Day 364 Buttery Asparagus

Buttery Asparagus

3 Pounds Fresh Asparagus, tough ends chopped off
1/4 Cup Earth Balance
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
1/2 Teaspoon Ground Pepper

1. Place asparagus in a large skillet with water to slightly cover.  Bring to a boil and cook until crisp tender.  Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking.

2.  Melt the Earth Balance, salt and pepper in a small saucepan. Pour over the asparagus and cook until thoroughly heated.  Serve immediately.

Goes well with roasted winter vegetables.

Pairs well with 2015 Alsace Pinot Blanc

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Day 330 Herb Buttery Sauce

Herb Buttery Sauce

1/2 Cup Butterless Butter (Day 328)
1/4 Cup Lemon Juice
2 Tablespoons Soy Sauce
1 Green Onion, minced
1 Sprig Sage, chopped
Several Sprigs Thyme, leaves removed
1 Teaspoon Dried Marjoram
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
1/4 Teaspoon Pepper

Melt the butter in a small saucepan.  Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil.  Remove from heat.

Use to seasoning anything that is being roasted in the oven.

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Day 328 Butterless Butter

Butterless Butter

1 1/2 Cups Softened Refined Coconut Oil, not extra virgin oil
1/2 Cup Soy Milk
1/4 Cup Canola Oil
1/2 Teaspoon Sea Salt

Place coconut oil and salt in a blender.  Mix the milk and canola oil in a measuring cup.  Process the coconut oil till smooth, slowly pour in the milk mixture.  Process for 1 minute or until smooth.  Pour into a container and freeze until hardened.  Transfer to the refrigerator.

Use as a spread or with anything that you want to be a little creamier than just regular oil.

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