Grilled Asparagus

Even a little drizzle couldn’t keep us from celebrating Midsommar’s in style with fresh from the Wisconsin garden Grilled Asparagus. So tender, so tasty, so easy, and so perfect with the Cedar Plank Salmon, and Vasterbottenpaj (Swedish Quiche). My friends Dave and Katie were on grill duty with me and we put on extra hoodies and grabbed a few extra Spotted Cow beers and were good to grill. I like to keep things really simple when grilling vegetables. I simply rub them in a little olive oil and course sea salt- there’s something about the course stuff that really ramps up the flavor on the grill- and just give them a few minutes. I still like them quite crisp with a hint of char from the grill. They’re so good and full of the local, slow-spring, slow-grow flavor that’s so special in Northern climates. Then we piled the Grilled Asparagus on a beautiful blue and gold plate worthy of the tender stalks and served them at room temperature when our entire Midsommar’s Feast was ready for consumption. Needless to say, there weren’t any leftover Grilled Asparagus for breakfast, but if you have some, then count on a delicious omelet.  … Continue reading

Grilled Vegetable Naan Sandwiches

This is one of my go-to Summer weeknight meals. It’s really delicious and nutritious and I can grill a big mess of veggies on a Sunday and have them all week long. The yogurt sauce really ties this dish together. And if you’re in a meat sort or mood, some grilled shrimp or chicken on this sandwich is a great addition. I usually marinate them in tandoori paste if I’m going that route. Depending on how many veggies you eat on the side, there’s enough for 4 – 8 servings. 4- 8 frozen naan; defrosted 4 small to medium zucchini, yellow and green; sliced ¼ inch thick 1 medium eggplant; sliced ¼ inch thick ramps or scallions; roots removed tomatoes; quartered ¼ cup olive oil 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar (or red, white wine, champagne) zest of one lemon 1 teaspoon garlic paste salt and pepper ½ cup thick yogurt ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon cayenne ½ teaspoon curry powder Marinate the vegetables in the olive oil, vinegar, zest, garlic and salt and pepper. I quickly dip the eggplant first and then toss everything else in while I grill the eggplant. The eggplant wants to suck up all the oil, … Continue reading