I know, I know…. Asparagus and who is Rachel? Historically, Asparagus has not been my favorite veggie – but I will eat it – I’m a good girl like that. Then, a couple of weeks ago a friend of mine posted on Facebook that she had prepared asparagus for dinner and it was DELICIOUS. She had added garlic, bacon and honey. I read her post and thought, “HONEY?,….. WHAT?”, which is pretty much what I responded.
Rachel replied, “Yes, Honey, and it was YUMMY!”. Trusting Rachel’s judgment as I do, I was intrigued and had to try it too! I made only a few alterations to her initial recipe and I have to admit, I’m hooked too!
This friend of mine, Rachel, is a nurse who I have worked with for several years. Rachel is calm and cool in the face of any emergency and she always seems to know exactly and immediately what to do. I admire her positive and sweet demeanor as well as her skills as a nurse. Rachel is a real pro. What I didn’t know is that Rachel is a pro in the kitchen too. As has been true for about 5 years now, I am once again finding myself learning from her! (And… she is only about ½ my age!)
I asked her if I could include this Asparagus recipe on my website – and as is always true of her giving spirit, she said, “OF COURSE!”.
Thanks Rachel!
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Serving suggestions for Asparagus a la Rachel
Hubby and I have found that Asparagus a la Rachel is tasty with a hearty meat main course such as Zesty Drunkin Chicken followed by a sweet and homey dessert like Cookie Bars!
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Asparagus a la Rachel
Ingredients
- 2 slices of bacon - browned
- 1 bunch of asparagus
- 1/2 onion - chopped
- 1 garlic clove - minced
- 2 TBS honey - heaping
- 1/2 tsp dried chipotle peppers
- 1/2 tsp salt - more to taste when ready to serve
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp cider vinegar
Instructions
- Brown bacon in frying pan.
- Remove bacon and add onion, garlic and asparagus and brown over medium heat.
- When asparagus is cooked and onions translucent, Add the honey, peppers, salt and pepper.
- Remove to serving dish and add cider vinegar and toss. Add more salt if tastes bitter
Notes
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Moxie
Friday 2nd of February 2018
Simple and beautiful!
Jules B.
Thursday 25th of May 2017
Oh my mercy. Please thank Rachel for me. I'm a huge asparagus fan, but tend to only make it one (tried and true) way. This looks delicious, and I cannot wait to try it. I'm wondering if this same thing, would taste wonderful with brussel sprouts.... I'm always looking for new ways to prepare vegetables. Thank you for sharing this with us!!
Wendi Spraker
Friday 26th of May 2017
Isn't that Rachel a genius? I would have really never thought to put those ingredients together - but they work and are terrific!!!
Sherry Miller
Sunday 14th of May 2017
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Wendi Spraker
Monday 15th of May 2017
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