Apricot and Currant Chicken (Serves 6-8)
• 2 chickens (2 1/2 to 3 lbs each), quartered • salt and pepper to taste • 1 tsp ground ginger • 1 1/2 C bitter orange marmelade • 1/3 C apple juice • 1/3 C fresh orange juice • 8 oz dried apricots • 8 oz dried currants • 1/4 C brown sugar ...

Asian Chicken Salad (Serves 6)
• 1-1/8 cups cooked chicken, finely diced • (1) 8-oz. can sliced water chestnuts, drained, ...
Wine Pairing: Folie a Deaux Menage a Trois White

Asian Green Bean & Linguine Salad (8 Servings)
• SALAD: • 3 ounces uncooked linguine • 1 pound fresh green beans, ends trimmed • 2 cups celery, thin sliced on the diagonal • 1 small red bell pepper, thin sliced lengthwise • 3 green onions, sliced to 1/2 inch • 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro • DRESSING ...

Asian Spicy Barbecue Chicken (Makes 4 to 6 servings)
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil • 1 tablespoon peanut oil • 1/2 cup minced onion • 1 teaspoon minced garlic • 1 teaspoon minced ginger • 1/4 stick cinnamon • 1/2 star anise • 1/4 cup lime juice • 2 tablespoons soy sauce • 1/2 cup plum sauce • 1/2 teas ...

Asian-Style Beef Sirloin Kebabs (Makes 4 Servings)
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh lemongrass stalk (tough outer leaves removed before mincing) • 1 tablespoon coriander seeds, ground coarsely • 2 tablespoons minced garlic • 2 tablespoons minced peeled ginger • 2 small shallots, minced • 3 tablespoons minced fresh jalapeno chile ...

Asparagus Chicken Ranch Pizza
• 1 Whole Wheat Boboli pizza crust • 1/4 cup Ranch dressing • 1-2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese • 1-2 cups Rotisserie shredded chicken • 6 slices of cooked, crumbled bacon • 1 onion, sliced thin • 1 bunch asparagus, tossed with olive oil • Extra virgin olive oil ...

Asparagus Lasagna (makes 8 servings)
• 4 pounds medium asparagus, trimmed • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil • Salt • 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth, heated • 1/2 cup water, heated • 7 ounces mild goat cheese, such as Montrachet
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Asparagus Pasta with Ham and Mushrooms (Makes 4 Servings)
• 1/2 of a 16-ounce package of penne pasta • 14 asparagus stalks, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces • 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil • 2/3 cup finely chopped onion • 10 mushrooms, quartered • 1 cup sliced cooked ham, cut same size as asparagus • 1 cup light cream • Salt ...

Avocado, Bacon & Ranch Grilled Cheese Sandwiches (Yields 4 Servings)
• 8 bacon slices • ¼ cup Ranch dressing • 8 slices white or wheat bread • 4 (1-ounce) slices of Cheddar cheese • 4 (1-ounce) slices of Provolone cheese • 1 large avocado, peeled, pitted and cut into 8 slices ...

Baby Back Ribs with Dry Rub (Makes 4-5 Servings)
• 1 tablespoon paprika • ½ tablespoon chili powder • ¼ tablespoon ground cumin • 1 tablespoon garlic powder • 1 tablespoon onion powder • 1 tablespoon salt • 1 tablespoon black pepper • 2 racks of baby back ribs ...