Battle Asparagus Winners + Next Month’s Vegetable for Beet ‘n Squash YOU!

Once again, Leela and I are blown away by all the incredible Battle Asparagus entries! We thank all the participants for delicious contributions.

The winners of the Fennel Pollen from Marx Foods and next month’s vegetable are announced after these scrumptious recipes.

Quick and Easy Refrigerator Pickled Asparagus by Leela of She Simmers

Asparagus, Ham, and Swiss Stromboli + Cream of Asparagus Soup by Twitter: @Peregrining

Meyer Lemon Scented Farro and Asparagus Salad by Active Foodie

Penne in Brown Butter Sage Sauce with Asparagus, Brussel Sprouts and Toasted Pine Nuts by Mirch Masala

Spaghetti alla Carbonara with Asparagus and Lamb Bacon by Tangled Noodle

Asparagus Frittata with Smoked Paprika, Thyme & Feta Cheese by Cookin' Canuck

Roasted Asparagus with Honey Dijon-Ginger Drizzle by Juicy Fresh Bites

asparagus, prosciutto & brie “sushi rolls” by Catty

Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus Frittata for Easter Brunch by Spinach Tiger

Poached Eggs With Asparagus (Huevos Escalfados Con Esparragos) by Angry Asian Creations

Roasted Asparagus Cornmeal Crackers! by A for Aubergine

Baked Cheesecake with Asparagus Tapenade by Quasi Serendipita

Burrata with Asparagus, Pinenuts, and Golden Raisins by Let Me Eat Cake

And now, the recipients of our Winner’s Badge are…

My Pick:

Asparagus & Spicy Chicken Roll by Vancouver Food Addict

I’m not playing favours because this recipe is from my hometown but my props go to anyone with the dedication to shave asparagus on a mandolin. Vancouver Food Addict neatly lays out the asparagus strips to form the “nori” for his maki-inspired creation. I love how he marinates the chicken tenders in a vibrant and spicy sauce. Congrats, new food blogger, you’ve definitely won a place in my heart with this dish.

Leela’s Pick:

Asparagus bundles with bacon, panko and chili mayonnaise by Crispy Waffle

The Prize: Each winner will receive a tin of Fennel Pollen from Marx Food that I used in my recipe for Sweet Potato Dessert Dumplings with Fennel Pollen and Ginger.

“Fennel pollen is an intensely flavorful and aromatic spice. It adds a bold, yet pleasing dimension to most any dish. Fennel seeds may be a better known culinary tool, but they cannot compare to the intensity of flavor or fragrance of the pollen.

The fennel plant grows wild on the sunny inland and coastal fields of California. The flowers are hand collected at the peak of bloom, carefully dried, and screened for the pollen. It is a wild-crafted product. ”

I was hoping you wouldn’t notice but I did not enter an asparagus recipe and I’m very sorry. I’ve been swamped with trying to launch Vancouver Food Tour and left my recipe to the last minute. I couldn’t account for some trouble at home and I haven’t had access to my kitchen and equipment. Again, I apologize and trust that you understand life happens sometimes :\ Can I make it up in the next battle? Or heck, how do you want to punish me?

That was fun! Let’s do it again!

March is Battle Radish!