luck glanced up at Magna’s hands, which were slowly starting to fall. Friends, huh? Luck stepped forward.

A satisfying clap resounded in the kitchen.

There was the sting of impact on Luck’s palms. There was the warmth of Magna’s hands. Luck beamed at Magna and his roommate, now friend, smirked back at him.

Afterwards, Secre and Luck discussed getting him a food handler’s permit and the necessary paperwork. Then Luck stepped outside. Like he did everyday, he checked his mother’s contact information. But just the same, Luck didn’t make the call. Although, his heart didn’t feel heavy this time.

One day, he’d see her again but he wasn’t in a rush. For now, he’d stick with Magna—since it was fun cooking with him—and the Black Bird.

…..

Zesty Greens. A salad made using spring vegetables—which included spinach, radish, and asparagus—with a citrus zest dressing.

The cafe’s other vinaigrettes were milder, flavored with vinegar as the acid. The dressing for Zesty Greens was stronger in flavor as it used citric acid from lemon and grapefruit instead. Using those fruits, though, also gave the vinaigrette a bright and slight fruity flavor profile. The whole staff was in agreement that the sweet, acidic dressing felt like a smack to the taste buds, but in a good way. What might’ve been a dull salad was made bright and energizing.

Overall, a match for their new chef.

Luck ultimately didn’t care what his cafe persona’s menu item would be. He went along with what his coworkers said with a smile. His focus was on doing what he liked, the freedom that came from cooking, the challenge in the many dishes on the menu.

“Hey, watch it!” “Phoenix,” one of the other chefs, yelped when Luck ran past him to bring plated items to the kitchen pass.

“We’ve got knives and fire here, ya’ know!” There was a laugh in “Gabriel’s” voice as Luck passed by his roommate coworker friend.

“Yeah, I know that!” Luck laughed back.

“Don’t rush so much!” “Fen” called out with a teasing smile. “Your plating will get ruined!”

“No worries! I got it!”

Luck had an extra skip in his step. The smile on his face felt more real.

The place he’d found himself in... He felt like he belonged there.

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Crockpot Showdown 2023 Masterpost

FINAL MATCH:

Butter Muffin vs Pierogi — WINNER: PIEROGI 🎉

ROUND FIVE (SEMIFINALS):

Ice Cream vs Butter Muffin — WINNER: BUTTER MUFFIN

Surf 'n' Turf vs Meatballs vs Pierogi — WINNER: PIEROGI

🎉 WARLY WINNER: FRESH FRUIT CREPES 🎉

🎉 0 HUNGER WINNER: STEAMED TWIGS 🎉

ROUND FOUR:

Meatballs vs Steamed Ham Sandwich — WINNER: MEATBALLS

Bacon and Eggs vs Butter Muffin — WINNER: MUFFIN

Ice Cream vs Spicy Chili — WINNER: ICE CREAM

Pierogi vs Bunny Stew — WINNER: PIEROGI

Surf 'n' Turf vs Taffy — WINNER: SURF N TURF

CHEF'S SPECIALS FINAL MATCH:

Bone Bouillon vs Fresh Fruit Crepes — FINAL WINNER: FRESH FRUIT CREPES

ROUND THREE:

Pierogi vs California Roll — WINNER: PIEROGI

Meatballs vs Fishsticks — WINNER: MEATBALLS

Banana Pop vs Butter Muffin — WINNER: BUTTER MUFFIN

Salsa Fresca vs Spicy Chili — WINNER: SPICY CHILI

Frozen Banana Daiquiri vs Ice Cream — WINNER: ICE CREAM

Fish Tacos vs Steamed Ham Sandwich — WINNER: STEAMED HAM SANDWICH

Bunny Stew vs Stuffed Eggplant — WINNER: BUNNY STEW

Meaty Stew vs Bacon and Eggs — WINNER: BACON AND EGGS

Gummy Cake vs Taffy — WINNER: TAFFY

Lobster Bisque vs Surf 'n' Turf vs Barnacle Linguine — WINNER: SURF N TURF

CHEF'S SPECIALS ROUND THREE (SEMIFINALS):

Asparagazpacho vs Bone Bouillon — WINNER: BONE BOUILLON

Glow Berry Mousse vs Fresh Fruit Crepes — WINNER: FRESH FRUIT CREPES

ROUND TWO PART ONE:

Banana Pop vs Trail Mix — WINNER: BANANA POP

Ceviche vs Fish Tacos — WINNER: FISH TACOS

Ice Cream vs Jelly Salad — WINNER: ICE CREAM

Pierogi vs Froggle Bunwich — WINNER: PIEROGI

Flower Salad vs Stuffed Eggplant — WINNER: STUFFED EGGPLANT

Seafood Gumbo vs California Roll — WINNER: CALIFORNIA ROLL

Gummy Cake vs Mushy Cake — WINNER: GUMMY CAKE

Lobster Bisque vs Snake Bone Soup — WINNER: LOBSTER BISQUE

Bacon and Eggs vs Soothing Tea — WINNER: BACON AND EGGS

Frozen Banana Daiquiri vs Coffee — WINNER: BANANA DAIQUIRI

ROUND TWO PART TWO:

