One of my absolute favorite vegetables is asparagus. I love it steamed, roasted, grilled or sauteed. I like it cooked just enough so it still has a little bite to it. Al dente if you will (mushy is not a term I’m going for with asparagus). I fell in love with asparagus in Italy. My neighbors grew white asparagus. I watched year after year as they tended to these long mounds of dirt, and then one year, up popped the most beautiful asparagus I have ever seen.
It was worth the wait. Most good things are. These days white asparagus is not easy for me to come by so green it is. When it’s fresh and in season I grab as much as I can. I’m not picky I like it: grilled, baked, roasted even sauteed. The smaller, skinnier bunches of asparagus are absolutely perfect for sauteing.
I recently partnered with Land O’Lakes and joined in their Kitchen Conversations webinar series where they talked about food trends (think meatballs and popcorn, not together of course) and their new product Saute Express. The nice folks at Land O’ Lakes sent me a complimentary package of goodies and a few coupons to try out the new product. Sauté Express® Sauté Starters combines: butter, olive oil, and a variety of herbs and spices into a convenient square that cooks and flavors in one easy step!
It worked perfectly on my simple sauteed asparagus. I popped one of the cubes into my skillet, melted it and added my asparagus. It doesn’t get any simpler than that girls (and boys). This would make a delicious side dish to your Easter table (or for any regular dinner for that matter.)
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ENTER:
1. Leave a comment telling me what food you think is on trend for 2013.
(Bonus entries. You MUST leave a separate comment for each entry to count.)
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Sauteed Asparagus with Lemon
Sauteed Asparagus with Lemon
Ingredients
- 1 Land O' Lakes Savory Butter and Olive Oil Saute Express Cube
- 1 bunch fresh asparagus
- 1/2 lemon thinly sliced - optional
Instructions
- Place saute express cube into skillet and melt over low heat.
- Add asparagus, increase heat to medium and toss until coated.
- Cook for approximately 5 minutes until asparagus is tender. If you're substituting larger asparagus it will take longer to cook.
- Garnish with lemon slices if desired.
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Cassie | Bake Your Day says
I could eat asparagus all day long…love this!
sara says
Food trends? I have never been very trendy, in the kitchen or fashion. I think macarons are the new trend, be gone cupcakes. That and I am seeing a ton more fresh seafood preparations.
sara says
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Rachel says
I think we’ll be seeing more ginger this year.
sara says
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janieh says
Gluten free seems to be a big trend for 2013.
Jody says
I think Low carb foods are the tread!
Elizabeth says
Hoping the trend towards unprocessed, local and seasonal continues….
Amy Tong says
I love asparagus too. Yes, they are the best when there’s still a bite to it. What a wonderful giveaway package. I think the food trend in 2013 would be French Macarons. I’ve seen them more and more lately. 🙂 Certainly a feast for the eyes and tummies.
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Margot C says
This is probably old hat to you food biz professionals, but if I see another S’mores flavored thing I will scream. It’s a trend that I just don’t like.
Amy Tong says
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Margot C says
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Margot C says
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Cookin' Canuck says
I love the simplicity of this recipe, Paula! Asparagus is one of my favorite springtime vegetables.
Margot C says
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Margot C says
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Elisa B says
Beets! We have been making all sorts of things with beets. Om nom nom!
Amanda Garnand says
2013 Trend: Cupcakes! But not in the traditional sense. Individual servings created in a cupcake form. For example, meatloaf cupcakes. Individual meatloaves with mashed potato “icing” piped on top. Yum!
Melissa says
So far, I haven’t really noticed any kind of trend for 2013, and I kind of hope it stays that way! If there has to be one, I just hope it is somewhat healthy, because then I wouldn’t feel so bad jumping on the bandwagon!
DessertForTwo says
OOoh asparagus! I miss fresh asparagus from the Cali farmer’s market!
Hmm…food trend for 2013. I keep hearing it’s the year of quinoa, but I feel like as food bloggers, we made that happen last year.
Maybe 2013 will be more homemade drinks? Shrubs? Natural carbonation?
DessertForTwo says
I pinned & follow you on pinterest.
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I follow you on twitter.
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I follow LOL on twitter.
Leona says
I know that everyone seems to want bolder flavors in your face spices these days.
But I hope that in the coming days that truer, delicate flavors of foods become the rage. We should think about what we eat. Maybe we wouldn’t eat so much of it. When we savor every bite.
Leona says
I did all that you asked, however I have different names under twitter and instagram
Ali | Gimme Some Oven says
I just bought my first asparagus of the season. So excited!
This looks beautiful!
Evelyn R says
I think local food is a trend….at least in my area
Evelyn R says
I pinned & follow you on pinterest.
