Something Seasonal

Pasta with Goat Cheese, Lemon and Asparagus

One of many great articles in Bon Appetit's June issue is titled, "15 Dishes in 15 Minutes." The other night I made the "Pasta with Goat Cheese, Lemon and Asparagus" and was very pleased. I would definitely make this dish again. The fresh tarragon garnish is a "must" and the lemon zest is a subtle hint of summer dishes to come.

Best of all, it was just as the article portrayed: super delicious, and so easy to make. It was great warmed up for lunch the next day and would even be good served room temperature. I have been craving asparagus ever since I started reading "Animal, Vegetable, Miracle," (a gift from Jared) and this dish definitely "did the trick."

I served the pasta along side a salad of mixed greens, gorgonzola, red onion, pecans, and cranberries, and drizzled it with Moosewood's "Versatile Vinagrette."  I never thought I'd be much for making my own salad dressing, but Jared made this vinagrette for me years ago and I'm a changed woman.  It's so simple and really yummy.

 

The Wente "Morning Fog" Chardonnay was a great pairing but I can't take any credit.  I know very little about wine (I'm working on it) but I knew I wanted a California Chardonnay.  I buy Wente wines whenever I can find them because they make me think about my hometown, Livermore CA. 

I definitely look forward to trying a few more dishes from the article. 1.) Because they look delicious and 2.) because I'm trying to show Jared that I can keep up with him.  :)