Fist Full of Jam vs Spicy Chili — WINNER: CHILI

Steamed Ham Sandwich vs Veggie Burger — WINNER: STEAMED HAM SANDWICH

Dragonpie vs Butter Muffin — WINNER: MUFFIN

Surf 'n' Turf vs Honey Ham — WINNER: SURF N TURF

Feijoada vs Barnacle Linguine — WINNER: BARNACLE LINGUINE

Plain Omelette vs Fishsticks — WINNER: FISHSTICKS

Bisque vs Bunny Stew — WINNER: BUNNY STEW

Salsa Fresca vs Unagi — WINNER: SALSA FRESCA

Meaty Stew vs Turkey Dinner — WINNER: MEATY STEW

Breakfast Skillet vs Meatballs — WINNER: MEATBALLS

Taffy vs Banana Shake — WINNER: TAFFY

CHEF'S SPECIALS ROUND TWO:

Sweet Potato Souffle vs Asparagazpacho — WINNER: ASPARAGAZPACHO

Volt Goat Chaud-Froid vs Glow Berry Mousse vs Bone Bouillon — WINNER: GLOW BERRY MOUSSE

Hot Dragon Chili Salad vs Fresh Fruit Crepes — WINNER: FRESH FRUIT CREPES

Revival Round Free-for-all — WINNER: BONE BOUILLON

0 HUNGER FINALS:

Steamed Twigs vs Amberosia — FINAL WINNER: STEAMED TWIGS

ROUND ONE PART ONE:

Coffee vs Tea vs Iced Tea — WINNER: COFFEE

Monster Lasagna vs Fist Full of Jam — WINNER: JAM

Gummy Cake vs Jelly-O Pop — WINNER: GUMMY CAKE

Surf 'n' Turf vs Lobster Dinner — WINNER: SURF 'N' TURF

California Roll vs Unagi — TIE

Banana Pop vs Fancy Spiralled Tubers — WINNER: BANANA POP

Frozen Banana Daiquiri vs (Spicy) Vegetable Stinger — WINNER: DAIQUIRI

Mushy Cake vs Jelly Salad — TIE

Mandrake Soup vs Lobster Bisque — WINNER: LOBSTER BISQUE

Hard Shell Tacos vs Fish Tacos — WINNER: FISH TACOS

Figkabab vs Feijoada — WINNER: FEIJOADA

Fishsticks vs Kabobs — WINNER: FISHSTICKS

Bunny Stew vs Guacamole — WINNER: BUNNY STEW

ROUND ONE PART TWO:

Asparagus Soup vs Seafood Gumbo — WINNER: GUMBO

Steamed Ham Sandwich vs Leafy Meatloaf — WINNER: STEAMED HAMS

Ratatouille vs Stuffed Eggplant — WINNER: STUFFED EGGPLANT

Beefy Greens vs Spicy Chili — WINNER: SPICY CHILI

Turkey Dinner vs Fig-Stuffed Trunk — WINNER: TURKEY DINNER

Barnacle Pita vs Froggle Bunwich — WINNER: FROG SANDWICH

Ceviche vs Barnacle Nigiri — WINNER: CEVICHE

Breakfast Skillet vs Tropical Bouillabaisse — WINNER: BREAKFAST SKILLET

Shark Fin Soup vs Snake Bone Soup — WINNER: SNAKE BONE SOUP

Tall Scotch Eggs vs Honey Ham — WINNER: HONEY HAM

Soothing Tea vs Milkmade Hat — WINNER: SOOTHING TEA

Figgy Frogwich vs Taffy — WINNER: TAFFY

Stuffed Fish Heads vs Plain Omelette — WINNER: EGG

ROUND ONE PART THREE:

Butter Muffin vs Pumpkin Cookies — WINNER: BUTTER MUFFIN

Salsa Fresca vs Melonsicle — WINNER: SALSA FRESCA

Powdercake vs Trail Mix — WINNER: TRAIL MIX

Caviar vs Veggie Burger — WINNER: VEGGIE BURGER

Stuffed Pepper Poppers vs Pierogi — WINNER: PIEROGI

Figatoni vs Dragonpie — WINNER: DRAGONPIE

Meaty Stew vs Jellybeans — WINNER: MEATY STEW

Bacon and Eggs vs Waffles — WINNER: BACONEGGS

Banana Shake vs Fruit Medley — WINNER: BANANA SHAKE

Meatballs vs Honey Nuggets — WINNER: MEATBALLS

Ice Cream vs Creamy Potato Purée — WINNER: ICE CREAM

Barnacle Linguine vs Bisque — TIE

Flower Salad vs Nettle Rolls — WINNER: FLOWER SALAD

CHEF'S SPECIALS ROUND ONE:

