Swiss N Asparagus Egg Salad Recipes

ASPARAGUS SALAD WITH HARD-BOILED EGGS

Steps:

• Snap the woody ends off the asparagus. Steam for five minutes. Refresh with ice-cold water, then drain and dry on paper towels. Cut into 1/2-inch pieces.
• Cut the boiled eggs in half, mince the yolks and whites separately, and season with salt and pepper
• In a salad bowl, whisk together the vinegar (or lemon juice and vinegar) and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add the asparagus, capers and herbs, and toss together. Add the chopped egg yolks and whites, then toss together again and serve.

ASPARAGUS AND SWISS BAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In 1-quart saucepan, heat 1 inch water to boiling. Add asparagus; cook uncovered 2 minutes. Drain thoroughly.
• In baking dish, mix asparagus, bell pepper and onions. In medium bowl, stir 1 1/2 cups of the cheese and the remaining ingredients until blended; pour into baking dish.
• Bake uncovered 35 to 40 minutes, sprinkling with remaining 1/2 cup cheese for last 5 minutes of baking, until knife inserted between center and edge comes out clean.

SWISS STYLED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Melt butter in a sauce pan.
• Add flour and mix until incorporated.
• Add your milk to the flour mixture.
• Add broth and simmer until thickened, remember to poor in slowly.
• Add your cheese and put aside until you need it.
• Trim or peel asparagus and place into a oven proof dish.
• Pour your sauce over the asparagus and top with the breadcrumbs.
• Place dish in oven for about 15 minutes and serve nice and hot.
• Enjoy!

POTATO 'N EGG SALAD

Steps:

• Peel potatoes, cut into 1 inch cubes and boil until tender. Cool in refrigerator for 1 hour.
• Once cooled, place potatoes in large bowl. Add chopped celery, green onion and red pepper.
• Shell eggs and chop coarsely (each into about 8 sections). Add to potatoes and veggies.
• In small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, milk, mustard, salt, pepper and paprika.
• Combine mayonnaise mixture with potatoes until ingredients are well mixed.
• Note: The amount of mayo can be reduced or increased depending on preference.

ROASTED ASPARAGUS AND EGGS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. On a baking sheet with a rim, toss asparagus with oil. Season with salt. Bake until asparagus is lightly browned and tender, 15 to 18 minutes (timing will vary depending upon thickness of asparagus).
• In a small saucepan, cook balsamic vinegar and sugar over medium-high heat until syrupy and reduced to 3 tablespoons, about 6 minutes.
• Meanwhile, bring a large skillet with 2 inches of water to a simmer over medium heat. Add cider vinegar and season with salt. Break one egg at a time into a cup, then tip cup into pan. Simmer until whites are set and yolks are soft but slightly set, about 3 minutes. With a slotted spatula, scoop out eggs one at a time and drain on paper towels. With a paring knife, trim edges.
• Divide asparagus among four plates and drizzle with reduced balsamic. Top with shaved Parmesan and an egg.

NICKEY'S CHICKEN N ASPARAGUS SOUP

Steps:

• Bring stock to a rolling boil in a medium size pot.
• Combine chicken and cornstarch paste in small bowl; set aside.
• Cut off and discard tough ends of asparagus. Diagonally slice tender parts into short lengths -- about 1 to1-1/2 inch lengths.
• Add the asparagus to the boiling stock. Bring to a boil and simmer for 2 minutes.
• Add the chicken to the pot, stirring to separate. Bring back to a boil and simmer for another 2 minutes.
• Add pepper to your taste. Serve hot.
• NOTE: A little cilantro to garnish and flavor is nice.

SWISS ANGEL HAIR 'N' ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, place asparagus in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender., In a large saucepan, saute mushrooms and chives in butter until tender. Stir in the flour, seasoning blend and salt; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Add the Swiss cheese; cook and stir until melted. , Drain pasta and place in a large bowl. Add asparagus and cheese sauce; toss to coat. Garnish with Parmesan cheese if desired.

SUMMER EGG SALAD

Steps:

• Boil the eggs for 5 minutes. Plunge into cold water and peel at once.
• At the same time, boil potatoes for 20 minutes. Drain and allow to cool.
• Also cook french beans in boiling water until tender, but with some bite. (Or use the microwave oven.).
• Halve the olives, slice the onion and drain the tuna chunks.
• Mix together the dressing ingredients and coat the potatoes and beans with the mixture.
• Arrange the tomatoes, olives, onion, tuna basil leaves and lastly arrange the quartered eggs.