Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan

In my monthly newsletter, Joie De Vivre..I feature a luscious and seductive recipe each month. The seductive recipe is a delish recipe for roasted asparagus with parmesan..Makes a great side dish!

Nosh on,
~Shoshi

Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan

2 1/2 pounds fresh asparagus (about 30 large)
2 tablespoons good olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
2 lemons cut in wedges, for serving


Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

If the stalks of the asparagus are thick, peel the bottom 1/2 of each. Lay them in a single layer on a sheet pan and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast for 15 to 20 minutes, until tender. Sprinkle with the Parmesan and return to the oven for another minute. Serve with lemon wedges

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Feta Dip with Scallions

I simply love it when I get my Everyday Food in the mail; there are some great recipes in the August issue. From the watermelon lemonade, fried green tomatoes, to the tomato bread salad with olives and mint… everything sounds delicious.

For an upcoming event I will be making the Feta Dip with Scallions. I know it will be a major hit. Nosh on!

~Shoshi


Feta Dip with Scallions

8 ounces feta
1 cup reduced fat sour cream
2 scallions, sliced
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Kosher salt
Ground Pepper

Place feta in a small bowl, mash with a fork. Mix in sour cream, scallions, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper. Can be refrigerated and covered up to 3 days.

What's Goin' On

Where oh where did the summer go? It's almost over..oy vey!

I am excited to say that I have an editor for the book that I am writing "Kosher Soul Gourmet", now I just have to finish. The book is moving along...

Since I have been started the cooking demos in Harlem, I have been getting rave reviews on the salads that I have been making during the demos. The kids that try samples are loving the salads and if I can please kids I must be on to something! I am going to put all of my soul filled salad recipes from the summer into the KSG book (though I will post a salad recipe every once in awhile) and the rest of the recipes will be put into a free e-book just for you. The recipes are so easy and delicious, trust...

If you will be in Harlem on Saturday, stop by the Grassroot Farmer's Market (on 145th and Edgecomb). I think that I will be making quesadillas with tortillas made from Hot Bread Kitchen this week. FYI: Hot Bread Kitchen is more than a bakery. It's a business that enhances the future for immigrant women and preserves baking traditions. (www.hotbreadkitchen.org). The bakery also sells their luscious breads at the market each week.

Peace,love, and soul,
Shoshi
"Luscious Lifestyle Diva"
www.yolandashoshana.com