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christine says
I think in season, local food is getting more more (well deserved) attention!
sara says
coconut!
Marly says
My daughter (and family) loves asparagus, but we haven’t tried it with lemon. Can’t wait to surprise them with this one!
Anna says
I’ve been hearing a lot about meatballs lately. Not sure my thighs will like that much more than last year’s bacon!
Anna says
I followed and pinned on Pinterest!
Anna says
I also followed @bellalimento on Twitter.
Anna says
And @LandOLakesKtchn. Thanks!
Donna @ The Slow Roasted Italian says
Ok… I just want the butter… Lots of it… And the skillet and the bowl… And the…. Ok… hahaha
I have this lemon ‘thing’. If ever I would try asparagus, I am guessing lemon would draw me in. YUM!
Trending??? Popcorn seems to be very popular.
Heather | Farmgirl Gourmet says
Love asparagus. Looks amazing Paula. I wish I could grow my own, but I am impatient and could never wait 4 years to harvest it. 🙂 Now I’ll be craving spears all day long. Yum!
Rachel says
all things coconut!
Rachel says
I follow you on pinterest.
Rachel says
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ashley says
Savory cupcakes? I have no idea…
Avery says
I think that gluten free and animal product free foods will be trending
Avery says
I also followed @bellalimento
Avery says
And @LandOLakesKtchn
Liz Blunt says
I think anything with asparagus will be popular in 2013.
Maxine R. says
I think bacon will trend again.
Miss @Miss in the Kitchen says
Asparagus is our absolute favorite veggie and I love the lemon flavor.
Megan says
I think cupcakes will continue to trend, even though i prefer cake.
Babs says
I am behind on the kale trend, but daresay that some other type of leafy green green will be the front-runner.
Marcia says
I’ve been seeing a lot of Brussels sprouts lately… I had a fabulous Brussels Sprouts Caesar Salad recently that was fabulous and I’m seeing them all over Pinterest. This is all fine with me…I’ve long thought they had a bad rap (maybe overcooked, mushy ones) but I’m glad to see a resurgence!
Cindi says
I know that our family is looking for healthier and
cheaper ways to eat…
Many thanks, Cindi
Marcia says
I follow you on Pinterest
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Cindi says
I follow you on Pinterest! ( Cindi Hoppes )
Pinterest Post: http://pinterest.com/pin/240450067577436676/.
Again, many thanks to you…Cindi
Jessie C. says
Kale is on trend
Jessie C. says
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Cindi says
Also, I follow you via Twitter. ( cmh512 )
Merci, Cindi
Cindi says
I also follow Land O’Lakes on Twitter…
Thanks bunches, Cindi
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barbara n says
I think popcorn is going to be a food trend for 2013
Ashley Addison says
I think that Aaparagus is trending and also it seems as though desserts of all kinds are making there way into healthy menus which is pretty exciting to me. Healthy but delicious desserts are always a plus.
Ashley Addison says
I am following bell’alimento on pinterest.
Ashley Addison says
I am following bell’alimento on twitter @Addison1Ashley
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larry says
I’m seeing a lot of coarse sea salt. It will probably continue to trend.
leslie says
Dark chocolate
Ashley Addison says
Sorry, i forgot to add my Pin link
http://m.pinterest.com/pin/122019471126496851/
Patty says
I think kale and other veggies are going to trend in 2013.
Patty says
I follow you on Pinterest and pinned this. http://pinterest.com/pin/61854194854654023/
Patty says
I follow you on Twitter.
Patty says
I follow LOL on Twitter.
TrishInFL says
I think Chia seeds and Quinoa are trending right now.
TrishInFL says
I follow you on Pinterest, and also pinned this post 🙂
MaryB says
I think healthy foods/veggies will continue to trend.
MaryB says
I follow you on Pinterest and pinned the asparagus post. http://pinterest.com/pin/72057662760438599/
Rachel83706 says
@MaryB – friendly reminder, she needs seperate replies for it to count 😉
Sharon Farrelly says
Local and fresh, will continue to be the best.
Farmers markets, local bakeries.
JulieD says
Looks amazing, Paula!!
Stefanie says
I think that donuts are going to be a big trend!
jan says
Family at the dinner table will be the trend for the coming year.
jan says
I follow by email
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I follow on Pinterest
jan says
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Elena says
Gluten free food
Elena says
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Marcela says
I think in this day and age, people are more aware of what they are eating. I will say local, organic ingredients, are big contributors for today`s trend. Plant based meals are also in the rise with so many people talking about the poor/unhealthy conditions stock is raised.