Puffed Potato Soufflé vs Sweet Potato Souffle — WINNER: SWEET POTATO SOUFFLE

Hot Dragon Chili Salad vs Asparagazpacho — TIE

Fresh Fruit Crepes vs Grim Galette — WINNER: FRESH FRUIT CREPES

Volt Goat Chaud-Froid vs Monster Tartare — WINNER: GOAT JELLO

Glow Berry Mousse vs Fish Cordon Bleu — WINNER: GLOW BERRY MOUSSE

Moqueca vs Mussel Bouillabaisse vs Bone Bouillon — WINNER: BONE SOUP

0 HUNGER SPECIALS ROUND ONE:

Wet Goop vs Steamed Twigs — WINNER: STEAMED TWIGS

Amberosia vs Beefalo Treats — WINNER: AMBEROSIA

[prowiden]

Chef Consultants: Mastering the UK Job Market to Help You Develop Your Culinary Career

Chef Consultants: Mastering the UK Job Market to Help You Develop Your Culinary Career

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Recipe for Asparagus Sformato Italian sformato is a mixture of a savory flan and a souffle made with a lot of beaten eggs. This version is made with asparagus.

[kuropanbunko]

Asparagus Sformato Italian sformato is a mixture of a savory flan and a souffle made with a lot of beaten eggs. This version is made with asparagus. 5 eggs, 1 teaspoon butter, 1 pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, 1 pound fresh thin asparagus trimmed, 1/2 cup pancetta bacon diced, 3.5 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese divided, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/3 cup milk

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National holiday catch up

5-17

international child helpline day, national bike to school day, national cherry cobbler day, national idaho day, national mushroom hunting day, national walnut, day, pack rat day, world hypertension day, national msilke month

5-18

ascencion day saint barthelemy, ascencion day saint martin, haitian flag day, global accessibility awareness day, i love reeses day, national cheese souffle day, national no dirty dishes day, world aids vaccine day

5-19

frog jumoing jubillee day, hepatitis testing day, malcolm x day, nasacar day, national defense transportation day, national endangered specious day, national pizza party day, plant something day, walk safetly to school day, world family decetor day

5-20

national armed forces day, clinical trails day, flower day, hals for headway day, international heritage breeds day, national band director day, national be a millionaire day, national high heels day, national learn to swim day, national rescure dog day, national river clean up day, national streaming day, national women in aerospace day, plant a lemon tree day, weights and measure day, world bee day, world fiddle day, world whisky day, walk to school week in uk

5-21

eat more fruit and vegatables day, emergency medical services day, end of the world, international tea day, national amercan day, cross founders day, national memo day, national strawberries and cream day, natioanl talk like yoda day

5-22

bitcoin pizza day, buya musical intsrument day, international coco mom day, national boss babes day, national craft distillery day, national maritine day, national solitaire day, natioanl vanilla pudding day, sherlock holmes day, world goth day, natioanl safe sun week

5-23

national drinking with chicken day, national lucky penny day, natioanl medical coder day, national taffy day, worls crohns and colitis day, world turtle day

5-24

bermude day, emergency medical services for childern day, empire day, dennys endless breakfast day, international women day for peace and disarmament, national asparagus day, national brothers day, national caters appreciation day, national escargot day, national scavenger hunt day, tiara day, world schizophrenia aware ness day

[allwaysfull]

Open Kitchen | Susan Spungen

Table of Contents

Sauces, Sprinkles, and Stuff

Oven-Dried Cherry Tomatoes*

Fresh Fava Beans

Fried Sage Leaves

Chermoula

Roasted Meyer Lemons

Chicken Stock

Hazelnut-Pistachio Dukkah

Salsa Verde

Whipped Goat Cheese

Whipped Ricotta

Basic Cooked Cranberry Beans

Simple Starters

Cassoulet Toast

Marinated Feta, Oyster Mushroom, and Corn Toast

Pea and Coat Cheese Puree Toast with Carrots and Radishes

Whipped Goat Cheese Toast with Peas, Shallots, and Bacon

Whipped Ricotta Toast with Pickled Rhubarb and Grated Beets

Melon Toast

Tomato Toast with Labneh and Harissa

Kale Toast

Roasted Tomato and Burrata Toast

Smoky Cheddar Chrackers

Castelvetrano Nibble

Smoky Eggplant Dip

Baked Ricotta

Beet Hummus

Grilled Peas in the Pod, Edamame Style

Dukkah Grissini

Blistered Shishitos with Avocado Crema

Burrata with Pickled Cherries, Sumac, and Basil

Avocado Tahini Dip

Whole Grain Cumin Crackerbread

Charcoal Crackers

Meat

Baked Pici with Sausage Ragù

Grilled Bohemian Steak with Garlic Scapes

French Beef Stew

Grandma Pie with Broccoli Rabe and Sausage (p. 169)

