Quiet As A Whisper Recipes

SCALLOPED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Rinse and clean asparagus, discarding tough ends and removing scales. Boil in salted water for 10 minutes, until tender-crisp. Drain on paper towels.
• Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a saucepan until melted. Add flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add milk and cook, stirring constantly, for 3 minutes until thick.
• Place 1/2 of the asparagus in the bottom of a greased 1 1/2 quart shallow baking dish. Sprinkle with 1/2 of the chopped eggs. and dot with 1 tablespoon butter. Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper over all.
• Top with remaining asparagus. Sprinkle the remaining chopped eggs along the center portion of the asparagus.
• Pour the cream sauce down the middle of the baking dish. Sprinkle with bread crumbs and cheese. Dot uncovered portions of asparagus with the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter.
• Bake, covered, and 400 degrees for 15 minutes. Remove cover and bake 3-5 minutes longer or until topping is browned. Served immediately.

KOHLRABI SLAW

Steps:

• Peel two small kohlrabi.
• Shred the kohlrabi and radishes. You may use a food processor for this. I hand grate using a cheese grater.
• Mix 1 Tablespoon vinegar, 1 teaspoon sugar, and 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley in a glass bowl. Whisk in 2 Tablespoons olive oil.
• Add shredded veggies and toss.
• Chill for 30 minutes or more.

HOMEMADE FIG BARS FOR THE BIKE

Steps:

• Place the first six ingredients in a food processor and pulse just until the batter comes together.
• Empty the batter onto a sheet of parchment or wax paper sprinkled with oat bran.
• Press the mixture with your hands until it's even in height all the way around.
• Roll into a long log.
• Wrap tightly and let harden overnight in the refrigerator.
• Slice off pieces and put in a baggy for your bike ride, or wherever your adventures take you!

HAUPIA

Steps:

• In a large pot bring the coconut milk, water, sugar and butter to a boil.
• In a bowl whisk together cornstarch and water.
• When the coconut milk mixture comes to a boil, whisk in the starch mixture.
• Whisk until smooth; cook on low heat until it boils.
• Pour immediately into a 2-inch sheet pan. Chill overnight. Cut into squares before serving.

WHISPER

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass and shake well. Strain into a cocktail glass.

WHISPER (AFTER DINNER DRINK/DESSERT)

Steps:

• Place ice cream in blender or food processor.
• Pour in brandy and creme de cacao.
• Blend.
• Put in freezer to chill.
• Serve in tall champagne glasses.

QUIET AS A WHISPER

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in a blender. Blend on high speed until smooth.
• Refrigerate at least 2 hours. Don't skip this step!
• Blend quickly on high just before serving.