Marcela says
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Jim Kottke says
I think with the latest news that more people are dying from obesity than any other disease the newest trend will be reduced salt in processed food
Robin M says
I think that Kale and other dark leafy greens will be trending.
Rachel83706 says
I HOPE it is brussel sprouts!! (I have ALWAYS been a fan)
Rachel83706 says
I follow you on twitter
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Charlette says
I think Kale and white beans will be big in 2013. I am seeing a lot of recipes on these two! I like them both,
Charlette says
I follow bellalimento on Pinterest.
Sarah H.P. says
I think goat cheese is trending this year!
Amanda Thompson says
Anything Coconut or Chia, especially drinks.
SHannon S.. says
Chia seeds they seem to be in everything
Amanda Thompson says
I follow you on Pinterest and here is the asparagus pin:
http://pinterest.com/pin/304907837241955918/
Amanda Thompson says
I follow bell’alimento on Instagram.
Susan in the Boonies says
Cooking with vegetables: main dishes, side dishes, desserts, too.
Susan in the Boonies says
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Susan in the Boonies says
I follow you on Twitter. I am BoonieSooze.
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Natalie J Vandenberghe says
I think the trend I’ve heard the most about recently is Chia…
Thanks for the giveaway!
Natalie J Vandenberghe says
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Jan says
I think organic will get bigger and more available
Jan says
I follow you on Pinterest
Jan says
and I pinned your asparagus
Sara D says
I think the lemon will be the food trend of the year! Atleast it is so far in my house 🙂 This recipe is next!
Sara D says
I am following you on Pinterest and Pinned the lemon asparagus onto Foodie Love!
Randi Lynne says
More ethnic hybrids.
Randi Lynne says
I follow you on Twitter.
Angie Gibb says
Whole food continues to become more and more important to everyone, and my hope is that processed foods become less and less used by everyone.
jessica w says
I feel like green smoothies and juicing are def still a trend
jessica w says
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Stephen Weinberg says
Food trend = frying in lard
Stephen Weinberg says
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Kristen says
I think organic foods will continue to gain popularity this year!
Kristen says
I follow you on twitter!
Kristen says
I follow Land O’Lakes on twitter
AppleTree says
I followed you on Twitter.
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And on Instagram.
AppleTree says
Pinterest: followed and pinned.
Tara @ Unsophisticook says
LOVE asparagus, too! And I totally want that cute bowl in the giveaway package
Kenny says
I think meats will increase in popularity in 2013
Kenny says
I follow bell’alimento on twitter
Kenny says
I follow Land O’Lakes on twitter
Dana D. says
I follow you on Pinterest!
Dana D. says
Chia is trending the most in my circles this year
Adria R. says
Following you on Pinterest and pinned asparagus recipe.
Adria R. says
Following you on Twitter
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Following Land O’Lakes on Twitter
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Adria R. says
Veggies are the trending food of 2013!!!
Bernadette @ Now Stir It Up says
I think whole foods will continue to be a trend, but I think super grains like chia seeds or wheatberries will take off even more!!
Shaina says
I think simple is on trend. Like that gorgeous asparagus.
Meighan says
Farm to table food is super trendy here!
Amber says
Ooh that looks so flavorful and delicious! I think green foods, and green smoothies are big trends right now, and rightfully so, they should always be a trend! 🙂
Amber says
I follow you on Twitter (roomofmyown)
Amber says
I follow Land O Lakes on Twitter (roomofmyown)
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Karen Lynch says
I think using avocado, and hemp oils will be a new trend.
Karen Lynch says
I follow Bell’alimento on Pinterest and pinned the pic.
Karen Lynch says
I follow Bell’alimento on Twitter
Karen Lynch says
I follow Land O Lakes on twitter
Jules says
Fresh, local, whole foods will continue on trend.
Jules says
I follow bell’alimento on TWITTER! (julesactually)
Jules says
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Jules says
I follow bell’alimento on PINTEREST and have pinned a photo of the Sauteed Asparagus.
(http://pinterest.com/pin/149041068890787275/)
Teri says
Great giveaway…I think the food trend is farm fresh ( CSA)!
Kim C. says
That looks delicious, I love asparagus. I think greens, like kale and grains like quinoa are just two examples of the food on trend this year.
Kim C. says
I follow bell’alimento on Pinterest and pinned the photo. http://pinterest.com/pin/154107618471472915/
Kim C. says
I follow bell’alimento on Twitter.
Kim C. says
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Tammy says
Eating local = fresh
Kirsty says
I think whole foods are going to trend in 2013.
Kirsty says
I follow on Interest.
Kirsty says
I follow you on Twitter.
Kirsty says
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andie says
Growing your own food whether it be in a community garden plot or backyard is going to keep growing/trending!
