It's Spring here in Can-adia. Spring (to me) means that it's time to get the gardening on (hot peppers, tomatoes, herbs and the such), get a pedicure (to take care of the gnarled-winter-toe situation) and pull out the floaty spring dresses from last year. It also means that for the next 4-5 months, the vegetables will taste a million times better than they do in the winter.
I found this recipe in a Foodland Ontario calendar that I have hanging in my cubicle at work....The calendar features a new recipe every month using one of the many Ontario fruits and vegetables that happens to be in season. This month (May) it's Asparagus....This recipe is simple, really tasty and only takes about 30 minutes to prepare, so it's perfect for a weeknight dinner.
I find that asparagus has the beneficial side effects of reducing that ever-annoying water weight gain that happens once-in-a-while (which is a WIN in my opinion)- I don't know if this is actually a real thing or just my imagination...either way, it is great when trying to fit into last year's spring/summer dresses!... And I am sure you don't need me to tell you that Asparagus is just plain good for you (even if it does make certain 'things' a little smelly).....
Springtime Asparagus & Ham Pasta
(modified from Foodland Ontario 2012 calendar)
Serves 5