Poultry

Chicken Tonnato

Fish and Shellfish

Shrimp and Chickpeas with Chermoula

Halibut, Clams, and Scallops with Corn and Fregola

Fish In Crazy Water (Tomato based)

Fried Black Rice with Shrimp, Shitakes, and Shishitos

Vegetarian (or Nearly)

Whole Steamed Artichokes

Whole Roasted Cauliflower

Creamy Baked Risotto with Butternut Squash and Fried Sage Leaves

Stress-less Cheese Souffle

Not-Fried Eggplant Parm 

Basic Tomato Sauce

Roasted Beets With Their Greens Over Labneh

Chickpea Fritters

Salads

Big Salad Niçoise (p. 149)

Smashed Beet and Warm Goat Cheese Salad

Green Bean Salad with Tahini and Quinoa

Kale Aux Lardons with Soft-Steamed Eggs

Sugar Snap Pea and Radish Salad

Mixed Peas over Whipped Feta

Famous Kale Salad (with variations)

Simple But Exceptional Green Salad | Basic Vinaigrette

Raw Cauliflower Salad with Warm Vinaigrette

Shaved Asparagus Salad

Grilled Chicories and Lettuces with Melted Parm and Anchovy Vinaigrette

Roasted Fairy Tale Eggplant With Tomatoes

Roasted Radishes with Radish Green Pesto and Crème Fraîche

Starchy Sides

Quac ‘N Cheese (Quinoa)

Fregola Salad With Oil-Cured Olives, Broccolini, and Salsa Verde

Freekeh Salad With Pickled Onions, Feta, and Herbs

Oven-Baked Polenta

Toasted Farro Pilaf with Mushrooms

Spring Potato Salad With Green Garlic Dressing

Grain Salad With Many Flavors (That holds up for hours)

Desserts

Multi-Nut Shortbread

Any Fruit Crisp

[daily-deliciousness]

Asparagus and goat cheese omelette souffle

[coloradore]

Fresh asparagus and sharp white Cheddar cheese give this savory souffle its bright color and bold flavors.

[cinehipsters]

Mint Asparagus Souffl

[bitchpork4]

Mint Asparagus Souffl

[scarfo-and-company]

Fresh asparagus and sharp white Cheddar cheese give this savory souffle its bright color and bold flavors.

[idabbleincrazy]

Ok soo.. Spangel question of the night. What you think their ideal date would look like?😊

Ok, that's a corker, cuz honestly I don't see them much as a 'date night' kinda couple...but, in an alternate universe were Angel isn't quite so socially inept, and Spike is able to give up the tough guy act...

I think they'd be the classic 'dinner and a movie' type.

Spike would cajole Angel into getting reservations at some fancy-schmancy place; linen tablecloths, candlelight, all the works. Some whiskey to start, and then a nice bottle of wine (red) to go with the meal; Spike takes care of ordering the food: steaks, extra rare, of course, potatoes (heh) and green beans for Angel, and asparagus and white cheddar truffle mac and cheese for Spike (he's a bit of a food snob when he wants to be, and has a thing for textures). For dessert, a decadent chocolate raspberry souffle for two (complete with the two of them feeding each other spoonfuls of the stuff, and Spike being a lil lewd with his tongue).

After dinner, they'd head to the theater, and depending on what's playing, probably bicker for a bit over what they wanna watch. $30 worth of snacks later (jumbo popcorn, a soda, and a couple boxes of Reese's Pieces), and they settle in to watch either something with subtitles (that Spike pretends not to like) or something full of car chases and dramatic twists (that Angel will never admit to paying attention to). Sometimes, they'll sit in the back and Spike will tease Angel and see how long it takes before he's being dragged to the bathroom or the alley behind the theater for a quick blow job (longest it's taken so far is ten minutes, shortest is two).

They'll walk home after the movie, and if they've relieved their stress already, they'll take their time, maybe look for a demon or two to tussle with, get the blood flowing again.

One way or the other, by the time they make it back, they're pawing at each other's clothes before they even get the door closed. So, all in all, a good night for both.

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tortino . asparagus . pecorino #antipasti #asparagus #pecorino #souffle sort of #savory #lunch #rome #ditirambo #pecorinosardo #pecorinoromano #sheepsmilk #spring #italianfood (at Ditirambo) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bv3tjOxDziz/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1vbtwjl7er176