I tend to have a wide range of interests, however my biggest passion is food, so hopefully you like finding nifty recipes for yummy treats :) I'll also be hitting other crafts or running or sports or whatever happens to suit my fancy...as long as it's interesting.
Now on to the food!
Everybody loves a good rice packet (if you say you don't, you're lying). But sometimes I find the packets a little too salty or just too flavorful for complementing the main dish. This recipe for Asparagus and Parmesan Orzo is the perfect blend of mild flavors to serve as a great side for any dish, or you could even cook up some chicken or shrimp and throw it in to make this a main course!
Asparagus and Parmesan Orzo
1 cup orzo
1 cup asparagus, cut into one inch pieces (I used asparagus tips...they cook a little quicker)
1 tbsp butter
1/2 cup cream
1/4 cup grated parmesan
Salt and pepper
1.) Bring a medium sized pot of water to a boil over medium-high heat. Pour the orzo in, and cook until tender, about 10 minutes
2.) After cooking for 5 minutes, drop in the asparagus pieces to cook them during the last 5 minutes of the orzo (you multi-tasker, you!)
3.) Finish cooking the orzo and asparagus; drain and return to the pot (make sure you use a colander with small holes so the orzo doesn't go through!)
4.) Add the parmesan and butter to the pasta and asparagus and start getting it melted, and then add the cream, making sure to get all three incorporated.
5.) Taste, and add salt and pepper to your heart's content :)
6.) LET'S EAT!
This actually warms up pretty well, but I prefer it freshly made :) Enjoy!