Jessica says
I am ALL about grapefruit this year!
Jessica says
I follow you on pinterest and repinned the asparagus
Jessica says
I follow you on twitter
Jessica says
I follow on instagram
Malerie says
I hope more people will cook with a sous vide in 2013
Jessica @Bkeepsushonest says
quinoa
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carla's tasty treats says
more Veggies! Especially In Spring When They Start To Be In season
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Ciera says
I agree with many other readers: homesteading – that is, growing your own produce and raising your own livestock at home – is going to become the largest food trend of 2013.
Khanh says
I hear cauliflower is the newest trendy vegetable, which is great because I love it!!!
Thanks for the opportunity =)
Khanh says
I follow you on Pinterest and pinned! http://pinterest.com/pin/402087072951352007/
Khanh says
I follow you on Twitter! (at barkingbulltran)
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Lynda M. says
I think farm to table will continue to be big.
Lynda M. says
I follow you on Twitter.
Lynda M. says
I follow Land O’ Lakes on Twitter.
Lynda M. says
I follow you on Instagram.
Lynda M. says
I follow you on Pinterest and pinned your asparagus.
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Lynnie says
I think foods prepared with real butter is trending
I also follow tou on pinterest Twitter and Facebook you are awesome :o)
Cecilia says
Garden to table trend will continue to thrive.
Deborah says
I think grain-free foods will continue to be big as more and more folks are GF.
Deborah says
I follow you on Pinterest and I pinned the asparagus
Deborah says
I follow you on Twitter
Deborah says
I followed Land O Lakes on Twitter
Deborah says
Fresh, unprocessed is the trend I’m going for.
Deborah says
I follow you on Pinterest, and I’ve pinned the asparagus picture. Yum!
Deborah says
I follow you on Instagram
Audrey says
Maybe amaranth? I’ve seen it multiple times recently.
Audrey says
Followed on pinterest! and pinned the asparagus.
Steph says
I love that home baking is on trend. That and fresh produce.
Steph says
I also follow you on pinterest.
Janet says
Fresh veggies and lemons are always on trend to me! xo
C.j. says
I see a lot more egg and avocado type dishes!
Megan says
I think different forms of squash will be where it’s at this year. There are so many different possibilities with the different ones such as spaghetti, zucchini, acorn, butternut, etc.
Megan says
I followed you on Instagram.
Megan says
I followed Land o lakes on twitter.
Megan says
I follow you on twitter.
Megan says
I follow you on Pinterest and pinned your asparagus!
Denise says
Loving the fresh veggies and seeing a rise in home cooked meal, so I am hoping that is the new trend for 2013.
Adriann says
Raw food trend will come back in as it gets warmer and we have more local produce options!
Kelly says
quinoa is going to get evwn more mainstream… maybe even in quick-cook packaging
Georgia @ The Comfort of Cooking says
Wow, what a fabulous giveaway Paula! I love your asparagus recipe, too. Such a beautiful yet simple dish. Hmmm… on trend food for 2013? I’d have to say spaghetti squash. It’s making the rounds on Pinterest for sure!
Marie Muckey says
Organic is the new rising trend
Marie Muckey says
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Angie @ Big Bear's Wife says
mmm my husband loves asparagus and we do love land O lake! hummm… I think that …. humm I don’t know what foods are trendy. Health foods maybe
Angie @ Big Bear's Wife says
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Lauren says
I think the trend will be quinoa of 2013
Lauren says
I follow you on Pinterest
TL says
I think we will be seeing more root vegetables and squashes taking center stage. Love the give away! Thank you for the opportunity.
TL says
TL is following bell’alimento on Pinterest. 🙂 Glad I found you.
TL says
TL is following Land O Lakes on Twitter
TL says
TL (SavvyTech) is now following you on Instagram. Good gravy that was a lot of work! 😉
TL says
I follow bell’alimento on Twitter too. Almost forgot that one.
Christy S says
Simpler foods in their natural form.
MariaV says
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MariaV says
Lemons and other citrus is the trend I’m seeing.
MariaV says
I follow Land O’Lakes on twitter.
MariaV says
I follow you on twitter.
Annette Jarboe says
I think brussel sprouts will continue to be popular. Also the artichoke.
Annette J says
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Annette J says
Follow bell’alimento on PINTEREST and pinned the photo of the Sauteed Asparagus. .
Dee West says
Cauliflower! With so many watching their calories there are lots of new dishes to be made with it!! Anything with asparagus, yummy!! Pinned it and following you on Pinterest!! Looking forward to more recipes!
Angie @ Big Bear's Wife says
Thank you so much! Just sent my info 🙂