Senior Connections Senior Connections Apr 2019

ASPARAGUS from Pg 11 pour into a large serving bowl. Add asparagus mixture to serving bowl along with walnuts, basil and parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste and toss. Sprinkle in parmesan and serve warm. Asparagus Brie Puff Pastry Puff pastry is so good in these little asparagus bundles. Ingredients 1 bunch asparagus, ends trimmed 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil kosher salt and pepper 2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed 8 ounces brie, cut into 8 slices (you could substitute fontina or mozzarella) 1 egg, beaten 1 pinch crushed red pepper ﬂakes THYME HONEY 1/4 cup honey 2 tablespoons salted butter 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves Instructions Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Toss together the asparagus, olive oil, salt and pepper. Roll the pastry sheets out on a ﬂoured surface and cut into 8 squares. Place a piece of brie on each square and then add a handful of asparagus. Take 2 corners of the pastry and wrap up and over the asparagus to enclose (see above photo). Transfer to the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining squares. Brush each pastry with egg. Transfer to the oven and bake 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Meanwhile, melt together the honey, butter, and thyme in a small saucepan over low heat. Serve the pastries warm, drizzled with thyme honey and crushed red pepper. Enjoy! Advancing Health �� 24 �� Senior Connections HJ.COM

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